PayPal account limited phishing email
Impersonating: PayPal
What is this scam?
Emails claiming your PayPal account has been limited due to suspicious activity. Uses lookalike domains like paypa1-secure.com.
Example scam message
PayPal: Your account has been limited due to suspicious activity. Restore access now: paypa1-secure.com/verify
Red flags to look out for
- The message creates urgency — threatening a fine, missed delivery, or account closure.
- Links lead to unofficial domains that don't match the real company's website.
- You weren't expecting this message and can't verify the event it references.
- It asks you to confirm payment details or personal information via a link.
- The sender's number or email address doesn't match the company's official contact.
What to do if you receive this
- Do not call any numbers or click any links in the message.
- Log in to your account directly via the official website or app to check for any real alerts.
- Forward the message to 7726 or email report@phishing.gov.uk.
- Report it to Action Fraud at actionfraud.police.uk.
Received this message?
Forward it to 7726 (free on all UK networks) to report it to your mobile provider.
You can also report it to Action Fraud
or email the NCSC at report@phishing.gov.uk.
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