Ive received an e-mail from Paypal asking for information–is this for real?
CCC and the general internet community is aware that from time to time fraudulent E-Mails are sent trying to obtain Paypal information from internet users in general and our members in particular. As a security precaution, please read the following information obtained from the official Paypal Web Site. It contains steps to insure that you are not being “hoodwinked” unknowingly by scammers. Please use the following tips to stay safe with PayPal: Safe Log In: To log in to your PayPal account or access the PayPal website, open a new web browser (e.g., Internet Explorer or Netscape) and type in the following: https://www.paypal.com/ Greeting: Emails from PayPal will address you by your first and last name or the business name associated with your PayPal account. Fraudulent emails often include the salutation “Dear PayPal User” or “Dear PayPal Member”. Email Attachments: PayPal emails will never ask you to download an attachment or a software program. Attachments contained in fraudulent em
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