"Your PayPal Account Has Been Limited" Scam

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Updated: Jul. 29, 2020 2020-07-29T20:03:02
Posted: Mar. 7, 2016 2016-03-07T10:14:20
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PayPal users, if you have received email messages like the one below, which claim that your PayPal accounts have been limited or access to your PayPal account has been limited, please note that they are phishing scams. The fake and fraudulent email messages were sent by cybercriminals to trick PayPal users into visiting a phishing website that will steal their usernames and passwords.

The "Your PayPal Account Has Been Limited" Phishing Scam

From: secure.account@limited.com
Date: Sat, 5 Mar 2016 21:20:19 +0100
Subject: limited your account access.

Limited your account access.

PayPal

Your account has been Iimited.

As youve been informed previously, there will be changes to our Buyer Protection program. This is part of our security process and helps ensure that PayPal continue to be safer way to buy online. While your account is Iimited, some options in your account won't be available.

Why my account access is Iimited.

We noticed some unusual log in activity with your account. Please confirm your account to help us check that no one has logged into your account without your permission.

How to remove my limitation.

You can resolve your limitation by following these simple steps:
1. Log in Here
2. Provide the information assosiated with your account.
3. Submit your information as soon as possible, so we can solve it quickly.

Remove Limitation

The link in the fake email message goes to a fake PayPal website: "https://limiteation-removed.com," which was created by cybercriminals to trick their potential victims into entering their PayPal username, password and credit card information on it. If the requested information is submitted by the potential victims, it will be sent to the cybercriminals, who will use it to steal their money and use their accounts fraudulently. The cyber-criminals/scammers behind the phishing email message will change the website's name, so look out for similar phishing email messages with links that go to different phishing websites.

If you are tricked into submitting your PayPal credentials and credit card information on the fake web page, please change your PayPal password immediately and contact your bank and let them know that you have submitted your credit card information on a phishing website.

Remember, never click on a link to sign into your PayPal account, always go directly to www.paypal.com and log in from there.

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July 10, 2021 at 12:28 AM by info
Another scam:
"From: Info Request <ssoo4949serviceppl@doflati.net>
Sent: Fri, Jul 9, 2021 3:36 pm
Subject: Service Update Account PP:94934838
PayPaILogin
Dear Client,
We regret to inform you of this bad news
Hello Your Account will be limited over 24 h if you dont confirm your account
Because your account is secure and we need a little bit of information to protect your account.
Click the button below and follow the steps
Cordially."
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February 23, 2021 at 9:18 PM by info
"From: s͏e͏r͏v͏i͏c͏e͏@i͏n͏t͏l͏.l͏i͏m͏i͏t͏e͏d͏.c͏o͏m͏ hWfcfS8f0Tm3weXbRIWtLxQBcip8SDuv6zMALHp2xp@kshmwqxqlilnchxgaaetes.onmicrosoft.com
Sent: Tuesday, February 23, 2021 4:29 PM
To: noreply-customer@supportr.case - noreply-customer@supportr.case
Subject: Re: Summary activity - Review Status update on Tue, February 23, 2021. [XYDY27NXZZBBLW9GBOAJ]‍
Y͏͏o͏͏u͏͏͏͏r͏͏ ͏͏P̷ay͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏Pa͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏I͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏ account is Iimited͏.
Dear Customer,
W͏e r͏e͏͏͏͏͏c͏e͏n͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏t͏l͏y a͏s͏k͏e͏d y͏o͏u t͏o t͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏a͏k͏e a͏c͏͏͏͏͏t͏i͏o͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏n͏ o͏n y͏o͏u͏r a͏c͏͏͏͏͏c͏o͏u͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏n͏t, b͏u͏t i͏t͏ l͏o͏͏͏͏͏o͏k͏s l͏i͏k͏e y͏o͏u h͏a͏v͏͏͏͏͏e͏n͏'t r͏e͏s͏p͏͏͏͏͏o͏n͏d͏e͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏d͏ y͏e͏t.
We be͏͏͏͏li͏͏͏͏eve th͏͏͏͏at an un͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏autho͏͏͏͏riz͏͏͏͏ed pa͏͏͏͏rt͏͏͏͏y ma͏͏͏͏y ha͏͏͏͏ve acc͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏ess͏͏͏͏ed your a͏͏͏͏c͏͏͏͏co͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏unt. S͏͏͏͏om͏͏͏͏e i͏͏͏͏nf͏͏͏͏orm͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏ation on y͏͏͏͏our a͏͏͏͏c͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏cou͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏nt ap͏͏͏͏p͏͏͏͏ea͏͏͏͏rs to b͏͏͏͏e m͏͏͏͏iss͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏ing or in͏͏͏͏cor͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏rect.
Cu͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏r͏͏͏͏re͏͏͏͏nt͏͏͏͏ly, Yo͏͏͏͏u wo͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏n't b͏͏͏͏e a͏͏͏͏b͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏le t͏͏͏͏o :
• Send Payments
• Withdraw Funds
W͏͏͏͏ha͏͏͏͏t s͏͏͏͏h͏͏͏͏ou͏͏͏͏l͏͏͏͏d y͏͏͏͏ou d͏͏͏͏o͏͏͏͏?
S͏i͏m͏p͏l͏y͏ c͏l͏i͏c͏k͏ t͏h͏e͏ b͏͏͏͏͏u͏t͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏t͏o͏n b͏e͏l͏͏͏͏͏o͏w͏, a͏n͏d f͏o͏l͏l͏o͏w͏ t͏h͏e͏ i͏n͏s͏t͏r͏u͏c͏t͏i͏o͏n͏s͏ t͏o͏ r͏e͏m͏o͏v͏e͏ t͏h͏e͏ l͏i͏m͏i͏t͏a͏t͏i͏o͏n͏
Login to P͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏a͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏y͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏P͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏a͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏l
O͏͏͏͏nc͏͏͏͏e yo͏͏͏͏u co͏͏͏͏mp͏͏͏͏l͏͏͏͏et͏͏͏͏ed t͏͏͏͏he re͏͏͏͏q͏͏͏͏ui͏͏͏͏red t͏͏͏͏as͏͏͏͏ks, Y͏͏͏͏ou c͏͏͏͏an s͏͏͏͏a͏͏͏͏f͏͏͏͏el͏͏͏͏y co͏͏͏͏n͏͏͏͏ti͏͏͏͏nu͏͏͏͏e u͏͏͏͏si͏͏͏͏ng y͏͏͏͏ou͏͏͏͏r P͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏ay͏͏͏͏P͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏a͏͏͏͏l account.
Sincerely,
P͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏a͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏y͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏P͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏a͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏͏l"
Another scam.
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September 11, 2020 at 9:53 PM by info
"From: SUPPORT <c@zkolpok.net>
Sent: Wed, Sep 9, 2020 2:23 pm
Subject: Notice Alert!
PayPaILogin
Dear Client,
We regret to inform you of this bad news
Hello Your Account will be limited over 24 h if you dont confirm your account
Because your account is secure and we need a little bit of information to protect your account.
Click the button below and follow the steps
Cordially.
Login"
Here is another scam.
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May 20, 2020 at 12:39 PM by info
"Service@intl-limited.com <nnvx13bgyu0@wordsthatbeginwithdang.com>
Wed 5/20/2020 10:20 AM
Hello Customer - Your PayPal account has been temporarily limited... Unlock Account Now
PayPal
We've noticed significant changes in your account activity.
.
Your PayPal account has been limited
Dear Customer,
We emailed you a little while ago to ask for your help resolving an issue with your PayPal account. Your account is still temporarily limited because we haven't heard from you.
The system has detected that your account has been recorded from an Unknown Dangerous Device.
What's the problem?
We noticed some unusual activity on the credit card linked to your PayPal account.
Case ID Number: PP-003-523-101-651
How you can help
Please take action on your account soon. It's important that you let us know because it helps us prevent unauthorised persons from accessing the PayPal network and your account information..
Reactive Account Service Now
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. If you need further assistance, please click Contact at the bottom of any PayPal page.
Sincerely,
PayPal"
Here is another scam.
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March 24, 2020 at 4:40 PM by info
"From: Support <alert@chebmamt.me>
Sent: Tue, Mar 24, 2020 10:04 am
Subject: Service Notice
PP
PayPaILogin
Dear Client,
We regret to inform you of this bad news
Hello Your Account will be limited over 24 h if you dont confirm your account
Because your account is secure and we need a little bit of information to protect your account.
Click the button below and follow the steps
Cordially.
Login"
Here is another scam.
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December 31, 2019 at 1:53 PM by an anonymous user from: North Bergen, New Jersey, United States
We noticed some unusual activity
We need your help securing your account to prevent unauthorized access. For your safety, there may be some limitations on your account until you take action.
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November 26, 2019 at 12:10 PM by an anonymous user from: San Luis Obispo, California, United States
I got sent this 4 times but my IT mind is always suspicious of these phishing scams and this is what I deal with at work as an IT technician II. It is funny how red flags just start poping up in my head. Also report the scam to spoof@paypal.com I always look for answers https://www.paypal.com/us/webapps/mpp/security/suspicious-activity. Hopefully no one clicked on the links or input anything.
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November 23, 2019 at 9:07 AM by info
"From: "service@paypal.com." <c7smgq47tyjakmapk@sokserem.org>
Date: 22 November 2019 at 21:00:50 GMT
To: "noreply.mailsecure581272@inc.paypal.com" <noreply.mailsecure581272@inc.paypal.com>
Subject: RE : Alert : Your PayPal Account has limited on session 22 Nov 2019. - / RE: Receipt added just entered used new IP Requested. ware made REF#DFDYAAUB
SIMPLE.FAST.SECURE
Τhеге'ѕ аn іѕѕuе wіth уоur ассоunt
Hello
We are hereby notifying you that, after a recent review of your account activity, it has been
determined that you are in violation of PayPal's Acceptable Use Policy regarding your sales/offers on.
Therefore, your account has been limited.
We Understand this may be frustrating and inconvenient but you'll still be able to see your transaction history for a limited time.
You can get more details about your account limitation in the Resolution Center.
We thank you in advance for your cooperation. If you have any questions, please contact the PayPal Risk Management Department
Sincerely,
Lorraine
PayPal Brand Risk Management"
Here is another scam.
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August 24, 2018 at 9:42 AM by info
Here is another scam:
- - - - -
From: Limited PayPal Account <Support@asf43ss.co.uk>
Date: 24 August 2018 at 13:50:36 BST
Subject: Limitation
Reply-To: Limited PayPal Account <Support@asf43ss.co.uk>
PayPal
Your account has been suspended
Dear customer,
Access your account to remove the account limitaion. Log in to your account and update you billing and payment information. If you do not update your account information, your account will permanently suspended.
Click here to confirm account
Forgot your email or password? Recover them here
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December 12, 2017 at 7:35 PM by info
Here is another scam:
"From: "servlce@lntl.paypaI.com" <livecom-susupurelenakchotmailcom ncokaedjagoutlookcom@mailoffice.business>
Date: 12 December 2017 at 2:53:56 am GMT
Subject: Re : [New] [11/12/2017] Receipt Number Case : Z913TERJV
Dear
Your PayPaI Account is Now Limited Due For Security Reason.
Our System Was Flagged Your Account VioIated The User Terms.
Goto Resolution Center to Resolved Problem In Your Account.
We Will Processed Vertification Your Account in 1-3 Business Day."
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September 24, 2017 at 9:41 PM by info
Here is another scam:
-Ursprüngliche Mitteilung-
"Von: Paypal Service <hallmark@rcm.update.hallmark.com>
Verschickt: So, 24. Sept 2017 19:23
Betreff: [ Summary Report ] Reminder : Your Account Will Be Limited
Notice to Customer,
Your account will be limited because we've noticed significant changes ln your Account activity. As your payment processor, we need to understand these changes better.
This account Iimitation will affect your ability to:
Send or receive money
Withdraw money
Also, you won't be able to:
Remove any accounts
Remove credit cards
Close your account
What to do next
Please log in to your account and provide the requested information before September 25, 2017 through the Resolution Center. If we don't receive the information before this deadline or we notice additional significant changes in your account activity, your account access may be further Iimited.
Go to Resolution Center
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. If you need further assistance, please click Contact at the bottom of any page.
Copyright © 1999-2017 PayPal Inc. All rights reserved.
PayPal PPC000273:ac9469fca632c"
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August 19, 2017 at 8:12 PM by info
Here is another scam:
"-Original Message-
From: service <asdweruhuh@rembol.com>
Sent: Sun, Jul 30, 2017 11:03 pm
Subject: We noticed an issue with your account
PayPal
Your account will be limited because we've noticed significant changes ln your account activity. As your payment processor, we need to understand these changes better.
This account Iimitation will affect your ability to:
Send or receive money
Withdraw money
Also, you won't be able to:
Remove any accounts
Remove credit cards
Close your account
What to do next
Please log in to your account and provide the requested information before August 02, 2017 through the Account Review. If we don't receive the information before this deadline or we notice additional significant changes in your account activity, your account access may be further Iimited.
Log In Now
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. If you need further assistance, please click Contact at the bottom of any page.
Copyright © 1999-2016 Company. All rights reserved. Company (Europe) S.à r.l. et Cie, S.C.A., Société en Commandite par Actions. Registered office: 22-24 Boulevard Royal, L-2449, Luxembourg, R.C.S. Luxembourg B 118 349"
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August 16, 2017 at 3:32 AM by info
Here is another phishing scam:
- Forwarded Message -
"From: PayPal Support <xph@customer.com>
Sent: Monday, August 14, 2017 12:41 PM
Subject: Please check your records
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May 21, 2017 at 8:23 PM by info
Here is another scam:
"Your account has been limited.
Thu 18/05/2017 17:26
From: "Support Inc"
PayPal
Your PayPal account has been limited you have to solve the problem in 24 hours
Hello PayPal customer,
We are sorry to inform you that you can not access all your PayPal advantages like sending money and purchasing, due to account limitation.
Why my account PayPal™ is limited?
Because we think that your account is in danger from stealing and unauthorized uses.
What can I do to resolve the problem?
You have to confirm all your account details on our secure server by click the link bellow and following all the steps"
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March 20, 2017 at 7:43 AM by info
Here is another scam:
"The reason for limiting your account
PayPal Security Team services@authentication.com
Sun 3/19/2017 10:04 AM
Subject: FORM318.html 24 KB
Account limitations may prevent you from completing certain actions on your account, such as withdrawing, sending or receiving money. They're a security measure that we implement to help protect both PayPal buyers and sellers.
The time it takes to resolve a limitation depends on the type of limitation
on your account.
We suspect that someone have tried to use your account without your consent.
We advise that you immediately confirm your identity with us by filling in the form
that we have attached in this email. Your information will be reviewed by our security team. Furthermore, once we have verified your identity, your account should be restored.
If you have attempted to resolve the problem but find that your account is still limited, check your email in case PayPal has requested further information.
We understand that this can be law frustrating. We hope that you can get this quickly resolved.
Sincerely,
PayPal"
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September 17, 2016 at 12:57 PM by info
Here is another scam:
"From: PayPal Security Team <customers@review.org>
Date: September 16, 2016 at 12:00:10 PM PDT
Subject: Your access is limited
(Account Review)
After monitoring a number of unusual activities
in your account, we had to limit the access in your account.
In order to restore your account back to normal, we need
to get some information from you.
Please download and open the attachment file from this e-mail.
Subsequently, we ask that you complete the form that we have
sent.
After doing so, we are then going to review your information and take
the necessary actions to lift the limitations. Please understand
that Account Limitations are implemented to help keep you protected.
We apologize for any inconvenience.
Thank you,
PayPal Security Department"
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July 26, 2016 at 3:53 PM by an anonymous user from: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Here is another scam:
"PayPal
Dears Customer,
Remember, we need you to take action to restore your PayPaI.
Your account will remain closed until you have completed the steps necessary.
Reference Number : PP-703-105-118
The secure of your PayPaI is a top priority for us and we want to work together to help protect it.
PayPaI will provide measures to restore access your accounts.
How to remove Iimitations?
1.Click remove Iimitations.
2.Information that you provide will be needed.
Remove Limitations"
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June 24, 2016 at 2:38 PM by an anonymous user from: Keller, Texas, United States
Here is another scam:
- Forwarded Message -
From: PayPal <ebay@ebay.com>
To:
Sent: Friday, June 24, 2016 1:08 AM
Subject: Reminder: Your account will be Limited (Case ID PP-703-105-118)
PayPal
Dear Customer,
Thank you for signing up for PayPaI.Thank you for signing up for PayPaI. But we face a problem in the verification of ther real owner of the account.
You may have noticed that some Limitations have been placed on your paypal account!
How to activated your account?
1. Click on the Button Below.
2. Verify your account to be active again in these accounts.
Verify Your Account
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June 21, 2016 at 1:39 PM by info
Here is another scam:
"Date: Mon, 20 Jun 2016 14:05:11 -0500
From: ebay@ebay.com
Subject: Reminder: Your account will be Limited (Case ID PP-703-105-118)
PayPal
Dear Customer,
Thank you for signing up for PayPaI.Thank you for signing up for PayPaI. But we face a problem in the verification of ther real owner of the account.
You may have noticed that some Limitations have been placed on your paypal account!
How to activated your account?
1. Click on the Button Below.
2. Verify your account to re- activate your account back.
Verify Your Account"
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April 10, 2016 at 8:19 AM by info
Here is another scam:
"Subject: Reminder: Your account will be Limited (Case ID PP-703-105-118)
PayPal
Your account will be Limited.
Dear Customer,
You may have noticed that some Iimitations have been placed on your PayPaI account.
We know this can be frustrating but you can remove these Iimitations in a few steps.
How to remove my Iimitation
1. Click Resolution Centre
2. The sooner your provide the information we need, the sooner we can resolve the situation."
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March 7, 2016 at 1:56 PM by info
Here is another phishing scam:
"From: SafetyGuard@paype.com
Subject: We have limited your account
Dear Valued PayPal Customer,
Our 24-7 monitoring security system indicates that someone could be trying to use your account without your knowledge of approval.
When PayPal limits an account, we are simply asking you to provide information which verifies your identity that links to your account.
We know this can be frustrating, but limitations were set to protect you and your account.
Case ID Number: PP-314-734-382-775
We have sent an attachment (form) through this email. Please download and open it in your browser to verify your account.
After PayPal verifies your information, the limitations will be lifted. However, if we request more information, continue to respond promptly to speed up the resolution process.
Thank you for your attention to this matter, and we hope that this issue will be resolved as quickly as possible.
Sincerely,
PayPal Account Security Division
***
Please do not reply to this email because we are not monitoring this inbox.to get in touch with us, you may download the attachment and follow the steps."
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