PayPal Account is Under Review Scam

PayPal users, if you have received the "Your PayPal account is Under Review" email message below, which claims that your PayPal account has been limited, please note that it is a phishing scam. The fake and fraudulent email message was created and sent by cybercriminals to trick PayPal users into visiting a phishing website that will steal their usernames and passwords.

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PayPal Account is Under Review Scam

The "PayPal account is Under Review" Scam

From: aingtehsahaiye-hencutbrsm289.c3wja35@hoasdkune.info

Sent: Thursday, May 7, 2020 12:04 PM

To: customer@live.com

Subject: Re: [Important] - Latest Confirmation Alert: Your account was temporary limited on May 7, 2020. Code : DGNLQBLN

PayPal

Your PayPal account is Under Review.

Now provide the information.

We recently notified you that information was missing from your account. In order to comply with applicable legislation and to maintain the highest possible security in the PayPal community, we need to obtain certain information from you. Since we have not yet received the information, you cannot send, receive, or withdraw money from your account.

What should i do?

Just log on to www.paypal.com and follow the instructions in your account notifications to see what information you have to provide us. Once we receive and verify the information, you can use your account again normally

What if I have questions?

If you have any questions or need help completing the form, please contact us . For more information, you can also visit the Account Limitations page .

Sign in to PayPal

The link in the fake email message goes to a fake PayPal 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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September 10, 2020 at 10:08 AM by
PayPal Account is Under Review Scam
an anonymous user from: Ashford, England, United Kingdom

To add, I received a mysterious phone call from 01430 074589, which cut out the minute I answered. When I attempted to return the call, the number was "incorrect". About 30 minutes later I received a text from 44 749863381 saying "PayPal:Your account is undergoing review please visit; (website url) to remove block.

10/09/2020

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July 28, 2020 at 4:01 PM by
PayPal Account is Under Review Scam
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"From: s‌ervi‌c‌e@paypal.com <haruskasih.nafkahjandaqomfu-jubiarjoszorudm@penganlapar.com>

Sent: Tuesday, July 28, 2020 3:05:00 PM

To: customers-live-microsoft@live.com <customers-live-microsoft@live.com>

Subject: Re: [Important] - Your account was temporary limited on July 28, 2020‍

Important Account - Limited effective date in July, 28 2020 PDT

PayPal

Your PayPal account is Under Review.

We would like to inform you of certain modifications to our user contracts which concern you.

No action is required on your part. However, if you would like to know more, we invite you to consult our Policy Updates page where you will find the details of these modifications, in which cases they apply and how to refuse them, if applicable.

After a recent review of your account activity. we've determined you are in violation of PayPal's Acceptable Use Policy. Your account has been limited until we hear from you. While your account is limited, some options in your account won't be available."

Here is another scam.

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May 11, 2020 at 12:48 PM by
PayPal Account is Under Review Scam
an anonymous user from: Dhaka, Dhaka Division, Bangladesh

Just got an email today May 11, 2020. Pasting it below

Subject: Re: [Important] - Latest Confirmation Alert: Your account was temporary limited on May 11, 2020. Code : EUOEPZUK

Body:

Your PayPal account is temporarily limited.

&nbsp We're sending you a copy of our Account Error Resolution Notice to provide helpful information if you have a billing error or unauthorized transaction on your PayPal account. Because of this, we've limited your accounts and can no longer offer our services to you until we confirm your account. You'll still be able to log in to view history, but you won't be able send or receive payment.

Log In Here

As always, if you need help or have any questions, visit our Help Center. You can also find the link on any page of our website.

Thank you for being a PayPal customer.

Sincerely,

PayPal

Account Error Resolution Notice

...

You cannot send, receive, or withdraw money from your account.

You provide information that we believe was false, inaccurate, or misleading.

Any bank account or credit card details linked to your PayPal account cannot be removed or can it be used to create a new account.

&nbsp We will determine whether an error occurred within 2 business days after we hear from you and will correct any error promptly. If we need more time, however, we may take up to 10 days to investigate your complaint or question.

Provide the information needed. The sooner your provide the information we need, the sooner we can resolve the situation.

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May 8, 2020 at 4:21 PM by
PayPal Account is Under Review Scam
an anonymous user from: United States

Got one TODAY 5/8/2020. Thanks for the info. I was suspicious but also took the precaution of changing my password.

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Online Threat Alerts Security Tips

Pay the safest way

Credit cards are the safest way to pay for online purchases because you can dispute the charges if you never get the goods or services or if the offer was misrepresented. Federal law limits your liability to $50 if someone makes unauthorized charges to your account, and most credit card issuers will remove them completely if you report the problem promptly.

Guard your personal information

In any transaction you conduct, make sure to check with your state or local consumer protection agency and the Better Business Bureau (BBB) to see if the seller, charity, company, or organization is credible. Be especially wary if the entity is unfamiliar to you. Always call the number found on a website’s contact information to make sure the number legitimately belongs to the entity you are dealing with.

Be careful of the information you share

Never give out your codes, passwords or personal information, unless you are sure of who you're dealing with

Know who you’re dealing with

Crooks pretending to be from companies you do business with may call or send an email, claiming they need to verify your personal information. Don’t provide your credit card or bank account number unless you are actually paying for something and know who you are sending payment to. Your social security number should not be necessary unless you are applying for credit. Be especially suspicious if someone claiming to be from a company with whom you have an account asks for information that the business already has.

Check your accounts

Regularly check your account transactions and report any suspicious or unauthorised transactions.

Don’t believe promises of easy money

If someone claims that you can earn money with little or no work, get a loan or credit card even if you have bad credit, or make money on an investment with little or no risk, it’s probably a scam. Oftentimes, offers that seem too good to be true, actually are too good to be true.

Do not open email from people you don’t know

If you are unsure whether an email you received is legitimate, try contacting the sender directly via other means. Do not click on any links in an email unless you are sure it is safe.

Think before you click

If an email or text message looks suspicious, don’t open any attachments or click on the links.

Verify urgent requests or unsolicited emails, messages or phone calls before you respond

If you receive a message or a phone call asking for immediate action and don't know the sender, it could be a phishing message.

Be careful with links and new website addresses

Malicious website addresses may appear almost identical to legitimate sites. Scammers often use a slight variation in spelling or logo to lure you. Malicious links can also come from friends whose email has unknowingly been compromised, so be careful.

Secure your personal information

Before providing any personal information, such as your date of birth, Social Security number, account numbers, and passwords, be sure the website is secure.

Stay informed on the latest cyber threats

Keep yourself up to date on current scams by visiting this website daily.

Use Strong Passwords

Strong passwords are critical to online security.

Keep your software up to date and maintain preventative software programs

Keep all of your software applications up to date on your computers and mobile devices. Install software that provides antivirus, firewall, and email filter services.

Update the operating systems on your electronic devices

Make sure your operating systems (OSs) and applications are up to date on all of your electronic devices. Older and unpatched versions of OSs and software are the target of many hacks. Read the CISA security tip on Understanding Patches and Software Updates for more information.

What if You Got Scammed?

Stop Contact With The Scammer

Hang up the phone. Do not reply to emails, messages, or letters that the scammer sends. Do not make any more payments to the scammer. Beware of additional scammers who may contact you claiming they can help you get your lost money back.

Secure Your Finances

  • Report potentially compromised bank account, credit or debit card information to your financial institution(s) immediately. They may be able to cancel or reverse fraudulent transactions.
  • Notify the three major credit bureaus. They can add a fraud alert to warn potential credit grantors that you may be a victim of identity theft. You may also want to consider placing a free security freeze on your credit report. Doing so prevents lenders and others from accessing your credit report entirely, which will prevent them from extending credit:

Check Your Computer

If your computer was accessed or otherwise affected by a scam, check to make sure that your anti-virus is up-to-date and running and that your system is free of malware and keylogging software. You may also need to seek the help of a computer repair company. Consider utilizing the Better Business Bureau’s website to find a reputable company.

Change Your Account Passwords

Update your bank, credit card, social media, and email account passwords to try to limit further unauthorized access. Make sure to choose strong passwords when changing account passwords.

Report The Scam

Reporting helps protect others. While agencies can’t always track down perpetrators of crimes against scammers, they can utilize the information gathered to record patterns of abuse which may lead to action being taken against a company or industry.

Report your issue to the following agencies based on the nature of the scam:

  • Local Law Enforcement: Consumers are encouraged to report scams to their local police department or sheriff’s office, especially if you lost money or property or had your identity compromised.
  • Federal Trade Commission: Contact the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) at 1-877-FTC-HELP (1-877-382-4357) or use the Online Complaint Assistant to report various types of fraud, including counterfeit checks, lottery or sweepstakes scams, and more.
  • Identitytheft.gov: If someone is using your personal information, like your Social Security, credit card, or bank account number, to open new accounts, make purchases, or get a tax refund, report it at www.identitytheft.gov. This federal government site will also help you create your Identity Theft Report and a personal recovery plan based on your situation. Questions can be directed to 877-ID THEFT.

How To Recognize a Phishing Scam

Scammers use email or text messages to try to steal your passwords, account numbers, or Social Security numbers. If they get that information, they could get access to your email, bank, or other accounts. Or they could sell your information to other scammers. Scammers launch thousands of phishing attacks like these every day — and they’re often successful.

Scammers often update their tactics to keep up with the latest news or trends, but here are some common tactics used in phishing emails or text messages:

Phishing emails and text messages often tell a story to trick you into clicking on a link or opening an attachment. You might get an unexpected email or text message that looks like it’s from a company you know or trust, like a bank or a credit card or utility company. Or maybe it’s from an online payment website or app. The message could be from a scammer, who might

  • say they’ve noticed some suspicious activity or log-in attempts — they haven’t
  • claim there’s a problem with your account or your payment information — there isn’t
  • say you need to confirm some personal or financial information — you don’t
  • include an invoice you don’t recognize — it’s fake
  • want you to click on a link to make a payment — but the link has malware
  • say you’re eligible to register for a government refund — it’s a scam
  • offer a coupon for free stuff — it’s not real

About Online Threat Alerts (OTA)

Online Threat Alerts or OTA is an anti-cybercrime community that started in 2012. OTA alerts the public to cyber crimes and other web threats.

By alerting the public, we have prevented a lot of online users from getting scammed or becoming victims of cybercrimes.

With the ever-increasing number of people going online, it important to have a community like OTA that continuously alerts or protects those same people from cyber-criminals, scammers and hackers, who are every day finding new ways of carrying out their malicious activities.

Online users can help by reporting suspicious or malicious messages or websites to OTA. And, if they want to determine if a message or website is a threat or scam, they can use OTA's search engine to search for the website or parts of the message for information.

Help maintain Online Threat Alerts (OTA).

PayPal Account is Under Review Scam