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The PayPal text message scam below, which claims a new login was detected from a certain country and operating system, is a scam. The fake PayPal text is being sent by cybercriminals to trick potential victims into clicking the link in it. The link goes to a phishing website that steals account credentials, personal and financial information.
PayPal Msg,New login detected from: [ 90.27.169.140 - Greece ] Windows XPFollow link below to unlock your account:eb4 .us/a4f64a26verify your account within 24 hours or your PayPal account will be terminated permanently.Regards,PayPal ID 305416
PayPal Msg,
New login detected from: [ 90.27.169.140 - Greece ] Windows XP
Follow link below to unlock your account:
eb4 .us/a4f64a26
verify your account within 24 hours or your PayPal account will be terminated permanently.
Regards,
PayPal ID 305416
If you were tricked by the PayPal text message scam, please contact PayPal for help.
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