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how to spot a Fake E-mail:
- Sender's Address
The "From" line may include an official-looking address that mimics a genuine one. It's easy to alter the sender's email address-so don't trust it. - Generic Greetings
Be wary of impersonal greetings like "Dear User," or your email address. A legitimate PayPal email will always greet you by your first and last name. - Typos/Poor Grammar
Emails sent by well-known companies are almost always free of misspellings and grammatical errors. - False Sense of Urgency
Many scam emails tell you that your account will be in jeopardy if something critical is not updated right away. - Fake Links
These may look real, but they can lead you astray. Check where a link is going before you click by hovering over the URL in an email, and comparing it to the URL in the browser. If it looks suspicious, don't click. - Attachments
A real email from PayPal will never include an attachment or software. Because they can contain spyware or viruses, you should never open an attachment unless you are 100% sure it's legitimate.