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4. Yup, I get texts like that too

Fri Jul 4, 2025, 12:30 AM

Jul 4

very official looking warning. But if I log into Paypal directly, nothing.

Don't click on any links. Just delete it. FTC has some phishing email scam info: https://www.ftc.gov/business-guidance/small-businesses/cybersecurity/phishing

You can report fraud here: https://reportfraud.ftc.gov/

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Scam Heads Up [View all] ProfessorGAC Jul 3 OP

You don't even have to open the email Faux pas Jul 3 #2

To follow up... BaronChocula Jul 4 #5

You are correct Faux pas Jul 4 #6

I get these and I don't have a PayPal account. TomSlick Jul 3 #3

Yup, I get texts like that too IronLionZion Jul 4 #4