Paypal Scam/Phishing Email

[Gixxer]

I've just received a phishing email that looked legit. It was addressed to my Paypal email address and referred to my ebay user name and my REAL NAME!!!

I'm guessing it must be somebody I've bought something off on ebay but it's worrying 'cos I only ever deal with big companies on there :confusion:

I sussed it as a scam straight away but it could easily have fooled a lot of people.

I didn't think I'd ever get scammed by someone I buy off on ebay but it just goes to show... don't let your guard down!

[EtheAv8r]

Have you reported this to Action Fraud?? [url=http://www.actionfraud.police.uk/help-disrupt-fraudsters-by-reporting-scam-emails-feb11]Help disrupt fraudsters by reporting scam emails | Action Fraud[/url] If it is a scam and they are harvesting data, they can get the fake web site taken down, which will help others.

[Gixxer]

I forwarded the email to Paypal's spoof email [email]spoof@paypal.com[/email]

They're usually on the ball but I haven't heard back from them yet.