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Old 11-08-2016, 11:17 PM
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Got an email from PayPal asking me to upgrade my account information. Have any of you guys and gals gotten this request recently? Just making sure it's legit. Jeff
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Old 11-08-2016, 11:21 PM
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No

I'd log on to you account like normal and see what happens.

I've seen it before.

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Old 11-08-2016, 11:23 PM
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I got the same thing from eBay. I have had no changes to my personal info, so I just ignored it.
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Old 11-08-2016, 11:25 PM
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I think they ask for Social Security # etc. because they now send out 1099 forms for taxes etc. Go to Paypal.com directly to make sure you aren't being scammed.
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Old 11-08-2016, 11:25 PM
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got one too...deleted it. not going to chance it, probably a scam.
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Old 11-09-2016, 12:54 AM
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I RECd the email also -- contacted PayPal and it is a Phishing attempt ... delete it. If there is any question as how legit these are, contact [email protected] ... TAZ [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/no.gif[/img]
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Old 11-09-2016, 01:35 AM
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Thanks for the help guys!
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Old 11-09-2016, 10:31 AM
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I was told that scams do not use your first and last name but eBay and PayPal do when addressing you. Scams likely reference your username which can be easily traced - first and last name is not easily done. As the safest bet, you can also call the customer line should you need/want additional security?

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Old 11-09-2016, 10:11 PM
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I got the same scam, i called paypal, they said do Not open it, delete it.
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Old 11-09-2016, 10:24 PM
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It's really Charley punking all of you.
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