Paypal Scam Email

It has been brought to the attention of Trading Standards that a scam email appearing to come from PayPal is in circulation.

This is a phishing email, please do not respond to it in anyway. Never provide any information or click on any link that seems suspicious. Remember, when it comes to phishing, you are in control.

To protect your personal financial information, ignore the requests in the email. Forward the entire email to spoof@paypal.com Do not alter the subject line or forward the message as an attachment. Then delete the suspicious email from your email account.

Please be aware, the more your email address is broadcast the more likely it is to receive junk, spam, phishing and other malicious communications.

To stop unwanted sales e-mails you can register with the e-mail Preference Service at www.dma.org.uk

For general information contact Trading Standards on 08454 04 05 06