Please beware the latest PayPal Scam. It’s almost laughable but beware anyway. If you receive such an email, forward it to spoof@paypal.com and then delete it.
PayPal doesn’t need copies of this information. They verify your personal information directly with the financial institution and when you verify the amounts deposited in your checking and/or savings accounts.
These guys were even too cheap to fake a PayPal logo!
Your account has been temporarily inactivated due to our general security policy. In order for us to activate your account, please send the following documents:
1) Send us a copy of all Credit Cards, both front and back
2) Send us a copy of a valid identification document (passport, driver’s license)
3) Send us a copy of any utility bill (bank statement, electricity, insurance) with your name and address on it.Please fax your documents to (888) 619-4574.
We assure you that your personal data and documents will not be transferred to third parties.Please note that all information which is sent by fax has to be clearly readable, otherwise we will need to re-request the verification documents.
If you should require further assistance, please contact us again as we are at your service 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Thank you for using PayPal
The PayPal Team
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