Security News > 2021 > January > Beware: PayPal phishing texts state your account is 'limited'
A PayPal text message phishing campaign is underway that attempts to steal your account credentials and other sensitive information that can be used for identity theft.
When PayPal detects suspicious or fraudulent activity on an account, the account will have its status set to "Limited," which will put temporary restrictions on withdrawing, sending, or receiving money.
A new SMS text phishing campaign pretends to be from PayPal, stating that your account has been permanently limited unless you verify your account by clicking on a link.
Clicking on the enclosed link will bring you to a phishing page that prompts you to log in to your account, as shown below.
As with all phishing emails, never click on suspicious links, but instead go to the main site's domain to confirm if there is an issue with your account.
If you received this text and mistakenly logged into your PayPal account or provided other information, you should immediately go to Paypal.com and change your password.