Here are some helpful tips on how to spot Scam Emails:

The Senders Address - The "From" line may include an official-looking address that mimics a genuine one.

Generic Greetings - Be wary of impersonal greetings like “Dear User”, or your email address. A legitimate PayPal email will always greet you by your first and last name.

Typos/Poor Grammar - Emails sent by popular companies are almost always free of misspellings and grammatical errors.

False Sense of Urgency - Many scam emails tell you that your account will be in jeopardy if something critical is not updated right away.

Fake Links - Check where a link is going before you click on it by hovering over the URL in an email, and comparing it to the URL in the browser. If it looks suspicious, don’t click it.

Attachments - A real email from PayPal will never include attachments. You should never open an attachment unless you are 100% sure it’s legitimate, because they can contain spyware or viruses.

Tracking Number - The email/SMS asks you to provide the tracking number of the dispatched item, before you’ve received a payment into your PayPal account.

Clicking on links - Never click on a link in an email that requests personal information. Any time you receive an email about your PayPal account, open a new browser, type in www.paypal.co.uk, and login to your account directly.

Overall, never click on a link in an email that requests personal information. Any time you receive an email about your PayPal account, open a new browser, type in www.paypal.co.uk, and login to your account directly.