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Phishing Emails
Analysis: Fake PayPal 'Account Limited' Email
Risk Score: 92/100 (Dangerous)
Example of the Scam
From: service@paypa|.co.uk
Subject: Your Account Has Been Limited
Dear Customer, We noticed unusual activity on your account. For your security, we have temporarily limited your account. Please log in immediately to confirm your identity and restore full access. If you do not verify your account within 24 hours, your account will be permanently closed. Click here to verify: http://paypal-login-security-check.xyz/auth Thank you, PayPal Support
AI Analysis from Shield
Explanation
This email is dangerous because it impersonates PayPal, uses urgent language to create panic, and directs you to a suspicious, non-PayPal link to steal your password.
Highlighted Content
Dear Customer,
We noticed unusual activity on your account. For your security, we have temporarily limited your account.
Please log in immediately to confirm your identity and restore full access. If you do not verify your account within 24 hours, your account will be permanently closed.
Click here to verify: http://paypal-login-security-check.xyz/auth
Thank you,
PayPal Support
Key Red Flags
- Urgent language
- Fake sender domain
- Suspicious link
How to Protect Yourself
- Check the sender's email address. Scammers often use domains that look similar but are not official (e.g., 'paypa|' instead of 'paypal').
- Hover over links before clicking. The link address `paypal-login-security-check.xyz` is clearly not the official `paypal.com`.
- Legitimate companies rarely use high-pressure tactics or threaten to close your account with a 24-hour deadline.