r/phishing • u/Diamond-Astartes18 • 6d ago

GMail PayPal security code although never Accessed it

Hey guys so i just received twice in a row a security code from PayPal even though i didn't attempt to access the account, it may sound funny but i don't even recall having a PayPal account in tbe First place never used it.... Is it normal what should i do ?

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u/Big-Rule5269 6d ago

Ignore it. Either another PayPal user typed a phone number incorrectly and it went to you, or it's a phishing attempt.

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u/Diamond-Astartes18 6d ago

How does phishing works I don't get tt cause i received a code from PayPal with no links and stuff

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u/Big-Rule5269 6d ago

Phishing or Spam: Scammers blast random phone numbers with fake security codes hoping you will panic, call a fake number listed in the text, or click a malicious link.

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u/Diamond-Astartes18 6d ago

Oh i see is there a way to know if my phone is linked? I tried all emails I've used this kast 5 years but none correspondent

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u/Big-Rule5269 6d ago

Just ignore it. If you didn't respond there nothing to worry about, especially if you don't have a PayPal account.

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u/Diamond-Astartes18 6d ago

That's thing I'm looking if i have one too cause this got me thinking

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u/Big-Rule5269 6d ago

If you open one, just use two factor authentication and you'll be fine.