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PayPal users should be watchful before opening or responding to any generic emails advising of a ‘limit’ being placed on their account, as it is most likely a devious attempt by scammers to get a hold of account and credit card information. Many of us rely on PayPal, (approximately 392 million, in fact) as a trusted way to make and receive payments, with 29 million active merchants using the service to run their online businesses, particularly in the current pandemic influenced times. This is not the first time that MailGuard has intercepted a scam spoofing the popular global payment provider, with the rise of online shopping and ease of use from various, perhaps, unsecured devices, providing a vantage point for criminals.

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MailGuard has intercepted a phishing email scam impersonating postal services company, Hongkong Post.

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As we head deeper into the year-end shopping season, cybercriminals continue using parcel delivery related lures to trick users.

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MailGuard has intercepted a phishing email scam purporting to be from popular shipping company, DHL.

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In a year gutted by a worldwide pandemic, the 2020 year-end holiday and shopping season will be unlike any other.

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MailGuard began intercepting a large volume of scam emails earlier today (AEST) masquerading as Amazon. The fraudulent emails carry legitimate-looking Amazon store branding, with varying messages, although they all ultimately require users to update their account details via a link provided.

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