I received this message from "Paypal" ,
PayPal as a regulated financial services company is required under law
to assess its customers against certain lists of individuals and
entities which have had sanctions imposed against them. PayPal as a
financial institution is required to comply with these regulations in
multiple jurisdictions where we do business.
Where a potential name match is identified, PayPal's policy is to lock
the account and request further identifying documentation. The decision
to lock your account has been taken solely by PayPal in line with its
compliance policy in regards to the legislation covering financial
sanctions.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. To regain access to
your account, provide the following documentation within the next seven
days:
" A copy of a government-issued photograph identification (i.e.
passport, driver's license) that provides date of birth
" A copy of a utility bill verifying your address
Include the email address associated with your PayPal account on all
copies.
Fax the information to Attention: Compliance at +303-395-2802 or mail
the documentation to:
PayPal, Attention: Compliance
P.O. Box 45950
Omaha, NE 68145
United States
PayPal currently does not accept scanned documents. Reply to this e-mail
with all questions at [email protected].
Sincerely,
Lisa
PayPal Compliance Department
PayPal, an eBay Company
Has anyone else received this, I strongly think its phishing since the email address "they" sent this message to is not registered with Paypal. In my part they can leave the account locked since theres NO way im sending them all the stuff, even if its a legitimate request.If this is phishing , this guy are getting good. WATCH OUT
PayPal as a regulated financial services company is required under law
to assess its customers against certain lists of individuals and
entities which have had sanctions imposed against them. PayPal as a
financial institution is required to comply with these regulations in
multiple jurisdictions where we do business.
Where a potential name match is identified, PayPal's policy is to lock
the account and request further identifying documentation. The decision
to lock your account has been taken solely by PayPal in line with its
compliance policy in regards to the legislation covering financial
sanctions.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. To regain access to
your account, provide the following documentation within the next seven
days:
" A copy of a government-issued photograph identification (i.e.
passport, driver's license) that provides date of birth
" A copy of a utility bill verifying your address
Include the email address associated with your PayPal account on all
copies.
Fax the information to Attention: Compliance at +303-395-2802 or mail
the documentation to:
PayPal, Attention: Compliance
P.O. Box 45950
Omaha, NE 68145
United States
PayPal currently does not accept scanned documents. Reply to this e-mail
with all questions at [email protected].
Sincerely,
Lisa
PayPal Compliance Department
PayPal, an eBay Company
Has anyone else received this, I strongly think its phishing since the email address "they" sent this message to is not registered with Paypal. In my part they can leave the account locked since theres NO way im sending them all the stuff, even if its a legitimate request.If this is phishing , this guy are getting good. WATCH OUT
