Scammers again !!!

And don't be nosy and click on that link in the posted copy of the email!!!! Perhaps GNHQ could deactivate it or remove it?)

I know most of us know not to click on links in emails... but being as I got another scam email purporting to be from Paypal again this morning i thought it only timely to remind people never to click on a link in an email, and certainly always be aware that Paypal or financial institutions will always address you by your full name. However, even then still be suspicious and DO not click on a link. Instead go to the paypal or bank website and sign in, if there's any messages for you they will be in there. For anyone whose never seen a scam Paypal email I've copied this one from this morning.....be very careful folks, especially at this time of year when you may be using your paypal or cards more online than usual.

ΡayΡal
Suspicious Activity
Hello, Dear Customer,
Tuesday, December 12, 2017 (GMT), We noticed a successful sign in to your ΡayΡal account from an unrecognized device in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

You must be verified before it can be used to recover your account. If you have not completed verification, your account will be limited, please visit :
www.paypal.com/resolve/update?id=usr_num113834>&actin=_resolve-pp-0987-98749-2212
Sincerely,
ΡayΡal

Yes, the shout through to the "other room" to ask the opinion of an invisible bodyguard. And when there is an unexplained noise in the night, the shout to the invisible sleeping partner to phone the police as you hear intruders.

Actuallly I DO have a SIL who is the Fraud Investigation partner in one of the “Big Four” global accountancy firms!

tiggypiro I live on my own but after similar phone calls I also have a son who works locally and when the need arises, a couch potato husband

If I were quick-thinking enough I would say that it had to be at a certain time as I had to go out, and then I'd contact the police station to see if they could arrange to have someone in the house at that time, and catch them in the act. I don't know whether they would take that much trouble for a petty scammer, but it would be worth trying.
Could also try having a neighbour there to take a photo of him handing over the cheque, which would get a pic of him (if he fell for it - he is probably highly suspicious of other people as he is such a shyster himself)