Phising Paypal email?

munkle

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k i just got this email today and i thought it was legit because i was going to file a claim earlier that week but i didnt finish it so i thought maybe it went through on accident so i clicked the link and signed in but then i noticed something really funky, it asked me for my debit card info, which i do not use paypal with so i went back to the email and the link is this http://www.dawaaids.org/.secure.paypal.com/login.html so i went to google then typed paypal.com and changed my password incase it was and removed the credit card that was linked to the paypal account, the login from the email didnt have the lock while the real paypal.com from google did, is this a "phising email"?

it also asked for the answer to my secret question which i put in thinking it was legit, but i changed that too along with my password, anything else i should be worried about? i removed the credit card so they cant charge anything can they(they never got the number cause i stopped right when it asked for my debit card cause thats not what i use and thats when i went back to see whats up)?
To: munkledata@comcast.net
Subject: Resolution Center: Case ID - PP-411-344-510
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We recently reviewed your account, and we need more information about your business to allow us to provide uninterrupted service. Until we can collect this information, your access to sensitive account features will be limited. We would like to restore your access as soon as possible. We apologize for the inconvenience.


Why is my account access limited?

Your account access has been limited for the following reason(s):

Jan. 14, 2006: We have observed activity in this account that is unusual or potentially high risk.

(Your case ID for this reason is PP-411-344-510)


How can I restore my account access?

Please visit the Resolution Center and complete the "Steps to Remove Limitations."


Once you complete all of the checklist items, your case will be reviewed by one of our Account Specialists. We will send you an email with the outcome of the review
 
Scam.

Paypal always addresses you by your name, never by your address.
 
So far i have changed my password, secret question, and removed the Credit Card from paypal (they never got any numbers of it). Should I be safe?
 
Ok, so assume that all your shit's been sold to the Russians. Open up a new browser window, preferably a completely different browser (Opera, anyone?) and go to Paypal.com and ask them what to do. Change your password again. Be sure to tell Paypal that you're afraid your shit got yanked and when, and they'll probably help more than you want.
 
I would call the CC company and either cancel the card or have them deny any charges for the next week or two.
 
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