Just thought I'd alert everyone to a PayPal scam I received the other day.
I had an email purportedly from PayPal which looked quite legitimate.
It stated that suspicious activity had been noted on my account and that activity had been limited until I logged in and "took action".  The email very helpfully provided the links for me to do so!
This one was a little more professionally produced than most others - looked just like a PayPal email, had my name and email address, used a specific date for the supposed suspect activity and had lots of links within the email.

I forwarded it immediately to PayPal (spoof@paypal.com.au), who confirmed that it was fake.
Important points:

• NEVER follow a link on an email - access PayPal through My EBay.
• When accessing PayPal check for the security icon (padlock) at bottom right of your browser & make sure it is "locked".
• Before entering information check that the web address in your browser begins with "https".
• Even if your name is used in the email it's no guarantee that it's genuine - everyone you transact with (buyer or seller) has your name & usually your email and , if you're a seller, knows whether you have a PayPal account!
• ALWAYS forward suspect emails to the above address & PayPal will confirm whether it is genuine or a scam.
• After forwarding, consign it to your trash & DELETE it!