There seems to be no end to the online cons... and they have the nerve to do the same one over and over. I received the following:

 Dear Customer:

You have recently Added the below email to your account:
** janenz@mail.com**
If you did not request this change of email, just click on the link below. You will be asked to enter your PayPal Online ID and passcode and Confirm your Confidential Information you have with us on record and the added e-mail will be automatically deleted and account restored.

https://www.paypal.com/?customer=CA&profile=7025DDACAB

Thank you,

PayPal Team
Online Customer Service.

Please do not reply to this message
To speak with a representative about your online PayPal service,
or if you are unable to log on to Online Account, call 1.800.933.1717

My usual response is to forward to this address  spam@uce.gov  it's their online fraud reporting address.

"..... and that was when things got interestiing."