Sigrid, I'm sorry you got caught by this - but your posting it will alert others who may have been caught off gaurd as well.

1) Never click on the link inside the email especially if you are not sure about it. Open your web browser and go directly to the site from there (don't copy and paste the link, but go to the original site)

2) If the email says, "Dear Customer", "Dear PayPal Member" "Dear Occupant" - its a dead giveaway that its a scam.

3) Be cautious, be safe...