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Common PayPal Email Scams

Learn to recognize these common phishing attempts targeting PayPal users

Fake Payment Received

Emails claiming you received money, asking you to click a link to claim it. Real PayPal payments appear in your account automatically.

Red Flag: "Click here to accept payment"

Account Suspended Alert

Urgent messages saying your account is suspended or limited, pressuring you to verify information immediately.

Red Flag: Urgent action required within 24 hours

Security Verification Request

Fake security alerts asking you to verify your identity by entering personal information or credit card details.

Red Flag: Asking for password or credit card

How to Verify a PayPal Email

Follow these steps to check if a PayPal email is legitimate

1

Check the Sender Address

Verify the email comes from an official PayPal domain. Scammers often use similar-looking addresses.

✓ Legitimate: @paypal.com

✗ Suspicious: @paypal-secure.com, @paypal.support-team.com

2

Look for Red Flags

Phishing emails often contain these warning signs:

Urgent threats or time pressure
Requests for passwords or credit cards
Generic greetings like "Dear Customer"
Spelling or grammar mistakes
Suspicious links or attachments

3

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4

Check Your Account Directly

Don't click links in suspicious emails. Instead, log in to your PayPal account directly through your browser or app.

Pro Tip: Type the official website URL manually or use your saved bookmark.

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