Stay safe online by reporting suspicious emails to phishing@paypal.com, being wary of phishing and overpayment scams, and avoiding wiring money to strangers.

When you aren't sure if a message that appears to be from PayPal is really from us, don't click on any links, call any listed phone numbers, or download attachments. Forward the entire email to phishing@paypal.com and delete it from your inbox.

Feb 1, 2024 · PayPal scams can lead to identity theft and financial loss. Learn more about the scams on the payment platform and how to avoid them.

Avoid PayPal scams by checking for generic greetings, suspicious links, unknown attachments, and false urgency. Log in directly and check for notifications.

Jul 6, 2023 · In this guide, we’ll cover how PayPal scams work, show examples of the latest scams to watch out for, and explain what you should do if you’ve been scammed on PayPal.

Jan 17, 2025 · Cybersecurity experts from the managed e-commerce provider have warned of ongoing attacks that PayPal users need to be aware of in 2025. Problems with your account: these phishing scams...

Dec 13, 2024 · Fraudsters are sending people bogus invoices through PayPal as part of a sneaky scam that is going around; here's how to protect yourself from being fooled.

Aug 18, 2022 · PayPal usually gives you around 10 business days to comply with these requests, so be wary of messages that attempt to rush you. Keep a lookout for red flags like impatient buyers, buyers who want to split payments between multiple accounts, and buyers who send you more money than you initially requested.

5 days ago · In the majority of PayPal-related scams, scammers use phishing emails to impersonate PayPal. Here’s how this one works: Criminals will create a fake or “spoofed” …

Read this full list of PayPal scams, including fake notifications, account settings, alerts, emails, purchases and transactions.