Is This PayPal Email a Scam? How to Tell
PayPal is one of the most impersonated financial services. Scammers send fake payment confirmations, account limitation notices, and invoice requests to trick users into revealing login credentials or sending money.
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Example Scam Messages
These are examples of fake messages impersonating PayPal. Never click links in unsolicited messages.
“PayPal: Your account has been limited due to suspicious activity. Restore access at paypal-verify.com”
“You received a payment of $850.00. If you did not authorize this, call 1-888-XXX-XXXX.”
Red Flags to Watch For
- Emails from addresses other than @paypal.com
- Payment notifications not reflected in your actual PayPal account
- Invoice requests for goods or services you did not order
- Requests to call a phone number to dispute a charge
Legitimate PayPal Contact Info
Visit paypal.com/us/smarthelp/home or call 1-888-221-1161. Always log into PayPal directly to verify any transactions.
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