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- Phishing websites: This refers to a website that looks like the official PayPal website but is, in fact, a fake one set up by scammers.
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This scam helps to bypass email spam filters.
- “Friendly name” email scams: In these email scams, a person will use a friendly-looking display name in this case, one that looks legitimately related to PayPal.
- Scam emails: These emails will notify you that something is wrong with your account, providing you with a link to click on, which leads to a phishing website.
- Advanced fee scams: These encourage users to send a small fee in order to receive a much larger return.
- In this article, we will explore the most common PayPal scams, including: These scams can affect all types of PayPal users, including individuals making purchases, people receiving personal payments from friends and family, and the self-employed using PayPal for business.
If you’re a regular PayPal user, take note: Scammers are regularly targeting PayPal and its customer base.