New PayPal Tech Support Scam Circulating
A new scam is abusing PayPal messages to send fake emails that look real and trick people into calling a bogus support number. The goal is to get victims to hand over money or personal information.
Who Is at Risk
Anyone who uses PayPal is at risk.
What to Watch For
Watch for unexpected PayPal emails about problems, purchases, or account issues that ask you to call a number or click a link right away.
What to Do
Do not call numbers or click links in the email; instead, go directly to the official PayPal website or app to check your account and report the message.