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Beware of fake PayPal ordering scam
platform used by millions of merchants all over the world. Due to security
reasons such as scams, PayPal was restricted in some countries in a bid to make
the system safer and trusted for users and that has yielded so many positive
results. But, currently there is a security issue in as some scammers are
sending a phishing scam targeting your PayPal account to get access to your
bank information.
the Better Business Bureau is now warning PayPal users to be on alert for the
scam.
similar to the official one sent by PayPal.
your PayPal account.
transaction but the link is disguised and will instead download malicious
malware to your computer. Once this is done, it will start collecting your bank
information on the computer.
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PayPal account, ensure you don’t click the links attached to the email sent to
you. The best thing to start doing now is to contact PayPal directly if you
have doubts.
scams:
If something sounds suspicious, confirm it by contacting the company or
checking the company website. Type the URL directly into your browser or do a
web search. DON’T click on any links in unexpected messages.
Look out for spelling and grammar mistakes when dealing with a
suspicious-looking email claiming to come from well-known companies.
Additionally, check the copyright at the bottom of the email – if it looks even
slightly different, then it is most likely a fake.
generic emails: Scammers try to cast a wide net by including little or no
specific information in their fake emails. Always be wary of messages that
don’t contain your name, last digits of your account number or other
personalized information.