The consumer advice center warns PayPal user of a new fraud stitch. A small error can be expensive here – identity theft is also possible.
Fraudulent e-mails that pretend to come from PayPal are currently circulating. These messages claim that customer accounts are limited due to “unusual activities” and call on the recipients to confirm their identity within just 24 hours.
The consumer center emphasizes that such phishing methods are common and often occur in similar cases.
Warning of PayPal: ignore such requests
The fraudulent emails, which are supposed to come from PayPal, inform the users that their account has been deactivated due to “unusual activities” and “protection of the account”. The subject “Your PayPal account was set” should attract the recipient's attention.
A period of 24 hours increases the pressure on the recipient and could lead to you react to the claim. In addition, the senders are at risk of legal consequences if the identity confirmation fails to fail.
Recognize the characteristics of phishing emails
- General salutation, for example “Hello”.
- Dubious sender addresses.
- Threats, such as the permanent account barrier in the absence of reaction.
- Term for the action.
Consumers are advised to ignore such emails and move them directly to the spam folder. It is important not to open links from these emails, as they often lead to fake websites that tackle personal information.
Instead, PayPal users should check the official website or app whether there is actually a problem with their account.
