PayPal Scam Today – Video

A client of ours was almost scammed out of thousands of dollars by an email spoofing PayPal.

How to Spot a PayPal Scam (Red Flags to Watch For)
Here are some common warning signs that you’re looking at a fraudulent PayPal message:

• The sender’s email domain doesn’t match PayPal’s official domains (e.g. paypal.com)
• The email uses urgent or threatening language (“Your account will be closed unless you act now”)
• It asks you to verify your password or give personal info via link
• The link shown differs from the actual link (hover doesn’t match)
• You see spelling or grammar errors (common in phishing)
• It includes vague greetings (“Dear user”) instead of your real name
• It references account changes you didn’t make

If you see two or more of these indicators, treat the message as suspicious until confirmed.