Scam Alert: How To Spot Fake PayPal Emails
ESET, Tuesday, October 7th, 2025
PayPal is an attractive target for cybercriminals and AI makes the problem even worse.
Are PayPal scams still a problem?
Unfortunately, yes. PayPal remains one of the most popular and trusted ways to send and receive money, and to pay sellers for their items. This makes it an attractive prospect for scammers. Although the platform has worked hard over the years to build in consumer protections, don't let this lull you into a false sense of security. Opportunities still exist for determined fraudsters.