: Send the entire suspicious email to phishing@paypal.com . PayPal’s security team uses these reports to take down fraudulent domains.
The file extension .txt combined with a name like .paypal_ is a major red flag. Scammers often use these types of file attachments to hide malicious code or to host "invoice" details that are actually part of a .
: While .txt files are generally simple text, scammers can use them to hide scripts that execute if your system is configured to open certain "wrapped" file types.
: If you’re worried about a charge, never click a link in the email. Instead, open a new browser tab and type www.paypal.com manually to check your activity.
: The text file may contain a link designed to look like a login page but actually steals your credentials.
: Send the entire suspicious email to phishing@paypal.com . PayPal’s security team uses these reports to take down fraudulent domains.
The file extension .txt combined with a name like .paypal_ is a major red flag. Scammers often use these types of file attachments to hide malicious code or to host "invoice" details that are actually part of a . .paypal_.txt
: While .txt files are generally simple text, scammers can use them to hide scripts that execute if your system is configured to open certain "wrapped" file types. : Send the entire suspicious email to phishing@paypal
: If you’re worried about a charge, never click a link in the email. Instead, open a new browser tab and type www.paypal.com manually to check your activity. Scammers often use these types of file attachments
: The text file may contain a link designed to look like a login page but actually steals your credentials.
