SECURITYR/SCAMS
[US] Update: PayPal refunded the $1,200 ($1,185 exactly) fraud charges https://www.reddit.com/r/Scams/s/MHrKl1CzmL
PayPal refunded $1,185 stolen through unauthorized transactions after a user likely clicked a phishing link. The user has since strengthened account security by changing passwords, enabling 2FA, and reviewing access, while warning others to prioritize security for PayPal accounts.
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