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PayPal verification scam

Coverage of PayPal verification scam in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: Jul 15 · 19:40 UTCMost recent: Jul 15 · 19:40 UTC

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SECURITYJul 15 · 19:40 UTCR/SCAMS
[US]I fell for a PayPal verification scam and lost $500. Please don’t make the same mistake.
A user fell victim to a PayPal verification scam after receiving automated calls prompting them to enter verification codes for a fake password change and unauthorized purchase. Despite contacting PayPal and their bank, they lost $500 and had their account suspended.