What are the common scams people do on PayPal?

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Several common scams involve PayPal, targeting both buyers and sellers. Here are some of the most prevalent scams:

1. **Phishing Scams**: Scammers send fake emails or messages that appear to be from PayPal, requesting recipients to provide personal or financial information. These emails often contain links to fake websites designed to steal login credentials or other sensitive data.

2. **Fake Payment Scams**: Scammers create fake PayPal payment confirmation emails or invoices to deceive sellers into believing that a payment has been made. However, no actual payment is made, and the scammer may trick the seller into sending goods or providing services without receiving payment.

3. **Chargeback Fraud**: A buyer makes a legitimate purchase using PayPal, but later disputes the transaction with their bank or credit card company, claiming that the item was not received or was significantly different from the description. The seller may lose both the money and the item if the dispute is ruled in favor of the buyer.

4. **Overpayment Scams**: Scammers send a payment for an amount higher than the agreed-upon price for goods or services. They then request that the seller refund the excess amount via another payment method. However, the original payment is often fraudulent, and the scammer cancels it after receiving the refund, leaving the seller out of pocket.

5. **Account Takeover**: Scammers gain unauthorized access to PayPal accounts through various means, such as phishing, password guessing, or exploiting security vulnerabilities. Once they have access, they may use the account to make unauthorized transactions or transfer funds to other accounts controlled by the scammer.

6. **Fake Goods or Services**: Scammers may advertise fake or counterfeit goods or services on online marketplaces and request payment via PayPal. Buyers may receive inferior or non-existent goods/services and struggle to obtain refunds.

7. **Charity Scams**: Scammers create fake charity websites or campaigns, claiming to raise funds for a cause. They request donations via PayPal but pocket the money for themselves instead of using it for charitable purposes.

To avoid falling victim to PayPal scams, users should remain vigilant, verify the legitimacy of transactions and communications, use strong passwords and two-factor authentication, and report any suspicious activity to PayPal’s customer support immediately. Additionally, users should educate themselves about common scams and how to recognize and avoid them.