How do I spot a fake, fraudulent, or phishing PayPal email or...1Uses impersonal, generic greetings, such as Dear user or Dear [your email address]. ... 2Asks you to click on links that take you to a fake website. ... 3Contains unknown attachments. ... 4Conveys a false sense of urgency.If you ever receive a random PayPal payment, chances are it's not just an accidental mistake. In PayPal refund scams, the scammer will send you a payment and then immediately message you to apologize for the mistake and ask you to return the money.
