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Scam Warning - Fake Paypal Emails
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Dear Subscriber,
*Action Fraud is warning people selling items online to be on the
lookout for criminals sending fake PayPal emails.*
* Between January 2020 and September 2020, *21,349 crime reports* were
made to Action Fraud about fake PayPal emails.
* Victims reported losing a total of *£7,891,077.44 *during this time.
* Those targeted included people selling jewellery, furniture and
electronics via online marketplaces.
* Reports of fake PayPal emails to Action Fraud made up a third of all
reports of online shopping and auction fraud during this period.
*How does it happen?*
Criminals have been targeting people selling items online, by sending
them emails purporting to be from PayPal. The emails trick victims into
believing they have received payment for the items they’re selling on
the platform.
Typically, after receiving these emails, victims will ship the item to
the criminal. This leaves them at a further disadvantage having not
received any payment for the item and also no longer being in possession
of it.
*How can you protect yourself?*
* *Sellers beware*: If you’re selling items on an online marketplace,
be aware of the warning signs that your buyer is a scammer. Scammers
may have negative feedback history, or may have recently set up a
new account to avoid getting poor feedback. Don’t be persuaded into
sending anything until you can verify you’ve received the payment.
* *Scam messages:* Don’t click on the links or attachments in
suspicious emails, and never respond to messages that ask for your
personal or financial details.
* *How to spot the difference*: A PayPal email will address you by
your first and last name, or your business name, and will never ask
you for your full password, bank account, or credit card details in
a message.
If you think you’ve been a victim of fraud, report it to Action Fraud
online at www.actionfraud.police.uk or by calling 0300 123 2040.
*/Message Sent By/*
Action Fraud (Action Fraud, Administrator, National)
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