Fraud in the district: Thousands of euros lost by fake PayPal links!

Fraud in the district: Thousands of euros lost by fake PayPal links!

In the district of Ludwigslust-Parchim, numerous PayPal users fell for a perfidious scam. With fake links and QR codes, over 3000 euros were debited by unsuspecting people. The perpetrators were prospective prospective customers and attracted their victims via online sales platforms, where they offered items for sale. In order to quickly handle the supposed payment, they sent links or QR codes to confirm the transaction. The sellers had no idea that by clicking on these links they unconsciously authorized debit from their account. In all known cases, the funds were debited without the consent of those affected. This is reported by the Mopo.

In order to protect the livelihoods of those affected, the police immediately informed PayPal, the sales platforms used and the house banks so that possible further debits can be stopped. In view of the multitude of cases, PayPal has also warned of this scam on his website and advises not to pay any suspicious invoices or investments.

The fraud increases

PayPal fraud is an increasingly common phenomenon that primarily affects online shopping and classified ads. The fraudsters use various methods-from phishing emails to fake calls that are allegedly come from PayPal employees. At the latest when such tricks are used, it becomes clear that the carelessness of the users in particular is a deterrent problem. According to mydealz, typical warning signs are unauthorized debit, emails with links and unobstructed money requirements. Users should therefore always be aware of their online activities and take suspicions seriously.

The most common fraud stitches include:

• Phishing-Falle: emails that request accounting of account details on fake pages.
• Incorrect bills: Gazing requirements for unsuccessful products.
• advance bait: promise of profits that require advance payments.
• overpayment stitch: buyers transfer too much and blackmail it.
• Shipping fraud: buyer warn the use of their own silence.
• job offers: tempting jobs that ultimately result in data theft.

actively take protective measures

It is particularly important to protect yourself from such frauds. Users are well advised to not click on links in emails or SMS and only enter their data on the official PayPal website. The [consumer protection page] (https:// consumer protection. If a fraud was suspected, a message should be reported to PayPal, the account is blocked and an advertisement from the police should be filed.

A healthy distrust can help protect yourself from the fraudsters. Avoid fulfilling unusual requests and are particularly careful towards that sounds too good to be true. Stay vigilant and protect your finances!