5 tricky PayPal scams going after your money

PayPal is used chiefly globally, That is the most targeted platform. Keep yourself safe, as the scams have become more complex and convincing.

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Read the next five points to protect your money from PayPal scams and Check now.

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1. The faked sender's email address scam

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2. The refund scam

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3. The phishing scam

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4. The limited account scam

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5. Fake charity scam

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