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New PayPal Scam Sends Verified Invoices With Fake Support Numbers
Hackread.com exclusive: Scammers are using verified PayPal invoices to launch callback phishing attacks using +1-805-400-3162 phone number. Learn how the "Alexzander" invoice bypasses Google filters.
January 15, 2026
Threat Actor Claims to Sell 15.8 Million Plain-Text PayPal Credentials
A seller named Chucky_BF is offering 15.8M PayPal logins with emails, passwords, and URLs. The data may have…
August 18, 2025
Scammers Insert Fake Support Numbers on Real Apple, Netflix, PayPal Pages
Cybercriminals are injecting fake support phone numbers onto official sites like Bank of America and Netflix. Learn how 'search parameter injection' scams work and protect yourself now.
June 19, 2025
New PayPal Phishing Scam Exploits MS365 Tools and Genuine-Looking Emails
Fortinet uncovers a new PayPal phishing scam exploiting legitimate platform features. Learn how this sophisticated attack works and how to protect yourself from falling victim.
January 8, 2025
PayPal Sued Over Data Breach that Impacted 35,000 users
If the case proceeds as a class action, it could potentially represent thousands of affected individuals seeking damages from PayPal.
March 4, 2023
PayPal Scammers Using Legitimate Accounts to Send Phishing Invoices
Scammers are creating legit PayPal accounts and sending phishing invoices to unsuspected users and since the email comes from [email protected] chances of falling for this scam are more than usual.
February 17, 2023
PayPal Notifies 35,000 Users of Data Breach
According to PayPal, hackers managed to access the personal information of 34,942 users; however, no transactions were performed from the breached accounts.
January 19, 2023
PayPal rejects report that exposed critical account takeover vulnerabilities
In a shocking decision, PayPal has rejected vulnerabilities reported by researchers as part of the payment giant's bug bounty program.
February 24, 2020
Microsoft, PayPal & Facebook most targeted brands in phishing scams: Report
When it comes to phishing scams, Microsoft has turned out to be the most preferred target for hackers while PayPal, Facebook, and Netflix are also on the list.
August 22, 2019
New ransomware steals PayPal data with phishing link in ransom note
Ransomware is a reality and threat actors are using it quite avidly and frequently nowadays in order to…
January 17, 2019