Scammers hijack PayPal emails to push fake tech support calls

Scammers are exploiting PayPal's email system to deliver tech support scams. They manipulate the subject lines of legitimate PayPal notifications to mislead users into believing a significant charge is pending, prompting them to call the number listed, which connects them to scammers posing as PayPal support. The emails appear genuine, containing the recipient's name and a transaction ID.

To combat this, users are advised to verify contacts through official channels, remain wary of remote connection requests, and report suspicious emails to PayPal. If victims have already fallen for such scams, they are encouraged to take various protective actions.