Scammers send tiny payments (like a penny) with alarming messages about “suspicious activity.” Their goal? To trick you into clicking a fake PayPal link or calling a phony support number so they can steal your info.
How it works
Scammers send you $0.01 and claim it’s change from a payment you supposedly made. They include a phone number to call if you didn’t authorize it, hoping you take the bait. If you call, they’ll try to get remote access to your computer or trick you into handing over sensitive info while pretending to “reverse” the charge.
Protect yourself
• Log in directly at paypal.com to check your account.
• Never share passwords or bank details over email, text, or phone.
• Report suspicious messages to phishing@paypal.com.
Stay alert — if it looks odd, it probably is.
To learn more about how to protect yourself from getting scammed, check out the Catch of the Week on the TrojanSecure website.