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PayPal users in Saxony have been warned about a series of suspected fraudulent calls claiming to be from the online payment service. The Consumer Center Saxony has confirmed that these calls are not an official communication from PayPal.
The calls, which have a suppressed caller ID, are designed to prompt consumers to share sensitive personal data, including PayPal PINs and other confidential information. Users are advised to be cautious and not to enter the requested numbers in response to these calls.
The service can be used for sending money to friends or for online purchases, making it a popular target for scammers. Similar scams related to PayPal have been reported nationwide in recent weeks.
The calls often begin with a female computer voice stating that a planned transfer of 500 euros could not be executed. The goal of these calls is identity and data theft.
The police have reported similar scams in connection with the online payment service. However, the person or institution that began contacting affected users by phone under the guise of PayPal has not been explicitly named in the available sources.
The Consumer Center Saxony urges all PayPal users to remain vigilant and not to share sensitive personal data over the phone in response to these calls. If you suspect that you have received a fraudulent call, report it to the authorities immediately.
PayPal is an online payment service that allows money to be sent quickly over the internet. It is important to remember that PayPal, or any other reputable company, will never ask for your confidential information over the phone. Always verify the authenticity of any communication before sharing your personal data.
Stay safe and secure online. If you have any doubts, always err on the side of caution.
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