Danger! Police warn of fake PayPal links online!

Danger! Police warn of fake PayPal links online!

In the district of Ludwigslust-Parchim, caution is currently required! The police warn of a new Internet fraud stitch with fake PayPal links, which has lured several people into traps in the past few weeks. A current report by NDR have been outdated as buyers of goods, their victims Had offered sales platforms. In the corresponding period, the damage already adds to over 3,000 euros.

How does this stitch work? The fraudsters announce a payment via PayPal and send their victims a link or QR code. With this access you will get access to the sellers' accounts. It is important to know that such cases have already been reported PayPal and the respective sales platforms.

Caution is better than forbearance

The police advised not to click on any links that are sent by unknown senders. Instead, buyers and sellers should access their accounts directly via the official payment services. Anyone who has already become the victim of such a fraud should immediately report to their house bank to prevent debits. A timely report may still minimize the loss.

In addition, the Consumer Center Lower Saxony Support. There you can get advice on certain topics free of charge and make an appointment for personal or video advice if necessary.

act in an emergency

What should those affected do if they have already fallen into this stitch? The Consumer center has put together a few useful tips. This includes, among other things, to get legal advice in good time, in particular through the offered advice on 0900 numbers, which enable legal assistance to a number of questions. It should also be noted that the cost of this discussions of around 13.70 euros per call will appear on the next telephone bill.

The current situation shows how important it is to act carefully on the net. Security in the digital age is not a luxury, but a necessity. Anyone who stays aware of transactions on the Internet can protect themselves from unpleasant surprises.