New PayPal Scam Uses Real Emails to Bypass Spam Filters

Is that PayPal email really from PayPal?

A sophisticated new scam is targeting business owners with emails that look completely legitimate—because they technically are. Scammers have found a way to exploit PayPal's official Subscriptions feature to send authentic-looking notifications that bypass spam filters and fool even cautious users.

Unlike typical phishing attempts filled with typos and mistakes, this PayPal subscription scam is dangerously convincing.

In this video, we break down:
- How scammers abuse PayPal's legitimate Subscriptions feature
- Why these fake subscription emails come from PayPal's official domain
- How scammers trigger real notifications from PayPal's servers
- What happens when you call the phone number in the email
- How malicious links can steal login credentials or install malware
- Why traditional spam filters can't stop these scams

You'll also learn how to protect your business by:
✅ Watching for unexpected subscription notices with large charges
✅ Never call phone numbers included in emails
✅ Logging into PayPal directly to verify account activity
✅ Enabling two-factor authentication on all accounts
✅ Training your team to recognize sophisticated scam tactics
✅ Verifying suspicious emails through official channels only

Here's how the scam works: Criminals set up fake subscription plans using your email address, then pause them. This triggers a real notification from PayPal's servers—often with a subject like "Your automatic payment is no longer active." Because these emails originate from PayPal's official domain, they easily slip past security filters and look completely authentic.

Inside, you'll see details about a purchase you never made—sometimes for thousands of dollars—along with a phone number to dispute the charge. That number connects you directly to the scammer, who may try to steal your credentials, remotely access your computer, or trick you into making payments.

Even experienced business owners are falling for this one because it exploits trust in a platform millions use daily.

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