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Updated January 2026: This guide includes patterns from 665 documented fake payment scams in the ScamWarners fraud database. PayPal is generally safe – but scammers have become experts at exploiting it. From fake payment emails to overpayment schemes, criminals use PayPal’s trusted reputation to steal from both buyers and sellers. Here’s how to protect yourself. […]