India, April 29 -- Security experts have issued a red alert warning to everyone who has a PayPal account. This year, there has been an increase in cybercriminals attempting to use the site to defraud individuals, and users are being cautioned to exercise vigilance.

In 2025, PayPal attacks have increased by an astounding 600%, according to the McAfee Labs team. Meanwhile, the Express reported that the majority of scams start as alarming emails, claiming that accounts have been terminated and advising customers to change their information to restore functionality.

Some of the techniques that scammers employ include fraudulent invoices, phony PayPal gift card offers, and customer service scams involving billing concerns.

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