: The text file may contain a link designed to look like a login page but actually steals your credentials.
Official emails from PayPal will include a .txt attachment. These files can be used to: .paypal_.txt
: They might include a "receipt" for a high-dollar purchase (like a $500 computer) to cause panic, hoping you'll call a fake customer support number listed in the file. 🛡️ 4 Steps to Secure Your Account : The text file may contain a link
: While .txt files are generally simple text, scammers can use them to hide scripts that execute if your system is configured to open certain "wrapped" file types. 🛡️ 4 Steps to Secure Your Account : While
If you received an email with this attachment, follow these steps immediately:
: Send the entire suspicious email to phishing@paypal.com . PayPal’s security team uses these reports to take down fraudulent domains.