What is Identity Theft?

Identity theft is when your personal information is stolen and used illegally, to open accounts in your name. According to the Federal Trade Commission, identity theft is one of the fastest growing crimes in America.PayPal protection against identity theft.

PayPal works 24/7 to help safeguard your privacy and protect your identity by using advanced technology and vigilant monitoring.

• If you get an email that may be fraudulent, alert us by forwarding it to spoof@paypal.com.
• PayPal lets you shop without sharing your bank or credit card account numbers with the merchant.
• We deploy fraud prevention technology that monitors transactions for suspicious activity.
• We work with law enforcement to assist in apprehending and prosecuting fraudsters and to identity thieves.