Report fraud or unauthorized activity straight away
Have you spotted an unauthorized activity in your PayPal personal or business account?
If you notice a transaction you did not make or authorize, report it straight away in our Resolution Center.
What to do next
After you’ve notified us, you can take these steps to help protect your accounts and info further.
Contact your financial institutions
Alert government agencies
Local police
Filing a report with your local police station will help you document your case. Some institutions, agencies and credit reference agencies will ask for the report number or a copy of the police report.
Help secure your accounts and review activity
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Find answers to commonly asked questions and get help with your PayPal account.
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