PayPal and Spotify scam emails are on the rise. Here’s how to stay safe

The article discusses the rise of phishing scams targeting customers of PayPal and Spotify. It highlights the key details of these scams: 1. PayPal data leak: In late August, a data leak of 15.8 million PayPal accounts appeared for sale on the web. 2. Spotify's new features: Spotify recently launched a new "Messages" feature and will soon crack down on account sharing and pricing arbitrage. 3. PayPal phishing scams: Fake PayPal emails claim your account has been restricted or deactivated, urging you to "confirm your identity" within 24 hours to avoid permanent deactivation. The links lead to a fake login page to steal your credentials. 4. Spotify phishing scams: Fraudulent Spotify emails claim your Premium payment couldn't be processed and ask you to "update your payment information" within a deadline, leading to a fake login page. To stay safe, the article advises users to watch out for red flags like impersonal greetings, time pressure, suspicious links and buttons, and never click on them. Instead, mark the emails as spam and report them to the service provider.