Report fraud or unauthorized activity right away

Where did you spot the unauthorized activity?

PayPal Personal or Business account

If you notice a transaction you did not make or authorize, report it right away in our Resolution Center.

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What to do next

After you’ve notified us, you can take these steps to further help protect your accounts and info.

Contact your financial institutions

Alert government agencies

Local law enforcement

Filing a report with your local police department will help you document your case. Some institutions, agencies, and credit bureaus will ask for the report number or a copy of the police report.

Place a fraud alert with the credit bureaus

What does a fraud alert do?

Placing a fraud alert with credit reference agencies lets lenders know that you may be a victim of fraud so they’re encouraged to take extra steps to verify your identity before granting new credit. There's no charge and they don't affect your credit score. You may wish to find out more about how credit reference agencies allow you to set up fraud alerts on your credit report.

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