How 1 man got scammed in seconds using Google

Online financial scams have become increasingly sophisticated, targeting unsuspecting individuals through various deceptive techniques. Cybercriminals exploit trust and create convincing scenarios to steal personal and financial information, often using well-known platforms like PayPal as their hunting ground.

Take Paul from Massachusetts, for example. He recently wrote to us about his disturbing experience. It serves as a cautionary tale about the dangers of online financial transactions. Here's his account in his own words.

"I wanted to sign up for PayPal and used Google to get the website. After the 'website' popped up, it asked me for the usual name, address, etc. and my credit card number with the expiration and 3-digit code. Almost immediately, I received a flash mess...