If you receive an "urgent" alert about your account, don't click the link in the email. Instead, open a new tab and go directly to paypal.com .

To ensure your account never becomes a "log" for sale on a marketplace, follow these essential security steps:

This is your strongest line of defense. Even if an attacker has your password, they cannot enter without the code from your phone or authenticator app. You can set this up in your PayPal Security Settings .