How do I cancel or report a suspicious money request or invoice?

If you’ve received a money request or invoice that you aren't familiar with, don’t pay it. Don’t call any phone numbers stated in the invoice note or open suspicious links.

You can report any unwarranted invoices or money requests by logging in to the PayPal website or the PayPal app.

Here’s how to cancel a suspicious money request or invoice on the PayPal website:

  1. Go to your Activity and select the money request or invoice.
  2. Click Cancel, then click Yes.

You can also decline a suspicious money request or invoice in the PayPal app by tapping Decline.

Here’s how to report a suspicious money request or invoice on the Business app:

  1. Tap the money request or invoice in the 'Activity' section.
  2. Tap Report this invoice or Report.
  3. Tap Report invoice or Report.

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