PayPal-Betrug: So einfach können Kriminelle dein Konto leerräumen | Markt NDR

PayPal is considered a secure payment provider by many. However, a growing number of users are reporting fraudulent debits, unauthorized direct debits, and intense pressure from debt collection agencies. This video shows how criminals take over PayPal accounts, why banks often fail to stop these debits, and who is ultimately liable for the losses. Should millions of PayPal customers be worried? We'll look at: ✅ PayPal fraud and unauthorized debits ✅ Risks of the direct debit system ✅ Security problems and system errors at PayPal ✅ Consumer rights and liability issues ✅ How criminals obtain PayPal login credentials 00:00 Intro: PayPal fraud – how secure is the payment service? 00:01 €6,630 debited: When PayPal empties the account 01:10 Direct debit & security: Why banks don't intervene 02:22 System outage at PayPal: Security vulnerability or isolated incident? 03:39 Data theft & fake shops: How fraudsters gain access to PayPal accounts 04:17 Debt collection despite fraud: When PayPal exerts pressure 06:29 Who is liable in cases of PayPal fraud? Customer rights 07:36 PayPal responds: Refund and conclusion -------------- Note: This video is a segment from the NDR program "Markt." It was first broadcast on January 26, 2026. Consumer content from all ARD broadcasters is gathered here on this channel. 😊 By the way: Since MARKTCHECK is part of ARD, you can download this video for free over Wi-Fi and watch it offline on the go! ---------------- 📢 What experiences have you had with PayPal? Share them in the comments! 🔔 If you enjoyed the video, please give it a like and subscribe to ARD Marktcheck for more exciting investigations. Subscribe here:    / @marktcheck   👋 WELCOME TO “Markt” from NDR! You're probably already familiar with the exciting consumer tips from our colleagues at Markt WDR, MARKTCHECK SWR, SUPER.MARKT rbb, Servicezeit WDR, Voss & Team, buy better, ECHT? And FYI – Our research, your advantage. At Markt NDR you'll find ✔ ... independent tests and reviews, ✔ ... practical tips for everyday life, and ✔ ... the most important information to protect you from current scams and consumer traps! Author: Nicolas Peerenboom Image source: IMAGO | Nexpher Images, AdobeStock | TWINS DESIGN STUDIO, Thapana_Studio, ARAMYAN --------------------- ►    • Achtung: PayPal-Betrüger nutzen DIESE Meth...   ►    • PayPal: Diese 3 Scams solltet ihr kennen! ...   ►    • Phishing: 45.000 € geklaut– trotz Konto-Sp...   ►    • Lastschrift-Betrug: Wenn unbemerkt Geld vo...   ►    • SO werden wir beim Online-Shopping manipul...   --------------------- ► More current information on our homepage: https://marktcheck.ard.de ► More practical everyday tips and tricks on our Facebook page:   / ard.marktcheck   ► We look forward to your comments – but please observe our netiquette: https://www.ard.de/die-ard/netiquette... ► Our legal notice: https://www.swr.de/impressum/ ►Our privacy policy: https://www.swr.de/datenschutz #paypal #fraudexposed #onlineshopping