So my Paypal account was hacked at exactly 10:01am this morning. First came to mind was one of the email accounts attached to my Paypal account was hacked and used to reset the password. Knowing that my GMail is still working (and is my primary Paypal account), I hurriedly went and did another password reset. The first thing I did was remove all the other email accounts linked to Paypal so the hacker can't request another password change. Update 3: After a few exchanges with @askpaypal over Twitter, a Paypal US rep called me last night over the phone and helped me restore my account. I have since gained back my original Paypal account. I thought that after establishing that my account was hacked, it would have been evidence enough. Read more in our articles including "Disputing Unauthorized Transactions on Paypal" and "GCash app update now has Account Secure and Paypal is back!".
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Dec 14, 2025So my Paypal account was hacked at exactly 10:01am this morning. First came to mind was one of the email accounts attached to my Paypal account was hacked and used to reset the password.
Knowing that my GMail is still working (and is my primary Paypal account), I hurriedly went and did another password reset. The first thing I did was remove all the other email accounts linked to Paypal so the hacker can't request another password change. Update 3: After a few exchanges with @askpaypal over Twitter, a Paypal US rep called me last night over the phone and helped me restore my account.
Our coverage of hacked paypal account includes: "Disputing Unauthorized Transactions on Paypal"; "GCash app update now has Account Secure and Paypal is back!"; "BSP warns of accountability after BPI outage". Each article provides unique insights and information.