Even the most cautious PayPal users may be deceived by these scams, as the invoice appears to originate from the authentic PayPal domain, adding to the illusion of legitimacy. Twitter user OF24com highlights how these phishing attempts exploit trust by mimicking the appearance of legitimate communications from PayPal.
In contrast, the MetaMask phishing scam employs a sense of urgency to manipulate users into taking immediate action. The email warns recipients that due to an increase in platform users, wallets need to be manually upgraded by a specified date to ensure the security and accessibility of their assets.