PAYPAL

NBC 7’s Sergio Flores takes a look at a PayPal scam that that appears real, and offers tips for avoiding it.

We’ve all been told to watch out for scams, but what about when it’s using the real email address and website of a company? NBC 7 Responds breaks down how to tell if it’s a trick.

If you’ve shopped online, you might have seen the option to pay for your purchase in several payments. These plans are called “Buy Now, Pay Later,” and the industry has exploded in popularity. In 2021, millions of loans totaled more than $24 billion dollars, up from only $2 billion in 2019.

Pay later payment plans are becoming more popular. Are they worth it? NBC 7’s Sergio Flores reports.