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Here's a good tool to keep your Paypal money safe and sound. You can't be too careful with Phishers nowadays. We've all gotten Paypal phishing email and it's a lot easier to delete the email, than to waste time trying to figure out if the email is legitimate or not. Paypal's SafetyBar makes it easy for anyone to easily check up on  fraudulent emails with its Outlook tool but too bad its not a general browser tool.

In addition to using SafetyBar, you can help ensure your business stays safe using these guidelines.

• Log in safely.
  To log in to your PayPal account or access the website, always open a new web browser and type https://www.paypal.com/ in the address box.
  
  
• Be aware of email greetings.
  Emails from PayPal will always address you by your first and last name or the business name associated with your account. Fraudulent emails often begin with a generic salutation, such as, “Dear PayPal User.”
  
  
• Don’t download attachments.
  PayPal emails will never ask you to download attachments or software. Attachments often contain viruses that harm your computer or may compromise your account.
  
  
• Never reply to an email with personal information.
  If we require information from you, we will always request that you securely log in to your PayPal account first.