What is PayPal Escrow Account?

PayPal Escrow Account is a secure way to make online transactions, particularly in cases where the buyer and seller are unfamiliar with each other. In an escrow arrangement, the buyer sends the payment to PayPal, who holds onto the funds until the buyer receives and approves the goods or services. Once the buyer is satisfied, PayPal releases the funds to the seller. This provides a level of protection for both parties, reducing the risk of fraud or non-delivery.

When browsing online, you may come across references to PayPal Escrow Account in various websites or payment gateways. This is because PayPal is a trusted and widely-used platform for online transactions, and its escrow service adds an extra layer of security for users. Seeing PayPal Escrow Account appear in browsers is a good sign that the transaction is being conducted through a reputable and secure platform, giving both buyers and sellers peace of mind during their online dealings.

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Step 1: Remove Notification Permissions for webstite related to PayPal Escrow Account

Google Chrome

1. Open Google Chrome.
2. Click the three vertical dots in the top-right corner to open the menu.
3. Select Settings.
4. Scroll down and click on Privacy and security.
5. Click Site settings.
6. Under Permissions, find Notifications.
7. Locate PayPal Escrow Account-related website and click on it.
8. Click Remove to revoke notification permissions.

Mozilla Firefox

1. Open Mozilla Firefox.
2. Click the three horizontal lines in the top-right corner to open the menu.
3. Select Options.
4. Go to Privacy & Security.
5. Scroll down to Permissions.
6. Click Settings next to Notifications.
7. Find PayPal Escrow Account-related site and click Remove Website.

Microsoft Edge

1. Open Microsoft Edge.
2. Click the three horizontal dots in the top-right corner to open the menu.
3. Select Settings.
4. Click on Site permissions.
5. Click Notifications.
6. Locate PayPal Escrow Account-related site and click on it.
7. Click Remove to revoke notification permissions.

Safari (Mac)

1. Open Safari.
2. Click Safari in the top menu and select Settings.
3. Go to Websites.
4. Click Notifications.
5. Find PayPal Escrow Account-related website and select Remove.

Android

1. Open Settings on your Android device.
2. Go to Apps & notifications.
3. Find PayPal Escrow Account in the list of apps.
4. Tap on it. Tap App notifications.
5. Toggle off notifications for PayPal Escrow Account.

iOS (iPhone/iPad)

1. Open Settings on your iOS device.
2. Scroll down and tap Notifications.
3. Find PayPal Escrow Account in the list of apps.
4. Tap on it. Toggle off notifications.

Step 2: Remove the PayPal Escrow Account App on Different Operating Systems

Windows 7

1. Click the Windows icon in the bottom-left corner and select Control Panel.
2. Under Programs, click on Uninstall a program.
3. Locate the PayPal Escrow Account app in the list of installed programs.
4. Click on it, then click Uninstall.
5. Follow the prompts to complete the uninstallation process.

Windows 8 and 8.1

1. Press the Windows key + X to open the menu and select Programs and Features.
2. Locate the PayPal Escrow Account app in the list of installed programs.
3. Click on it, then click Uninstall.
4. Follow the prompts to complete the uninstallation process.

Windows 10

1. Open the Start menu and select Settings.
2. Click on Apps and then Apps & features.
3. Find the PayPal Escrow Account app in the list and click Uninstall.
4. Follow the prompts to complete the uninstallation process.

Windows 11

1. Open the Start menu and search for Control Panel.
2. Click on Uninstall a program.
3. Locate the PayPal Escrow Account app in the list and click Uninstall.
4. Follow the prompts to complete the uninstallation process.

Mac

1. Open Finder and go to the Applications folder.
2. Find the PayPal Escrow Account app and drag it to the Trash.
3. Empty the Trash to complete the uninstallation process.

Step 3: Remove malicious extension related to PayPal Escrow Account

After removing the PayPal Escrow Account app, it’s essential to proceed with removing any associated malicious extensions to ensure complete security and prevent any lingering risks.

Google Chrome

1. Open Google Chrome.
2. Click the three vertical dots in the top-right corner to open the menu.
3. Select Extensions.
4. Find the extension related to PayPal Escrow Account and click Remove.

Mozilla Firefox

1. Open Mozilla Firefox.
2. Click the three horizontal lines in the top-right corner to open the menu.
3. Select Add-ons.
4. Go to the Extensions tab.
5. Locate the extension related to PayPal Escrow Account and click Remove.

Microsoft Edge

1. Open Microsoft Edge.
2. Click the three horizontal dots in the top-right corner to open the menu.
3. Select Extensions.
4. Find the extension related to PayPal Escrow Account and click Remove.

Safari (Mac)

1. Open Safari.
2. Click Safari in the top menu and select Preferences.
3. Go to Extensions.
4. Locate the extension related to PayPal Escrow Account and click Uninstall.

Step 4: Resetting browser settings (optional)

After removing malicious extensions related to PayPal Escrow Account, you’re advised to perform this step to eliminate any residual traces, restore default configurations, and ensure a clean and secure browsing environment.

Google Chrome

1. Open Google Chrome.
2. Click the three vertical dots in the top-right corner to open the menu.
3. Select Settings.
4. Scroll down and click Advanced.
5. For Chromebook, Linux, and Mac: Under Reset Settings, click Restore settings to their original defaults > Reset Settings.
6. For Windows: Under Reset and cleanup, click Reset Settings > Reset Settings.

Mozilla Firefox

1. Open Mozilla Firefox.
2. Click the three horizontal lines in the top-right corner to open the menu.
3. Select Add-ons.
4. Go to the Extensions tab.
5. Locate the extension you want to reset and click Remove.

Microsoft Edge

1. Open Microsoft Edge.
2. Click the three horizontal dots in the top-right corner to open the menu.
3. Select Extensions.
4. Find the extension you want to reset and click Remove.

Safari (Mac)

1. Open Safari.
2. Click Safari in the top menu and select Settings.
3. Go to Extensions.
4. Locate the extension you want to reset and click Uninstall.

Android

1. Open your device’s Settings menu.
2. Tap on Apps.
3. Find and tap on the browser app (e.g., Chrome).
4. Tap Storage.
5. Tap Clear all data to reset the browser settings.

iOS (iPhone/iPad)

1. Open your device’s Settings.
2. Scroll down and tap Safari.
3. Tap Clear History and Website Data, then confirm.

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