Consumer_p_ (1).exe — Paypal

: Log in to the official PayPal website directly through your browser (never via links in an email) to check for unauthorized transactions. Why this is a scam

: Use a trusted antivirus like Windows Defender or Malwarebytes to scan your system for any potential infections that may have occurred if the file was accidentally clicked. Paypal Consumer_p_ (1).exe

: Permanently delete the .exe from your "Downloads" folder and empty your trash/recycle bin immediately. : Log in to the official PayPal website

: The use of underscores and parentheses (e.g., _p_ (1) ) is common in automated malware delivery systems. or remote access to your computer.

: If you downloaded this after a phone call or a "security alert" email, do not give the sender any passwords, codes, or remote access to your computer.