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May 1, 2016 Complaints Forum

PayPalSucks Alleged Data Exposure

In May 2016, an alleged database compromise targeting the independent consumer complaint forum PayPalSucks ( paypalsucks.com ) was indexed by threat intelligence platforms, compromising approximately…

72.3 Thousand
Email Identifiers
3
Data Types
Medium
Exposure Scope
No
Verification

Exposed Data Types

3
Email addresses
Usernames
Passwords

Additional Information

Added DateJuly 1, 2026
Breach DateMay 1, 2016
Domainpaypalsucks.com
SourceThird-party breach
Last Content UpdateJuly 19, 2026

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Record Information

Record NamePayPalSucks
CategoryComplaints Forum
CountryUnited States
Related Websitepaypalsucks.com

Risk Level

Medium

The reported impact exceeds 10 thousand and falls within the medium severity band.

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