Is This Stripe Email a Scam? How to Tell
Stripe scams target businesses with fake payment notifications, account verification phishing, and fraudulent invoices impersonating the Stripe payment platform.
Reviewed by the Cautellus team · Last updated May 30, 2026
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Example Scam Messages
These are examples of fake messages impersonating Stripe. Never click links in unsolicited messages.
“Stripe: Your account has been restricted. Verify at stripe-dashboard.com”
“Stripe: A payment of $2,450 is pending review. Confirm at stripe-verify.com”
Red Flags to Watch For
- Account restriction emails from non-stripe.com domains
- Payment notifications not reflected in your Stripe dashboard
- Requests for API keys or account credentials via email
- Payout hold notices with links to external sites
Legitimate Stripe Contact Info
Visit support.stripe.com for help. Always verify payment status in your Stripe dashboard at dashboard.stripe.com.
Where to Report a Stripe Scam
If you received or fell for a fake Stripe message, report it to the authorities below. Reporting helps investigators track these campaigns.
- FTC — reportfraud.ftc.govReport fraud and scams to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission.
- FBI IC3 — ic3.govFile a complaint with the FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center.
- Cautellus reporting guide →Step-by-step help on who to contact and how to recover.
Live Community Flags
Recently reported Stripe scam variants from the Cautellus community. Flagged items include deepfake videos, cloned voicemail, and spoofed domains.
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