About cLabs
cLabs, now operating as part of Celo Core Co., is the core engineering and technology team behind the Celo blockchain network. The company focuses on building programmable rails for digital finance, including core protocol development, tools, reference implementations, and infrastructure that enable stablecoins and other tokenized assets to be used easily on mobile devices around the world. Their work underpins the broader Celo ecosystem, which supports stable assets, the CELO token, and various DeFi and payment applications aimed at financial inclusion and low-cost, borderless payments.
A "PAYPAL *CLABS" charge will typically appear when a customer pays cLabs (or Celo Core Co. operating under the cLabs name) via PayPal for services related to their products or ecosystem. This might include payments for developer or ecosystem services, participation in programs, contributions tied to digital asset tools or infrastructure, or other online services and offerings associated with the Celo platform. Because they operate in the digital finance and Web3 space, charges may be associated with account-based online transactions rather than physical goods.
If you see an unexpected cLabs charge, start by checking any accounts you have that interact with the Celo ecosystem or related services, and search your email for receipts from "clabs" or "clabs.co". Log into your PayPal account and click the transaction to view the merchant’s details and any invoice or memo text, which often clarifies what was purchased. If you still don’t recognize the charge, you can contact cLabs/Celo Core Co. through their website, or open a dispute directly with PayPal, who can investigate unauthorized transactions and may reverse the charge if it is found to be fraudulent.