Beware of "PayPal You Sent a Payment Transaction Receipt Confirmation" Phishing Scams

Updated: September 25, 2017 2017-09-25T10:08:57 - Posted: September 25, 2017 2017-09-25T09:57:27 - Views: 990 - Comments: 6 +

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PayPal users are asked to be on the lookout for fake PayPal email messages like the one below with a fake transaction or order receipt, which claim that they have sent money. The fake or phishing email messages are being sent by cybercriminals to trick PayPal users into clicking on a link within them that goes to a fake or phishing PayPal web page or website. The fake web page or site will then attempt to steal PayPal credentials and credit card information. So, it is important that PayPal users remember never to click on a link to sign into their PayPal accounts. They should instead, always go directly to www.paypal.com, sign into their accounts and check their accounts for transactions.

Sample of a "PayPal You Sent a Payment" Phishing Scam

From: Service@ρay-transactions.com -ρayρaI® <chardemonhotmailcom@paybillsapp-securesummarry.com>

Sent: Monday, September 25, 2017 8:21:19 AM

Subject: Transaction Receipt Confirmation Order Receipt Info - REF #XBD8398HDXX

ρayρaI

You sent a payment $59.00 USD to Matistorez, ltd

Transaction ID : XBD8398HDXX

Sep 25 , 2017 9:19:06 PM UTC

Mobile Wirelles Charging - BlueCoral

#287298372 $59.00 USD

Tax $0.00 USD

$59.00 USD

Shipping Address

Kirana Sapi Asu

27 Matthew Street Merrylands

Sydney, NSW 2160

AUS

If this not your transaction, we will help the process of recovery refund and protect your account. press the button bellow

RECOVER MY ACCOUNT

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The link in the fake email message goes to a fake PayPal web page (hxxp://paybillsapp-securesummarry.com) created by cybercriminals to trick their potential victims into entering their PayPal username, password and credit card information.

If the requested information is submitted by the potential victims, it will be sent to the cybercriminals, who will use it to steal their money and use their accounts fraudulently.

If you are tricked into submitting your PayPal credentials and credit card information on the fake web page, please change your PayPal password and contact them for help immediately. Also, contact your bank and let them know that you have submitted your credit card information on a phishing website.

Remember, never click on a link to sign into your PayPal account, always go directly to www.paypal.com or use PayPal's legitimate mobile app. Once you have signed into your account, you will be able to view the transactions on your account, if there are any.

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Posted: May 20, 2018 at 7:06 AM by an anonymous user from or near: Trieste, Friuli Venezia Giulia, Italy
Here's another one:

"from aobando@kayser.cl

Subject: You've sent money

You've sent money to : louis.hax@gmail.com

This transaction is being under review because our system has detected that you are using a new unknown device.

To cancel this transaction click the button below:"

The link takes you to hxxps://nuevaraza.edu.mx/nwq.php
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Posted: Feb 28, 2018 at 3:49 AM by info
Here is another scam:

"From: support@paypaI.com
Sent: Sunday, February 18, 2018 1:40 PM
Subject: RE : New - [ Order Confirmation ] Receipt Payment from google play e-Gift card $100 [ Item ID : GrACYL7t ] February 18, 2018, 12:40 PM CST

paypal
Transaction ID: 78S0476R85NJ67HCS

Dear,

You sent a payment of $112.08 USD to Google

It may take a few moments for this transaction to appear in the Recent Activity list in your Account Overview.

Merchant

Google

https://support.google.com/googleplay
Instructions to merchant
You haven't entered any instructions.
Description Unit price Qty Amount
e-Gift Card Google Play Store $100
$112.08 USD 1 $112.08 USD
Subtotal $112.08 USD
Total $112.08 USD
Payment $112.08 USD

Invoice ID: P1509136072532412
Your order will be sent within 4 hours, if this is not you, you can press the button Cancel to cancel this transaction before the order is submitted

Cancel"
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Posted: Feb 12, 2018 at 9:43 AM by info
Here is another scam:

"From: "service@paypaI.com"
Date: 11 February 2018 at 21:26:15 CET
Subject: RE : [ Order Confirmation ] - Payment Issue for order Gift Card Google Play Store $100 February 11, 2018, 12:26 PM PST [ Issue ID# PuDXe8X8 ]

Paypal

Transaction ID: PP-AMCWYV27PI7242N

Dear,

You sent a payment of $112.08 USD to Google

It may take a few moments for this transaction to appear in the Recent Activity list in your Account Overview.
Merchant

Google

https://support.google.com/googleplay

Instructions to merchant
You haven't entered any instructions.
Description Unit price Qty Amount
e-Gift Card Google Play Store $100
$112.08 USD 1 $112.08 USD
Subtotal $112.08 USD
Total $112.08 USD
Payment $112.08 USD

Invoice ID: P1AMCWYV27PI2D
Your order will be sent within 4 hours, if this is not you, you can press the button Cancel to cancel this transaction before the order is submitted"
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Posted: Feb 9, 2018 at 11:50 AM by info
Here is another scam:

-------- Original Message --------
Subject: RE : New - [ Order Confirmation ] Receipt Payment from e-Gift card
From: PaypaI Service

[paypal]

Transaction ID:

Order Details,

You sent a payment of $112.08 USD to Google

It may take a few moments for this transaction to appear in the Recent Activity list in your Account Overview.

Merchant

Google

https://support.google.com/googleplay

Instructions to merchant

You haven't entered any instructions.

Description Unit price Qty Amount

e-Gift Card Google Play Store $100
$112.08 USD 1 $112.08 USD

Subtotal $112.08 USD

Total $112.08 USD
Payment $112.08 USD

Invoice ID: P1509136072532412
Your order will be sent within 4 hours, if this is not you, you can press the button Cancel to cancel this transaction before the order is submitted

Cancel

PayPal"
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Posted: Oct 12, 2017 at 2:33 PM by info
Here is another scam:

--start of scam--
"From: PayPal Support
Sent: Thursday, October 12, 2017 11:15 AM
Subject: You sent a payment

PayPal

You sent a payment

Transaction ID: 8US6957535286120

Dear Client,

You sent a payment for $200.00 USD to synvengeance@outlook.com.
Please note that it may take a little while for this payment to appear in the Recent Activity list on your Account Overview.
View the details of this transaction online

If it was not you who did this transaction please protect your account, and dispute the transaction by clicking Resolve Now

Amount you have sent: $200.00 USD
Sent on: October 12 2017
Message in your payment email: For your school fee.
Sincerely,
PayPal"
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Posted: Sep 29, 2017 at 12:43 PM by an anonymous user from or near: New Port Richey, Florida, United States
Another version of the scam:

"Aρp Store

You sent a payment $59.00 USD to ApsclubStore
Order ID : #TDB57SH57S
Sep 28 , 2017 9:19:06 PM UTC
•iPhone Wirelles Charging - BlueCoral
#287298372 $59.00 USD
Tax $0.00 USD

$59.00 USD

Robith Ardyan Nasyazi
27 Matthew Street Merrylands
Sydney, NSW 2160
AUS

If this not your transaction, we will help the process of recovery refund and protect your account. press the button below
RECOVER MY ACCOUNT"
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