Klook Travel PayPal Payment Scam

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Updated: Mar. 16, 2020 2020-03-16T17:03:35
Posted: Dec. 1, 2019 2019-12-01T08:17:22
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PayPal users, be aware of fake PayPal emails claiming that you have sent payment to Klook Travel and you have the option of canceling it. 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. The fake webpage 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.

A "PayPal You Sent a Payment to Klook Travel" Phishing Scam

Re: You have authorised a payment to Klook Travel: Status: Paid - Transaction Number: 5885867557W9S5

service@paypal.com

Hello

You have sent a payment for $220.00 USD to Klook Travel.

Please not this transaction may take a few moments to appear in your account overview.

View the details of this transaction online...

The link in the fake email message goes to a fake PayPal website that was designed by cyber criminals 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 and log in from there.

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December 5, 2019 at 10:17 AM by an anonymous user from: Parsippany-Troy Hills, New Jersey, United States
My friend and I were caught by this scam. She sent money to me and then got this Klook Travel response. Fortunately, she cancelled the payment directly through the PayPal site when she got the message, rather than through the email. Thank you to this OnlineThreatAlerts site, because now I understand what happened. PayPal was completely unhelpful. I think their customer service team is not properly trained to manage potential fraud related to payments that are between individuals, rather than through a business. If not for this article, I would have still been in the dark about what was going on.
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December 4, 2019 at 1:33 PM by an anonymous user from: Los Angeles, California, United States
I recieved this e-mail as well, similar to the ones posted here. The things that caught my eye that put up red flags are the following:
1. The From: and To:
• The e-mail says from
service@paypal.com to customer@live.com
- If you click on the
service@paypal.com to expand it, you
will see that the email is connected to
duars0_memekasemnih.35471@...PayPal
service e-mails (in my experience) don't
come attached to other e-mails.
- PayPal will send e-mails to YOU. It
literally says..To: You followed by YOUR
e-mail.
2. The e-mail (for me anyway) says Receipt number in smaller font, instead of Transaction ID with big numbers.
I hope this helps you spot the scams and as always never click a link your not sure about and log in directly to your PayPal or other accounts to verify any transactions. Stay safe and vigilant. Happy holidays!
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December 1, 2019 at 8:16 PM by info
"From: service@paypal.c‎om <duars6_memekchikanih.773442@qwertyuiop02.com>
Sent: Monday, December 2, 2019 2:39 am
To: service.intl@emailpaypal.com
Subject: Re: You have authorised a payment to Klook Travel: Status: Paid - Transaction Number: 58631570405SW9.
01-Dec-2019 22:15 PM PDT
Receipt Number: 5804869905W9S5.
Hello,
You have sent a payment for $220.00 USD to Klook Travel.
Please note this transaction may take a few moments to appear in your account overview.
View the details of this transaction online
If it was not you who did this transaction you can dispute the transaction in Resolutin Center
Seller
Klook Travel.
Instructions for the seller
You have not entered instructions.
Description Price Quantity Amount
Klook Order #04869905 $55.00 USD 4 $220.00 USD
Subtotal: $220.00 USD
Shipping and Handling: -
Total: $220.00 USD ..."
Here is another scam.
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December 1, 2019 at 8:44 AM by info
"From: service@paypal.c‎om <duars0_memekasemnih.354751@qwertyuiop02.com>
Sent: Saturday, November 30, 2019 11:07:05 AM
Subject: Re: You have authorised a payment to Klook Travel: Status: Paid - Transaction Number: 5842706659W9S5.
30 Nov 2019 22:15 PM PDT
Receipt Number: 5813581583W9S5.
Hello,
You have sent a payment for $220.00 USD to Klook Travel.
Please note this transaction may take a few moments to appear in your account overview.
View the details of this transaction online
If it was not you who did this transaction you can dispute the transaction in Resolutin Center
Seller
Klook Travel.
Instructions for the seller
You have not entered instructions.
Description Price Quantity Amount
Klook Order #13581583 $55.00 USD 4 $220.00 USD
Subtotal: $220.00 USD
Shipping and Handling: -
Total: $220.00 USD
Problems with this transaction?
You have 24 Hours from the date of the transaction to open a dispute in the Resolution Center."
Received this scam.
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