GC Physical Pte Ltd PayPal Scam - Fake Invoice Order

GC Physical Pte Ltd PayPal Scam - Fake Invoice Order

The fake "GC Physical Pte Ltd Paypal" email invoice below is a scam. The fake invoice is being sent by scammers who are attempting to trick their potential victims into clicking the "Cancel the Order" button link in it. The link goes to a fake PayPal website where visitors will be asked to sign-in. But, any attempts to sign-in will result in their PayPal account credentials being sent to the scammers.

The GC Physical Pte Ltd Paypal Scam

Thu, December 14, 2020

Transaction ID:

Hello Customer,

You sent a payment of $50.00 USD to GC PHYSICAL Pte Ltd

[removed]

It may take a few moments for this transaction to appear in your account.

Merchant

GC PHYSICAL Pte Ltd

Instructions to merchant

You haven't entered any instructions.

Description Unit price Qty Amount #item

Apple Gift Card (PHYSICAL) $50.00 USD 1 $50.00 USD

Subtotal

$50.00 USD

Total

$50.00 USD

Payment

$50.00 USD

Charge will appear on your credit card statement as "PAYPAL *GIFT CARD"

Payment sent to <removed>

Funding Sources Used (Total)

Credit Card

$50.00 USD

Cancel the order

If you have receive the "GC Physical Pte Ltd Paypal" scam invoice, please do not click the link in it, just delete it. Remember, always go directly to www.paypal.com to sign into your account. Once you are signed, you can view your account transactions. This is the safest way of of not becoming a victim of phishing scam. Alway do this instead of clicking on a link in a suspicious or unexpected email.

If you were tricked by the scam, please change your PayPal password immediately, before your account is hijacked and used fraudulently. Check your account for fraudulent transactions and report them to PayPal. And, if you are not able to change your password, contact PayPLa for help.

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March 7, 2022 at 11:26 PM by
GC Physical Pte Ltd PayPal Scam - Fake Invoice Order
an anonymous user from: Manatee County, Myakka City, Florida, United States

received 3-07-22

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February 12, 2022 at 4:44 AM by
GC Physical Pte Ltd PayPal Scam - Fake Invoice Order
an anonymous user from: City of London, London, England, United Kingdom

I've just got one of these in February 2022! Reported to Paypal.

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December 28, 2020 at 10:24 PM by
GC Physical Pte Ltd PayPal Scam - Fake Invoice Order
an anonymous user from: Downtown, Detroit, Michigan, United States

what do I do if I hit the cancel button?

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December 29, 2020 at 5:18 AM by
GC Physical Pte Ltd PayPal Scam - Fake Invoice Order
info

You will be taken a phishing or fake PayPal website that will steal your account credentials or username and password, if you attempt to sign into it.

Delete

December 28, 2020 at 5:30 PM by
GC Physical Pte Ltd PayPal Scam - Fake Invoice Order
an anonymous user from: Arapahoe, Greenwood Village, Colorado, United States

Same, they just got me but my Norton warned me.

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December 16, 2020 at 6:44 PM by
GC Physical Pte Ltd PayPal Scam - Fake Invoice Order
an anonymous user from: Onondaga, Syracuse, New York, United States

I received an identical email 12/13/20. If my malware hadn't given me a warning I would have gone to the site to "cancel the order." Tried going to PayPal's site to pursue it, but there was no charge. I am grateful to have seen this warning!

Delete

December 16, 2020 at 9:20 AM by
GC Physical Pte Ltd PayPal Scam - Fake Invoice Order
an anonymous user from: Pinole, California, United States

Can't PayPal do something about this, you would think that they would want to, since it is a direct use of their supposed "GREAT" reputation.

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Hang up the phone. Do not reply to emails, messages, or letters that the scammer sends. Do not make any more payments to the scammer. Beware of additional scammers who may contact you claiming they can help you get your lost money back.

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If your computer was accessed or otherwise affected by a scam, check to make sure that your anti-virus is up-to-date and running and that your system is free of malware and keylogging software. You may also need to seek the help of a computer repair company. Consider utilizing the Better Business Bureau’s website to find a reputable company.

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Report The Scam

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Report your issue to the following agencies based on the nature of the scam:

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Scammers use email or text messages to try to steal your passwords, account numbers, or Social Security numbers. If they get that information, they could get access to your email, bank, or other accounts. Or they could sell your information to other scammers. Scammers launch thousands of phishing attacks like these every day — and they’re often successful.

Scammers often update their tactics to keep up with the latest news or trends, but here are some common tactics used in phishing emails or text messages:

Phishing emails and text messages often tell a story to trick you into clicking on a link or opening an attachment. You might get an unexpected email or text message that looks like it’s from a company you know or trust, like a bank or a credit card or utility company. Or maybe it’s from an online payment website or app. The message could be from a scammer, who might

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  • want you to click on a link to make a payment — but the link has malware
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  • offer a coupon for free stuff — it’s not real

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GC Physical Pte Ltd PayPal Scam - Fake Invoice Order