PayPal You Sent a Payment to Micro Computer Security LLC Scam

The fake PayPal email below which claims the recipients have sent payment to Micro Computer Security LLC, and they have the option of canceling it, is a phishing scam. The fake email is 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.

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PayPal You Sent a Payment to Micro Computer Security LLC Scam

The "PayPal You Sent a Payment to Micro Computer Security LLC" Scam

From: Support <no-reply@thetechssolutions.com>

Date: 08/05/2020 11:12 AM

Subject: Order Reciept

PayPal

Purchase Id: 54167EDR6766RE9

Hello,

You sent a payment of $349.99 to Micro Computer Security LLC.

It may take upto 72 working hours for this transaction to appear in your account and in case of Credit it might show in your next billing cycle.

Merchant

Micro Computer Security llc

Description

Your Order at Micro

Computer Security

Llc (22312)

Instruction To Merchant

You do not have any special instruction to Merchant

Price Qty.

$349.99 1

Total Amount

$ 349.99

Charge will appear on your Credit Card Statement as "Micro Computer Security Llc"

Payment sent to Micro Computer Security llc.

If you did not recognize this charge and want to cancel this transaction call Paypal at +1 (443) 573 0805 .

Paypal Inc

2211 North First Street 2211 North First Street

San Jose California 95131

United States

https://www.paypal.com

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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September 24, 2021 at 7:53 PM by
PayPal You Sent a Payment to Micro Computer Security LLC Scam
an anonymous user from: Orange, Walden, New York, United States

Received this scam:

..

09 September 2021

Tollfree: 1-888-201-9196

Purchase ID: 3672090090D

Dear Customer

You sent a payment of 949.98 To Micro Computer Security LLC .

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

Micro computer security LLC.

support@pay-pal.club Instructions to merchant

You do not have any special instruction for the merchant . Description Unit price Qty Amount Your order at Micro Computer Security LLC. (357321) 949.98 1 949.98 Subtotal 949.98 Total 949.98 Payment 949.98 Charge will appear on your credit card statement as 'Micro Computer Security LLc .'

Payment sent to

Issues with this transaction?

You have 24 Hours from the date of the transaction to open a dispute.

For assistance Call 1-888-201-9196

Please do not reply to this email. This mailbox is not monitored and you will not receive a response. For assistance Call 1-888-201-9196

[UNSUBSCRIBE_URL]

Delete

October 5, 2020 at 11:39 AM by
PayPal You Sent a Payment to Micro Computer Security LLC Scam
info

"Monday, October 5, 2020, 12:11 PM

Invoice Mail <charlotti6438tur@gmail.com>

PAYPAL COMMUNICATIONS

Helpline 1 (916)888-3009 Purchase ID: M29836720E8566

Hello,

Your purchase of $438.99 To MICRO COMPUTER SECURITY LLC

It may take 2-3 working hours for this transaction to appear in your account.

Paypal Exchange Instructions to merchant

Description Unit price Qty Amount (in USD)

Your order at MICRO COMPUTER SECURITY LLC 438.99 1 438.99

Subtotal 438.99

Charge will appear on your credit card statement as MICRO COMPUTER SECURITY LLC

Issues with this transaction?

For Transaction above. You have to immediate call at Helpline to open a dispute.

For assistance Call : Helpline 1 (916)888-3009

Pay Pal

2211 North First Street

San Jose California 95131

United States

Note : If you receive this email in your spam box or junk box check with the support team to verify your current machine id as unauthorized transactions might have corrupted your email inbox.

Please do not reply to this email. This mailbox is not monitored and you will not receive a response.

MCAFEE PREMIUM SECURITY

Support Helpline : 1 (864)256-0050

Mountain View, CA 94043, United States

-

Support Helpline : 1 (864)256-0050

If you wish to cancel this renewal process please call us immediately.

Description Quantity Price

MCAFEE Premium Firewall 1 $499.99

Order Number : T9U76-5018

For any Queries/Complaints Call Us on Toll Free Number : 1 (864)256-0050 Ext. #1 or #9

Thank You in Advance,

Barren Wafles

Accounts Specialist (PC SECURITY PRO)"

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September 11, 2020 at 10:04 PM by
PayPal You Sent a Payment to Micro Computer Security LLC Scam
info

"From: Accounts Department <alaniewaokaemnee17@gmail.com>

Date: 09/09/2020 4:55 AM

Subject: Micro Computer Security Auto-Renewal Final Reminder!

Micro Computer Security Annual Maintenance Charges for USD 199.99

Dear Customer,

Thanks for choosing MCS, we are reaching out to remind you that your Micro Computer Security Annual Maintenance Service is expiring on September 09, 2020.

We would thank you for the completion of the 24-month maintenance plan.

Since your plan is going to expire on September 09, we will auto-renew your plan and charge USD 199.99 against your account.

We understand that you are busy hence could not get through to you when we tried to contact you.

Micro Computer Security Renewal

Grand Total: USD 199.99

Order ID: URTSR58740K

Customer ID: TX127AET63R

If you have any query or you would like to cancel this subscription, please contact our billing department at 1 731-207-6596.

By subscribing you authorize us to charge the subscription amount of USD 199.99 charged automatically, that will be billed annually.

© 2020 US Micro Computer Security

Customer Service 1 731-207-6596"

Here is another scam.

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September 2, 2020 at 4:12 PM by
PayPal You Sent a Payment to Micro Computer Security LLC Scam
an anonymous user from: Gloucester, Massachusetts, United States

I just got one of these, only it didn't mention PayPal and didn't have a link. Still, I could have made the mistake of trying to find out about this because my husband died 3 weeks ago and he might have ordered something like that in the past. It had several things wrong with it so I was prepared but I'm grateful found this as it saved me from calling and looking around.

To: janet@-.com

Micro Computer Security Annual Maintenance Charges for USD 199.99

Dear Customer,

Thanks for choosing Micro Computer Security, we are reaching out to remind you that your Micro Computer Security Annual Maintenance Service is expiring on September 02, 2020.

We would thank you for the completion of the 24-month maintenance plan.

Since your plan is going to expire on September 02, we will auto-renew your plan and charge USD 199.99 against your account.

We understand that you are busy hence could not get through to you when we tried to contact you.

Micro Computer Security Renewal

Grand Total: USD 199.99

Order ID: USTSR59790H

Customer ID: TX234ADT25U

If you have any query or you would like to cancel this subscription, please contact our billing department at 1 731-207-6596.

By subscribing you authorize us to charge the subscription amount of USD 199.99 charged automatically, that will be billed annually.

© 2020 US Micro Computer Security

Customer Service 1 731-207-6596

Please talk to our customer support a representative at 1 731-207-6596 so as to cancel or renew any service/contract.

Delete

August 31, 2020 at 10:49 AM by
PayPal You Sent a Payment to Micro Computer Security LLC Scam
an anonymous user from: San Francisco, California, United States

I just received this email as well a few minutes ago.

As with any other email of this nature, I do not click on any hyperlink in the email,but I Google the phone number and/or call PayPal directly to discuss the validity of the email.

So, good on me for not freaking out and clicking on any hyperlink in the email.

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August 27, 2020 at 8:45 PM by
PayPal You Sent a Payment to Micro Computer Security LLC Scam
info

"From: PayPal Order <support@ssn24x.com>

Date: 08/27/2020 12:08 PM

Subject: PayPal Order Reciept

PayPal

Purchase Id: 55667EDR6766TH0

Hello,

You sent a payment of $349.99 to Micro Computer Security LLC.

It may take upto 72 working hours for this transaction to appear in your account and in case of Credit it might show in your next billing cycle.

Merchant

Micro Computer Security llc

Description

Your Order at Micro

Computer Security

Llc (22312)

Instruction To Merchant

You do not have any special instruction to Merchant

Price Qty.

$349.99 1

Total Amount

$ 349.99

Charge will appear on your Credit Card Statement as "Micro Computer Security Llc"

Payment sent to Micro Computer Security llc.

If you did not recognize this charge and want to cancel this transaction call Paypal at 1 808 824 5559"

Here is another scam.

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PayPal You Sent a Payment to Micro Computer Security LLC Scam