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.
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.