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The fake PayPal invoice below, which claims the recipients' order has been approved and the transaction will appear on their accounts statement, is a scam. The fake email is being sent by scammers who are attempting to trick their potential victims into calling them at 1-855-491-2513, fake PayPal customer service.
From: Billing Dept billingdept61867@gmail.comDate: 12/09/2021 11:02 AMSubject: Receipt of iphone 13 pro maxPayPalDear buyer,We wanted to let you know, you have made a transaction as your order of $544 on 09 Dec 2021 has been approved.This transaction may appear in your account statement as PayPal by next 24 to 48hrs.The amount of $544 was successfully sent to the Apple store for online transaction of iPhone 13 pro max.Details is GeneratedPaid Amount: $544 USDTransaction Receipt Number: 0DG-8249Transaction Date: 09/12/2021Debit Mode: Online/AuthorizationAny issue with transaction or any cancel/question, please let us know our customerToll Free No: +1(855) - (491) - (2513)RegardsBilling Team.
From: Billing Dept billingdept61867@gmail.com
Date: 12/09/2021 11:02 AM
Subject: Receipt of iphone 13 pro max
PayPal
Dear buyer,
We wanted to let you know, you have made a transaction as your order of $544 on 09 Dec 2021 has been approved.
This transaction may appear in your account statement as PayPal by next 24 to 48hrs.
The amount of $544 was successfully sent to the Apple store for online transaction of iPhone 13 pro max.
Details is Generated
Paid Amount: $544 USD
Transaction Receipt Number: 0DG-8249
Transaction Date: 09/12/2021
Debit Mode: Online/Authorization
Any issue with transaction or any cancel/question, please let us know our customer
Toll Free No: +1(855) - (491) - (2513)
Regards
Billing Team.