The fake PayPal email below which claims the recipients have sent payment to Gay Glazbrook, 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 "You Sent $135.00 USD to Gay Glazbrook " Scam
From: service@paypal.com 697ccbe700c0e7cb9a0c74a0af89252a@pdamooihvmhmlheefatimar.net
Sent: Sunday, February 28, 2021, 04:31:49 PM CST
Subject: here's your receipt for sent a $135.00 USD payment
[email address], here's your receipt.
Hello [email address],
PayPal
You sent $135.00 USD to Gay Glazbrook
Transaction Details
Transaction ID: 711252129899613097408 02/28/2021 05:31:47 pm
Money sent
$135.00 USD
Fee
$0.00 USD
Paid with:
CARD
$135.00 USD
You paid $135.00 USD
Gay Glazbrook will receive
$135.00 USD
Cancel Transfer
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.