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PayPal Payment Deduction Alert Scam

The "PayPal Payment Deduction Alert" email below, which asks recipients to call telephone number 202-470-0967, is a scam and fake. The fake PayPal customer/technical support number is being used by scammers to trick their potential victims into calling them. If you have received the email below, please do not follow the instructions in it and do not call (202) 470-0967.

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The "PayPal Payment Deduction Alert" Scam

From: Accounts PayPal [speechdecrease4630@gmail.com]

Sent: Wednesday, February 3, 2021, 12:18:17 PM EST

Subject: Payment Deduction Alert

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Hello

We're glad to receive your order. Your order is already processed. Thank you for purchasing with us.

February 03 2021

Purchase ID: 7254698162R

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

Your order at Bitcoin Exchange.(357321)

499.98

Subtotal

499.98

Payment

499.98

Issues with this transation?

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

(202) 470-0967

Please do not reply to this email. This mailbox is not monitored and you will not recive a response. For assistance Call (202) 470-0967

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