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Scamming - Fraud
The fake "Paypal Account Access Is Temporary Limited" email below, which asks recipients to call 845-319-7741 is a scam. The fake email is being sent by online scammers who are attempting to trick their potential victims into calling them at the fake PayPal customer service or support telephone number. If contacted, the scammers will attempt to trick callers into disclosing their account credentials, personal and financial information. If they are successful in getting the stolen information, they will use it fraudulently.
Attn: Your PayPal account access is temporary limitedFrom: Customer Service alexander4280rob@gmail.comPayPalDear User,Attn: We noticed unusual activity in your PayPal accountThanks for your patience while we review the unauthorised activity case on a payment you have sent. We're happy to confirm that this transaction is eligible for PayPal Buyer Protection, and we'll cover the full disputed amount for you if there are any.The payment for this transaction is now pending in your PayPal balance awaiting confirmation from the sender. If It’s you, There's no further action required from you at this time. We'll let you know if we need any additional information.Transaction detailsMerchant's name: Analog Foudation LLCMerchant's transaction ID: 7760FGG9N00876DYour transaction ID: PPSRN008567RRInvoice ID: LNV13-SSKG-RRPN-8860-5729Transaction date: 9 JuLY 2021Transaction amount: $ 649.99 USDIf you did not authorize the charge, you have 72 hours from the date of transaction to open a dispute. For more information, We recommend you to get in touch with us.PayPal Customer Service toll-free for the USA & CANADA +1 845 319-7741 or info@paypal.comPlease don't reply to this email. This mailbox is not monitored and you will not receive a response. For assistance, log in to your PayPal account and click help in the top right corner of any PayPal page.
Attn: Your PayPal account access is temporary limited
From: Customer Service alexander4280rob@gmail.com
PayPal
Dear User,
Attn: We noticed unusual activity in your PayPal account
Thanks for your patience while we review the unauthorised activity case on a payment you have sent. We're happy to confirm that this transaction is eligible for PayPal Buyer Protection, and we'll cover the full disputed amount for you if there are any.
The payment for this transaction is now pending in your PayPal balance awaiting confirmation from the sender. If It’s you, There's no further action required from you at this time. We'll let you know if we need any additional information.
Transaction details
Merchant's name: Analog Foudation LLC
Merchant's transaction ID: 7760FGG9N00876D
Your transaction ID: PPSRN008567RR
Invoice ID: LNV13-SSKG-RRPN-8860-5729
Transaction date: 9 JuLY 2021
Transaction amount: $ 649.99 USD
If you did not authorize the charge, you have 72 hours from the date of transaction to open a dispute. For more information, We recommend you to get in touch with us.
PayPal Customer Service toll-free for the USA & CANADA +1 845 319-7741 or info@paypal.com
Please don't reply to this email. This mailbox is not monitored and you will not receive a response. For assistance, log in to your PayPal account and click help in the top right corner of any PayPal page.
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"Customer Service lw4542628@gmail.com Mon 11/15/2021 8:05 AM PayPal Dear User, Attn: We noticed unusual activity in your PayPal account Thanks for your patience while we review the unauthorised activity case on a payment you have sent. We're happy to confirm that this transaction is eligible for PayPal Buyer Protection, and we'll cover the full disputed amount for you if there are any. The payment for this transaction is now pending in your PayPal balance awaiting confirmation from the sender. If It’s you, There's no further action required from you at this time. We'll let you know if we need any additional information. Transaction details Merchant's name: Claire Madison LLC Merchant's transaction ID: 66HYT52NHM0024933H Your transaction ID: PPSRN008659GH07DT Invoice ID: INV70-BNKG-PNBS-6689-098S Transaction date: 15 November 2021 Transaction amount: $ 1249.99 USD If you did not authorize the charge, you have 72 hours from the date of transaction to open a dispute. For more information, We recommend you to get in touch with us. PayPal Customer Service toll-free for the USA & CANADA 1 843 606-1260 or info@paypal.com" Here is another scam.
Another scam: "Attn: Your PayPal account access is temporarily limited This message was identified as junk. We'll delete it after 9 days. It's not junk This message was identified as junk. We'll delete it after 9 days. Customer Service Wed 10/13/2021 5:06 AM PayPal Dear User, Attn: We noticed unusual activity in your PayPal account Thanks for your patience while we review the unauthorised activity on your PayPal account. We want to alert you that calls from your PayPal account have been identified as a potential 'PayPal' scam. The affected originating number is 1 (810) 359-4595. To help mitigate any possible fraud, we would like you to review your current system set up and look for any fraudulent or suspicious activity. If you have noticed fraudulent activity, take steps to prevent unauthorized access to your PayPal account. We have included some basic Fraud Prevention documents to assist. If you are aware of this current charge and believe our alert to be a false positive, please provide a business use for the recent charges on your PayPal account. For more information contact us toll free for USA & Canada 1 845 319 7741 or info@paypal.com Merchant's name: Roma Online Store Invoice ID: INV76-SSRN-0058-6659 Transaction date: 13 October 2021 Transaction amount: $ 989.49 USD If you did not authorize the charge, you have 72 hours from the date of transaction to open a dispute.For detailed information on the transaction, visit the recent ctivity section of your PayPal account. For more information, We recommend you to get in touch with us. PayPal Customer Service toll-free for the USA & CANADA 1 845 319-7741 or info@paypal.com"
I get several pay pal scam emails every week saying I have charged anywhere from $500 to $1500 on pay pal for some product. I forward all of these emails to PayPal but they continue. It’s so frustrating.