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Is There a PayPal Scam Going Around? October 2022
Is There a PayPal Scam Going Around? October 2022

The "Estimate from PayPal" cryptocurrency scam email invoice below, which appears to be from service@paypal and claims to be from Crypto Currency is one of the many scams being sent by scammers in 2022. The scammers are attempting to trick their potential victims into calling them at +1 (888)328-4524, which is a fake PayPal customer support telephone number. If you have received the fake PayPal invoice, please do not call the telephone number in it, just delete it.

The PayPal Scam Email Invoice

From: service@paypal

Sent: Mon, Oct 12, 2022 12:53 pm

Subject: Estimate from Crypto Currency +1 (888) 328-4524 (0038)

Hello,

Here's your estimate

Crypto Currency +1 (888) 328-4524 sent you an estimate for $538.00 USD.

View Your Estimate

Seller note to customer

Congratulations! On your Purchase of a Crypto Currency using PayPal amount given in the invoice for Any Disputes or to Stop the Payment call us immediately at +1 (888) 328-4524

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