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service paypal Email Scam Estimate Cryptocurrency Invoice

The "Estimate from PayPal" cryptocurrency scam email invoice below, which appears to be from service@paypal and claims to be from Crypto Currency is being sent by scammers. 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 service@paypal Email Scam Estimate Cryptocurrency 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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