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NETSPARKER PayPal Scam Confirmation Purchase Text

The NETSPARKER PayPal scam text below, which claims recipients made a payment and they should call 1-888-725-5109 to cancel, is being sent by scammers. The aim of the scam is to frighten and trick potential victims into calling the fake PayPal customer support telephone number.

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The NETSPARKER PayPal Scam

From: 08002606917

NOTE FROM [name]: quote You Paid $467.00 USD to NETSPARKER. Thanks For Using PAYPAL. This Email Confirmation for Your Purchase, If It's Unauthorized Please Cancel the Order now @+1-888-725-5109 Change all your passwords

If contacted, the scammers will pretend to be PayPal customer support representatives and attempt to trick potential victims into giving them their account credentials, personal and financial information.

If you were tricked into disclosing your account credentials or gave the scammers access to your computer, change your passwords. If you have disclosed your financial information, please contact your bank for help.

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