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The fake PayPal order email below, which claims recipients have purchased Bitcoin or other cryptocurrencies, is a scam. The aim of the scam is to trick potential victims into calling (877) 731-4359, a fake PayPal customer support telephone number. Calling the fake PayPal telephone number will contact the scammers who will pretend to be PayPal representatives. The scammers will ask their potential victims will for their account credentials, personal and financial information, which they will use fraudulently.
Date: Mon, Aug 8, 2022 at 9:44 AMSubject: Receipt for order no GJLD-ABQYH-IANVI for PayPalWe've Got Your Order PaypalMerchantBitcoinExchangeOrder InfoOrder Date: Monday, August 08, 2022Order ID: MEMGQ-OEYRN-KCULCustomer ID : RXX343PRCustomer : [name removed]Customer Register Email: [email address removed]Billing Address: [address removed]DescriptionItem: Bitcoin Exchange.(Custom4#)Qty: 1Unit Price: $390.45Total: $390.45A Discount From MerchantAs a token of appreciation for your recent order, we offer you a 10% OFF on your further purchases. Thank youIssues with this transaction?You have 24 Hours from the date of the transaction to open a dispute.For assistance Call +1(877) 731-4359
Date: Mon, Aug 8, 2022 at 9:44 AM
Subject: Receipt for order no GJLD-ABQYH-IANVI for PayPal
We've Got Your Order Paypal
Merchant
Bitcoin
Exchange
Order Info
Order Date: Monday, August 08, 2022
Order ID: MEMGQ-OEYRN-KCUL
Customer ID : RXX343PR
Customer : [name removed]
Customer Register Email: [email address removed]
Billing Address: [address removed]
Description
Item: Bitcoin Exchange.(Custom4#)
Qty: 1
Unit Price: $390.45
Total: $390.45
A Discount From Merchant
As a token of appreciation for your recent order, we offer you a 10% OFF on your further purchases. Thank you
Issues with this transaction?
You have 24 Hours from the date of the transaction to open a dispute.
For assistance Call +1(877) 731-4359
If you were tricked by this scam, please contact PayPal for help.
