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The PayPal Estimate scam invoice below, which 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.
From: service@paypalSent: Mon, Sep 19, 2022 12:53 pmSubject: Estimate from Crypto Currency +1 (888) 328-4524 (0038)Hello,Here's your estimateCrypto Currency +1 (888) 328-4524 sent you an estimate for $538.00 USD.View Your EstimateSeller note to customerCongratulations! 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
From: service@paypal
Sent: Mon, Sep 19, 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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Received this scam:"Date : 15/09/2022HiWe value your business and the fact that you trade Bitcoin with one of our blockchain partners, Coinbase. It can take up to 24 hours for the account statement for this transaction to refresh.The specifics of your purchase are listed below.Transaction NumberSent a paymentBTC transferred toRecipientUsing: Rgstrd BankAccountF9A6HRZDPCM$5380.024TradeStation Inc.$538Please get in touch with us at our toll free number if you want to report any suspicious or unauthorised activities in your account.This transaction can take some time to show up on your statement. 1 [888]-220-[1514]"