Online Threat Alerts (OTA) - Alerting you to scams and frauds.
Scamming - Fraud
Scammers are using the telephone number 833-419-3698 to trick potential victims into contacting them. The scammers pretend to be from PayPal, Amazon, Microsoft, and other popular internet giants. Below is a sample of a scam email disguised as an invoice asking potential victims to call the same fake telephone number.
Here's your invoiceFlorida Public Benefit Corporation sent you an invoice for $999.99 USDDue on receipt.Invoice detailsAmount requested$999.99 USDNote from sellerIf you did not authorize this order, please reach out to PayPal right away to cancel it. If we don't hear from you, the order will be processed as approved. For assistance, please call +1(833) 419-3698. Hours of operation: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a. m. to 8:00 p. m. Central time
Here's your invoice
Florida Public Benefit Corporation sent you an invoice for $999.99 USD
Due on receipt.
Invoice details
Amount requested
$999.99 USD
Note from seller
If you did not authorize this order, please reach out to PayPal right away to cancel it. If we don't hear from you, the order will be processed as approved. For assistance, please call +1(833) 419-3698. Hours of operation: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a. m. to 8:00 p. m. Central time
If you were tricked into disclosing account credentials or financial information please attempt to change your passwords and contact your bank or other financial institution for help.
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Another scam: "Mac Store has updated their money request Updated request details Amount requested $999.99 USD Note from Mac Store: Thank you for your purchase! If you have any questions regarding your order, please contact us right away at 1(833) 419-3698. If we do not hear from you, we will proceed with processing the transaction. Transaction ID U-0A223238G5841184J Transaction date November 19, 2024"
