Scam Number: +1-866-886-4452
Scammer’s Website or Email: [email protected]
Additional information about this scam:
I hardly get any E-Mails from scammers, so it is a rare treat that I get to share this one. This is another potential refund/PayPal scam claiming that I just purchased some Bitcoin. Noticed that they cannot even spend the time to do simple math for the “Total” field. Have at it folks!
Some details that the scammer could ask:
User Number: 025813
Bitcoin Amount: $428.63
Transaction Fee: $5.49
Merchant: Coinbase Global Inc
“Invoice” Number: TXNLIY-BMMFV#118700300
Transaction Date: 2024-August-13
Text of the E-Mail (verbatim, errors included):
[Complete Your Payment]
We’ve received your PayPal payment successfully. Thank you for your prompt payment. Your transaction is being processed, and you will receive a confirmation shortly.[E-Mail address redacted]
Text of the “Invoice” (verbatim, errors included):
PayPal
Helpdesk Number: +1(866) 886-4452
Dear User: 025813 - [E-Mail address redacted]
You’ve an authorized $428.63 payment to CoinBase Global Inc.
We appreciate your payment via PayPal On 2024-August-13 for your Coinbase Global Inc., Order. We’d like to inform you that $428.63 has been charged to your account using the email. This charge will appear on your account statement within 12 hours.
Payment Information
You’ve bought: 0.01395 BTC
BTC Value: $428.63
Transaction Fee: $5.49
Merchant Information: Coinbase Global Inc, Your Invoice: TXNLIY-BMMFV#118700300
Total: $428.63
Issue with Transaction?
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