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Today I received two emails from Everette Batz, email address [email protected] and Josh Wideman, e mail address [email protected], pretending to be PayPal or PayPal stripe. One email stated payment of $431.23 had been sent to cionbase corporation. If I didn't recognize the transaction to call 802-219-3363 or 803-969-3565. The other email described the unauthorized purchase of an Apple iPhone 16. This email asks if I hadn't made the transaction to call 816.357.9768. I did not call anyone nor did I make this purchase Last week my personal information, credit cards and personal banking was compromised. Someone began using my Belk credit card, then attempted to use my USAA credit card and trying to withdraw/transfer money to their personal accounts. The credit card charges were credited toy card. The money withdrawal an money transfer were blocked. I received a phone call from Belk credit card, then I called them back to freeze accounts. I then went to the bank and changed information.i notified Experian to freeze my credit. I don't know if they were able make this purchase.

Dollars Lost

$431.23

Targeted Person's Location

NC, USA- 28348

Scammer Information
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Unknown Location

Mobile logo

(802) 219-3363

Web logo

Palpay

Scam Type

Phishing

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Business name

PayPal PayPal stripe - IMPOSTER

Date Reported

August 14, 2025

Scam ID

1037560


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