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Description
Sent a fake email saying someone set up a new PayPal profile for me and that I should call the company to investigate. The phone number given for PayPal customer service was not correct
Targeted Person's Location
NJ, USA- 07012
Scam Type
Phishing
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Business name
Paypal Spoof
Date Reported
August 28, 2025
Scam ID
1048652
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