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I received this weird email: Set up your PayPal account profile Account Notice: A recent activity of $983.75 transaction was recorded with a new profile. If this was not your action, reach us at +1(805) 500-8413. If correct, you can disregard this alert. Auto pending bill accepted from this account.Your New Account added you to the Crypto Wallet account. Your user ID: receipt34532 Use this link to finish setting up your profile for this account. The link will expire in 24 hours. I called the number above and was on hold for Over 20 minutes before they said my call could not be completed. Then I forwarded the email to phishing@paypal
Targeted Person's Location
CA, USA- 94608
Scam Type
Credit Cards
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Business name
Paypal IMPOSTER
Date Reported
September 2, 2025
Scam ID
1051759
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