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Description
Her “sister” was interested in buying dresses so the sister texted me, i offered to ship for free she said she lives in NJ. she asked venmo or zelle i said venmo. she said she needed my email because were not friends. i sent it then get a fake email that it’s pending and more money needs to be sent to become a business account and then it will go through. i then realized it was a scam. she kept sending screenshots that she was calling venmo and that i had to follow the directions in the email and to show her the emails i received. blocked immediately.
Targeted Person's Location
NY, USA - 11746
Scam Type
Phishing
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Business name
Date Reported
September 25, 2025
Scam ID
1067374
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