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Description

I received an email from a PayPal email address about a recurring charge. I called the number which had an automated options menu that sounded like it was for PayPal. The person on the other end acted as customer support & asked me to share my screen while putting in money transfer attempts that all failed out as scams or had me send myself gift cards via email. He had me set up a Bitcoin Depot account & is trying to get me to make a transaction from a local depot with him on the phone.

Targeted Person's Location

WI, USA- 53711

Scammer Information
Scammer location logo

Unknown Location

Mobile logo

(805) 500-3178

Web logo

PayPal.com

Scam Type

Phishing

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Business name

PayPal impostor

Date Reported

October 10, 2025

Scam ID

1077952


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