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I received an email at my work email address in reference to a person I do not know and an account I do not have (Venmo).

Here is the content of the email: L****** P. Garcia requests $249.00   You paid $249.00 USD for Crypto Currency using Venmo.   This amount will be auto deducted every month.   If this is not authorized by you, Call Venmo Customer Service to cancel at +1 814 703_4481 . (Toll Free) .   Do not reply, Replying to this mail will confirm the order.   Pay L****** P.   Send money.   Transfer to your bank.   Make sure you know how to spot payment scams - you might not get your money back if someone scams you.  Venmo is a service of PayPal, Inc., a licensed provider of money transfer services.  All money transmission is provided by PayPal, Inc. pursuant to PayPal, Inc.’s licenses.   PayPal is located at 2211 North First Street, San Jose, CA 95131   If you do not wish to receive this type of email from Venmo in the future, unsubscribe with one click.

Targeted Person's Location

AL, USA- 35896

Scammer Information
Scammer location logo

San Jose, CA

Mobile logo

1(814) 703-4481

Web logo

Unknown URL

Scam Type

Fake Invoice/Supplier Bill

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Business name

VENMO IMPOSTER

Date Reported

October 21, 2024

Scam ID

903643


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