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Phony PayPal Purchase

In this sample, the hook is a phony transaction. Since the recipient didn't "buy" this item, they will click on the link at the bottom to dispute the charge.
 

From:PayPal [mailto:serviceatpaypal.com]
Sent:
Wednesday, January 09, 200810:52 AM
Subject: Receipt for Your Payment to SH ENT

PayPal

These graphics are being pulled directly from the real PayPal site.

 

 

Dear Customer,

This email confirms that you have paid SH ENT (gdash1@gmail.com) $23.00 USD using PayPal.



Payment Details

Transaction ID:

9U863270P60945720

Item Price:

$20.00 USD

Total Shipping:

$3.00 USD

Total:

$23.00 USD

Order Description:

Swishahouse Logo - T-Shirts

The following options were included with this ayment:

Size: 2X
Color: navy

It may take a few moments for this transaction to appear in the Recent Activity list on your Account Overview.

Business Information

 

 

Business:

SH ENT

Contact E-Mail:

gdash1@gmail.com


Note: If you haven't authorized this charge ,click the link below to dispute transaction and get full refund to the link below
http://ns1dotncwcomdotcom/~dean/pay.html (Encrypted Link ) No, it isn't. Encrypted web traffic requires an https connection. 

To receive your refund, you will have to provide credit card or bank account information. Don't hold your breath waiting for the refund, but be prepared for some large, unauthorized debits if you fell for this scam.

If you have questions about the shipping and tracking of your purchased item or service, please contact SH ENT at gdash1@gmail.com.



Thank you for using PayPal!
The PayPal Team
PayPal Email ID PP120

 

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