Spoof emails

Jackgibson
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I recently received a email that look genuine from Paypal, now I've read into it and it seems to be a spoof one as there's a link in the email that's says paypa, It told me I could have the funds when I entered a tracking number So I sent the parcel However I haven't got the money yet I don't know what action I should take next
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kernowlass
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@Jackgibson

 

Read the below scam and see if it fits   >>>

 

 A TYPICAL PAYPAL SCAM.

They encourage you to use paypal and often ask you to send the item as a gift to a relative somewhere often Nigeria.

You will get/got a "fake" email that looks as though it is from paypal.....it isn't.

It will say the buyer has paid ...you won't have been paid.

They will tell you that the payment is released when you provide paypal with a tracking/shipping number......this won't happen.

They also threaten legal action...have a laugh at that one and ignore it as its rubbish.

Paypal NEVER tell you to send trackable, they advise it for seller protection etc but it is not compulsory.

Paypal NEVER tell you to send an item before the payment is showing in your paypal account.



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