World Health Organization COVID Fund Invoice Scam

HollowKnights2k
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Hey world. Not sure if I'm the only one receiving this invoice but just got an invoice for $20.00 from something called the Respond Fund for World Solidarity from the World Health Organization.  Paypal won't let me dispute this invoice nor would I presume the WHO would send dubious invoices for donations through Paypal so I'm assuming it's a scam. Just curious if this is being sent out to others. Thanks!

 

 

 

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rbhaala
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Same here. I've tried to delete and dispute...can do neither. Seriously, PayPal. I left once before due to PayPal's inability to stop spammers. Looks like I may leave again. But no way am I paying an invoice from any government agency. 

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ohm3k
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Read through legal again and gather a dispute case can not be opened on an open invoice. I am assuming it will be disputable if in fact a transaction occurs.
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Kattrenee
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I’m not sure what we’re supposed to do I’ve been trying to do the dispute myself I don’t want them to try to take money from my account however I don’t think I have a permanently saved card on my Files so hopefully they can’t get to my money but I don’t want to donate no money
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ohm3k
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I feel you. My scam radar went off immediately. Many are complaining about the same on their twitter, Facebook etc. If it is not fraud then the WHO strong arming donations is anyway.
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Amyluvslife
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Of the same mind here, Scam.
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Mike1953CA
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Yes...information from following links:

 

https://www.shastarcf.org/funds/covid-19

 

 

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Mike1953CA
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ohm3k
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The hyperlink on invoice took me to the info page for the COVID-19 Solidarity Response Fund for WHO but invoice states it is the COVID-19 Relief Fund.
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Altamarine
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I received it. I’m not even sure it’s not a scam so why would I pay? It’s also in US funds which with the exchange rate adds up to quite a bit more than $20
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Becva
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I am assuming it is a scam and not anything to do with WHO. It would be nice if PayPal could flag this - surely there is a way for them to validate the invoice sender here?
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