Scam ???? has anyone had this email

Garrysmythe
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Date:2021-06-01 03:15:45 EST

Subscription ID: PP-SSGKEG6835T

Dear User,

Your authorization for the payment $719.89 to Home Depot is successful.

 

This charge of$719.89 (inclusive of taxes) will appear on your bank or card statement as payments to **Home Depot. To view all the transaction details, please log into your PayPal account, it may take 24 to 48 hours for this transaction to appear on your account.

 

PayPal Customer Service for the USA & Canada Instruction to merchant

Home DepotNo Instructions Entered <removed> Delivery Method: Not SpecifiedDescription Qty Unit price Amount Home Depot Service Warranty- PP-SSGKEG6835T1$719.89$719.89Customized Software SolutionsAnnual Subscription Services  Subtotal$719.89x  Total $719.89

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kernowlass
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@Garrysmythe 

 

If its a spoof then NEVER USE ANY LINK.

Firstly if the email/text addressed you as ''Dear Member'' / ''Customer'' / ''Client'' OR your ''email address'' then that confirms its a spoof as paypal would address you by your full name eg Dear John Smith.

Secondly if there was a link OR attachment in that email/text to ''cancel'' any transaction or ''confirm'' any details then again it would be a spoof.

If there was a problem with your account Paypal would not ask you to click on an unsafe link in an email or by downloading an attachment, they would direct you to log in normally and go to the resolution or the message centre for more information.

More info here >>
https://www.paypal.com/us/selfhelp/article/how-to-spot-fake-emails-faq2340/2
https://www.paypal.com/us/webapps/mpp/security/suspicious-activity


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