What to do, money request from someone I never heard of?
bkvfuller
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Jun-30-2020
05:52 PM
I received an email from Paypal from someone I do not know asking me to give them $20. How did they even get my name? What do I do to keep this from happening and how do I protect myself? Any information is most appreciated. Thanks.
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kernowlass
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Jul-04-2020
08:28 AM
Probably a spoof and not from paypal, delete and ignore.
Advice is voluntary.
Kudos / Solution appreciated.
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