The scammers are getting closer to a spoof that would work

relayer

I think a phishing scam that would work is after an eBay auction, send a "Notification of an Instant Payment Received from (xxx)" to the seller after an auction closed.

I click on the "View the details of this transaction here: ABCD123456789" links in those emails

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This email confirms that you have paid phonebuyer (phonebuyer451@yahoo.com) $278.99 USD using PayPal.


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Payment Details


Item # Item Title Quantity Price Subtotal
8126628705 Myst III 1 $270. USD $270.00 USD



Shipping & Handling via USPS First Class Mail
(includes any seller handling fees) $8.99 USD
Shipping Insurance (not offered) : --

Total: $278.99 USD

If you did not authorize this payment or if you need assistance with
your account, please contact PayPal customer service at:


https://www.paypal.com/row/wf/f=payment-fraud



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littlejohn

hi
yes i done got that two times now.
littlejohn

ss350camaro

What? Are you nuts ??
Are you trying to train rip-off artists now ?