Another damn paypal spoof to look out for:
Sphinx357
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Just got this lovely bs:
I do a lot of paying by paypal so I know what a reciept looks like and this one was suspicious the second I looked at it. I of course forwarded it to spoof@paypal.com and they confirmed the fake e-mail. Anyway beware.
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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Shipping Information: No shipping adress required
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Thank you for using PayPal!
The PayPal Team
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PayPal Email ID PP120
I do a lot of paying by paypal so I know what a reciept looks like and this one was suspicious the second I looked at it. I of course forwarded it to spoof@paypal.com and they confirmed the fake e-mail. Anyway beware.
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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Shipping Information: No shipping adress required
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Thank you for using PayPal!
The PayPal Team
Please do not reply to this e-mail. Mail sent to this address cannot be answered. For assistance, log in to your PayPal account and choose the "Help" link in the footer of any page.
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PayPal Email ID PP120
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PS: Your avatar still deeply disturbs me.
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Dumb Crooks!
WS
Read down to where the legit seller of the auction responded to my inquiry.