![]() ![]() Here’s the invoice that popped up when the “View and Pay Invoice” button was clicked: If you suspect you did not make this transaction, immediately contact us at the toll-free number….” This transaction will appear in the automatically deducted amount on PayPal activity after 24 hours. “$600.00 has been debited to your account for the Walmart Gift Card purchase. ![]() Hovering over the “View and Pay Invoice” button shows the button indeed wants to load a link at, and clicking that link indeed brings up an active invoice at .Īlso, the email headers in the phishing message (PDF) show that it passed all email validation checks as being sent by PayPal, and that it was sent through an Internet address assigned to PayPal.īoth the email and the invoice state that “there is evidence that your PayPal account has been accessed unlawfully.” The message continues: ![]() For starters, all of the links in the email lead to. While the phishing message attached to the invoice is somewhat awkwardly worded, there are many convincing aspects of this hybrid scam. Also, check out /StopFraud for more resources to help spot cybercrime, fraud, and tech support scams.A copy of the phishing message included in the invoice. Have questions about a Geek Squad message? Reach out to Best Buy. Customers can call 1-888-BESTBUY to confirm whether a suspicious email is real. ![]() Always do proper research before agreeing to any transactions – especially unexpected ones. If someone tells you you’ll lose hundreds of dollars if you don’t act now, don’t be easily intimidated.
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