Thread: Is this a scam

Originally Posted by reubsrover

Received an e-mail from 'paypal' into my e-mail account set up for spam from this address.


"service@paypal.intl.com" <cashpayed@usa.com


It shed some light on who Debs really is...

Please note:
We wish to inform you that Debbie Jensen has made his intentions known to PayPal that he will like $300.00to be sent to the recipient's address above via Western Union Money Transfer.



Here's the rest of the e-mail



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Dear Customer,
This email confirm that Debbie Jensen has paid you $6,300.00 for an item through PayPal.
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Payment Details





Seller Email:
<IMG border=0 alt="" width=1 height=5>reubyachoo@yahoo.com.au
Amount:<IMG border=0 alt="" width=1 height=5>$5500Western Union <IMG border=0 alt="" width=1 height=5>

$700.00 charges :
$100.00Total Amount:
<IMG border=0 alt="" width=1 height=5>$6,300.00

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NOTE: This is to inform you that you are required to send a sum of $700.00to the address below via western union money transfer and e-mail the relevant information which you will be provided with after the money has been sent. You are requested to email to us, the MTCN (Money Transfer Control Number) and the Sender's Name and Address used to make the transfer, after which we will then credit a sum of $6,300.00 into your PayPal account. Below is the address where the money is to be sent using western union money transfer.




Agent's Info
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GRETA LOWTHER
1305N,RIVER AVENUE,
WESTON, WV,26452,
UNITED STATE


Address Status:<IMG border=0 alt="" width=5 height=1>Confirmed



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Please note:
We wish to inform you that Debbie Jensen has made his intentions known to PayPal that he will like $300.00to be sent to the recipient's address above via Western Union Money Transfer.
Note:As this transaction was done via our e-mail payments service, any inquiries and necessary information should be sent to us by directly replying to this message, because of the status of this transaction, it has not been passed on to our customer care phone service section,and all inquiries should be directed to this e-mail address as it is the one monitored for your transaction.

This payment has been deducted from the buyer's account and has been " APPROVED" but will not be credited into your account until the Mtcn is sent to us for verification so as to secure both the buyer and the seller.


All you have to do is reply to this e-mail directly with the Mtcn and the sender's name and address used when sending the money. Once it has been verified and the details above sent to us, you will receive a "CONFIRMATION E-MAIL" from PayPal® Service informing you that your account has been credited with $6,300.00


Please, understand that this is a security measure to help protect both the buyer and the seller. Therefore, we apologize for the inconvenience that we may have caused.
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With PayPal, you always shop without sharing your financial information...


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PayPal Email ID PP304

I reported her to PayPal 2 days ago, recieved email this morning from them sugesting cease all contact with her/him, or it. Ive had no other emails from her in the last 2 nights and had thought she may have gone away. Oh my God, A man!!!!!!! Not that their is anything wrong with that. The contact email at PayPal to report this to is spoof@paypal.com.au
Allan

Bump* well, nothing gets old does it?
A mate selling a dining setting in Bris, has an offer from a bloke in nz who wants to buy it and ship it up to Darwin for when he retires there!? Anyone had that one? Setting is only $300.
Cheers