01165047374

Total scammers, watch out!

What a load of nonsense! I’ve just had an email purporting to be from a dodgy version of PayPal, claiming they required my banking information to verify a supposed purchase of a camera gadget via my PayPal account. Clearly, it’s a scam!

Received a dodgy email claiming to be from Amazon, featuring the number [+116-504-7374], stating I’d supposedly bought a £500 iPhone. Opted not to dial the number, though.

I received an email that claims to be from Amazon, requesting I contact them regarding a refund. I would advise against calling them or clicking on any links provided. It feels a bit dodgy, so best to steer clear!

I received yet another email purporting to confirm an order for three Minolta 20.0 Megapixel Bridge Cameras, priced at £129.99 each, supposedly from Target Inc. through PayPal. Oddly enough, it lacks any hyperlinks and simply provides a contact number in Leicester. Be wary of the con they might try to pull if you decide to ring them. Just take a look at the earlier post where someone said, “I called them up and acted as if I was falling for their ruse.”

I've encountered a couple of these flimsy scam emails already today, so do take heed and don't fall for it! There's a mountain of clues in there that scream "scam," so stay vigilant. "Greetings Valued Customer! Receipt for your payment to Target Inc. We appreciate your recent online purchase and for choosing PãyPãl as your payment processor. We’ve successfully logged your order from 21st December 2022, and it's currently being prepared for dispatch through standard shipping. Your online transaction of £129.99 has been processed via your available PayPal credit balance, and you should see it reflected on your statement shortly. Here are the details of your order: - Customer Reference # 942-9586154 Minolta 20.0 Megapixel Bridge Camera Quantity Ordered: 03 units Shipping Cost: £20.00 Total Order Amount: £129.99 Should you have any concerns regarding this transaction or wish to cancel the order for a full refund, please don’t hesitate to contact our support team at once. For assistance, you can reach us at Toll-free # +44 116 504 7374 With best regards,"

Just like many others, I've noticed an unusual charge on my PayPal for three cameras that I certainly didn't buy.

Absolutely the same here! I’ve noticed a charge for three cameras appearing on my PayPal account as well. Quite alarming!

Received a couple of emails today featuring this number. One purported to be from "PãyPãl" (with those peculiar characters), and the other was associated with "Target." It’s clearly a scam; they even falsely state that the number is "toll free," which it certainly isn't. If you give them a call, they'll claim they're attempting to arrange a refund for you, but in reality, it's just a scheme to clear out your entire account.

I feel the same way. I'm a bit wary about whether this number redirects to a premium line. Best to steer clear, I reckon.

It seems I've somehow ended up purchasing a Minolta camera-twice, mind you-through PayPal. The number listed on the dodgy email I received is +44 116 504 7374. The names mentioned are Kelle T Strickland or Crystal J Holley. Definitely smells like a scam to me!

I didn't actually get a call, but I was inundated with a dodgy email purporting to be about a camera purchase from PayPal. It didn’t contain any links, just this phone number as the focus of the scam.

Received an email from this number rather than a phone call. They claim to be associated with Target Inc regarding a camera purchase I made through PayPal!

I've received an email stating that I've made a purchase via PayPal, yet it only includes my email and no other information. Quite suspicious, I must say!

Like many before me, I was also targeted by a fraudulent email claiming to confirm a non-existent order, complete with this number asking me to ring for a so-called ‘refund’. Naturally, I didn’t bother to call them; it was patently a scam.

I didn’t receive a phone call, but I did get an email regarding this number for any inquiries. They claim to represent Target Inc in relation to a camera purchase made through PayPal.

Just like many others, I got an email on the 19th of December regarding this number for "inquiries." It was a confirmation for a camera purchase from Target Inc via PayPal. Quite strange, really!

I’ve fallen victim to a PayPal scam and have already reported it to the authorities.

Just like that - Target Inc. made a dodgy sale with a counterfeit camera via PayPal - I ended up with three of them!

Identical to previous cases I've encountered. It’s yet another scam involving PayPal.

I echo the sentiments of many here. I decided to give them a ring and let them know that I’m a practicing witch, and I’ve now placed a little hex on him-let's just say he might have some unfortunate happenings with his manhood soon! It’s painfully obvious they originate from somewhere like Mumbai; I can definitely place that accent. So, whatever you do, steer clear of clicking on anything they might send your way. I mean, why not pick up the phone and give them a taste of our discontent? A bit of good-natured mockery and a solid dose of invective might just get through to them. If we all took this approach, perhaps they’d finally grasp the magnitude of our frustration. A steady stream of abuse could very well make them reconsider their career path!

I’m in the same boat. Looking to buy a camera from Target using PayPal.

Like many before me, I've discovered a notification indicating that there are three cameras bought using my PayPal account.

I just received a similar one moments ago.

I never received a call, but I did get a dodgy email regarding a so-called PayPal transaction for more than £200. Strangely enough, there were no clickable links included-just this phone number they expect me to ring to sort out a refund. Naturally, I had no intention of picking up the phone!

Just got an utterly dodgy email regarding a camera that I allegedly bought and paid for through PayPal. The thing is, I never made such a purchase! I've double-checked my PayPal account, and there’s nothing there. Quite the con, if you ask me!

I'm in the same boat. They lured me in with the promise of a camera deal and mentioned PayPal. I gave them a ring, putting on a act to see where it would lead. The chap claimed to be representing PayPal, but it was all rather laughable-no mention of them in the email address at all. They then told me to fill out a form to cancel my so-called transaction. I played along, anticipating the trickery that was about to unfold. He instructed me to type in "Anydesk." Not unexpected! Lo and behold, the Anydesk website popped up, flaunting a big red button proclaiming "Download." For the uninitiated, Anydesk is a programme that grants remote access to your computer. Once activated, it displays a unique login number, which you then provide to the person on the line, who also has Anydesk running on their end. They input the number, gaining control of your machine, often leading to them locking your files and demanding a ransom to unlock them. After I logged into Anydesk, they inquired about what I saw on my screen. I told them what was there, and lo and behold, they asked if I could see a red button for download. I confirmed, and they urged me to click it for the dubious "form." At that juncture, I revealed my background in IT, explaining that I recognised Anydesk and their ploy to take control of my device. I admitted I was fully aware it was a scam from the get-go, just keen to see how far they'd push it. I didn't hold back, calling the bloke a shameless crook and suggested quite dramatically that he deserved a more severe consequence. After my little tirade, he abruptly hung up, not a word in reply. He had the typical Indian accent that seems common in these scams.