A call to the toll-free number listed in the invoice was received by a man who answered the phone as generic “customer service,” instead of trying to spoof PayPal or Walmart. The reader who shared this phishing email said he logged into his PayPal account and could find no signs of the invoice in question.
The phony PayPal invoice, which was sent and hosted by. 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. The use of a dedicated personal computer for troubleshooting signifies that technicians can address issues even if the phone itself is not functioning.A copy of the phishing message included in the invoice. Whether referring to a minor software issue or a major system crash, help is only moments away when this unique application is employed. Some of these include (but may not necessarily be limited to) Samsung, Asus, Sony, HTC, LG and Lenovo. TeamViewer QuickSupport is compatible with numerous devices. The primary benefit is that technicians are provided access to the most important systems within the phone, quickly resolving any issues. It is instead linked via a personal computer (either a Mac or a Windows OS). However, it should be noted that this support will not be accessed via the smartphone directly. TeamViewer QuickSupport is a perfect application during instances when smartphone users may require expert advice in order to address a software or hardware issue. Softonic review Efficient technical support package for smartphone users
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