SECURITYJul 29 · 16:08 UTCR/SCAMS/u/feraljoy14

[US] Paypal Scam Text

A user received a PayPal scam text claiming a $1,890 refund reversal and a $4,340 forex deposit debit, totaling $6,230, with a strict 18-minute window to call a number. The user confirmed their bank and PayPal accounts showed no suspicious activity, suspecting the text is a phishing scam. The message originated from Irving, TX, and urged immediate action to prevent account closure.

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PayPalorganizationIrving, TXplace$1,890.00topic$4,340.00topic$6,230.00topicphishing scamtopicforex brokerorganizationIP addresstopicferaljoy14person

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