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16. Yes, several times. Forward the email to abuse@gmail.com, abuse@aol.com or etc. and the IP in the address of the sender.

Reply to 3Hotdogs (Original post)

Fri Jun 13, 2025, 05:46 PM

Jun 13

(abuse@whatever your email server is.)

Never forget -- you can always login to your PayPal account and view all recent transactions on that account. If they don't show it, it didn't happen.

Any similar charges to your charge card, debit card, checking account -- check directly with the bank that issued that card/account. Most will have their 1-800 number on the back of the card. I've seen bogus charges on my checking account w/my S&L at least twice, and they took care of it quickly and smoothly.

None of the charges claimed in an email to have been made on my PayPal account has ever showed up, anywhere. They are mostly bluff threats to get you to send your ID info or login to a phishing-enabled Web page.

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New scan? I got an email from PayPal about a $488 invoice. I didn't order anything through PayPal [View all] 3Hotdogs Jun 13 OP

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My MIL got caught with a PayPal scam. They tried to say she made a purchase and owed someone $1.4k. woodsprite Jun 13 #12

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Got something similar snowybirdie Jun 13 #15

Yes, several times. Forward the email to abuse@gmail.com, abuse@aol.com or etc. and the IP in the address of the sender. eppur_se_muova Jun 13 #16