Scam Type
Phishing Scam
Business Name Used
Paypal
Date Reported
Sep 13, 2022
Victim Postal Code
43065
Total Dollars Lost
0
Scam Description
I got an email from PayPal customer service that there was a pending invoice for bitcoin for $699.99 that would post if I did not respond to dispute the transaction. An 800 number was on the bottom of the message. Called the number and a “representative” sent me a google form to complete to have a refund sent. Then the rep accessed my computer remotely (giving instructions to give him access) and told me to type in the amount for the refund and it would be directly put into my checking account. When instructed to input $600.00, $60,000 was deposited. The rep sent me the following account info to go to the bank to wire back the refund as it was not the right amount and he could “get fired”. I was instructed not to mention that it was from Paypal or my account would be frozen. I took the info to the bank (Huntington) and they were rightfully suspicious.
