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888-927-6970

Scam Phone Number

Spoofed Caller ID / Name

PayPal

Scam Category

Phishing Scam

Scammer Script / Description

Email claiming user requested $699.99 USD from PayPal as a loan to pay a pending Apple Store balance. Instructs to contact immediately at obfuscated number (letters 'I' and 'O' for '1' and '0').

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