by dave-o
Mon Jul 21, 2014 2:06 pm
Got one of those paypal wire transfer scams to report. In this variant "Kenny" was trying to steal $680 for shipping charges by "depositing" the payment plus shipping in a holding account and having us Money Gram the $680 to someone named Devonia Holland in Indiana.
(Similar to this: http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2009/ ... cams-work/ )
Girlfriend listed some furniture on Craigslist and "Kenny" emailed with an offer. After some back and forth and an agreement on the price, he said he could only use paypal to purchase and she received this fake paypal notification:
"Kenny" also followed up with these instructions:
The [email protected] appears in quite a few other scams.. just adding this one to the list for the next person they try to steal from. Fortunately we didn't get suckered, and hopefully this'll help someone else.
(Similar to this: http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2009/ ... cams-work/ )
Girlfriend listed some furniture on Craigslist and "Kenny" emailed with an offer. After some back and forth and an agreement on the price, he said he could only use paypal to purchase and she received this fake paypal notification:
---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: Notification Via PayPal® <[email protected]>
Date: Mon, Jul 21, 2014 at 12:08 PM
Subject: PayPal Payment Confirmation
To: me
Dear ***************,
This is to inform to you that we have received your payment of $1,630.00 USD from Kenny Jay for the Merchandise he bought from you and the money will only reflect in your account after you must have followed procedure.
You need to provide the 8 Digit (Reference Number ), Sender's Name and Address used to make the transfer of the $680 USD to his Pickup Agent to complete this transaction. We Advise you to send the said amount meant for his pick up agent so that we can credit your account. Kindly provide the 8 Digit (Reference Number) so all procedures in checking the correctness of funds into your account can be completed. We are working with Money Gram on this transaction.
The money has now been deducted from the buyer's account and is ready to be deposited into your PayPal® account. Please reply this email directly with the Information needed from you. While funds are pending, the money belongs to you but is not available to spend or withdraw
This procedure is due to new policies at PayPal® to protect both the buyer and the seller and to erase the growing number of fraudulent activities perpetrated via the internet. When some sellers receive payments, we may hold the money in a pending balance for up to 24 hours to help make sure that there are funds in the seller's account to cover potential refunds or claims. The funds may be released early if PayPal determines that the transaction has been fulfilled and customers are satisfied.
Your payment is intact. You are advised to complete this transaction. If you have questions about this payment for your sold Merchandise or service, please contact PayPal by replying to this email directly.
Here at PayPal® you can be assured that your security and safety is our topmost concern.
We hope to read from you soon.
Thank you for using PayPal® !
The PayPal® Team
How PayPal works to increase your safety
•PayPal never shares your personal financial information with recipients.
•Your account is covered 100% in case of unauthorized use.
•In case of a dispute, PayPal acts as an intermediary between the buyer and the seller.
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The Transfer Approved.
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Director Compliance
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President
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"Kenny" also followed up with these instructions:
I have made the payment so i expect that you should have gotten an email from PayPal any moment for confirmation, and i will suggest you check your PayPal email in-box or SPAM box for their emails.I want you to know that i added an extra fee of $680 to the total payment which i need you to help send to the agent coming for pick up and it needs to be sent via Money Gram as that's the only way they can get it. I am sorry i should have informed you but i only got the urgent message from the pick up agent that they will need the funds before they can come to pick up when i was about making the payment. i have been in contact with PayPal about the situation of our deal and i was told accurate security will be put on this transaction and that you are required to follow some instructions before the funds will be made available to you which i was told you have been notified with the steps.I also added $100 the Money Gram charges.Please help to send the pickup agent fee to my pickup agent and get back to me if there's Anything you need to know more so i will need your home address for the pickup of the item.
Name: Devonia Holland
Address:Indianapolis, Indiana
City: Indianapolis
State: IN
Zip Code: 46214
Country: United State
The [email protected] appears in quite a few other scams.. just adding this one to the list for the next person they try to steal from. Fortunately we didn't get suckered, and hopefully this'll help someone else.