Scams using PayPal

"PayPal scams" are used by scammers who usurp the identity of the famous payment system to override the suspicions of Internet users. Often linked to classified scams, their operation is simple :

  • The scammer deposits an advertisement claiming to be a seller.
  • The interested buyer is encouraged to use PayPal
  • The latter sent him a fake email with the image of PayPal to make believe that the payment was made.
  • Thinking she received the money, the victim sends her object by parcel

It is rare that the scammer is the direct recipient, often he uses a mule… It's called a consignment scam !

To denounce a scammer who uses this kind of technique, complete the dedicated reporting form.

Last reported scams

margaretcurtis154@gmail.com +18884532049 Cryptocurrencer 18 hours ago... Comment / Review: I recieved this email today and was afraid to folow thru felt it must be scam. Scam contents: Says i ordered crytocurrency . SUSPECTED SCAM!
isadorehauri210@gmail.com +18608965245 18 hours ago... Comment / Review: Tried purchase iPhone using PayPal . Scam contents: Tried to purchase iPhone through PayPal . SUSPECTED SCAM!
iwlsnsjdhx87@gmail.com +12224532063 paypal 18 hours ago... INVOICE Shipping Address FedEx Customer Relations 3875 Airways, Module H3 Memphis, TN 38116 Helpline: +1(888) 453-2063 Invoice No: TUVZTSF7TZNX Date: 16 May, 2024 Description Amount Apple iPhone 15 Pro - 256 GB - Black (Unlocked) Item number: 4
8615992826238 Doziwin one day ago... Comment / Review: Can't find how to communicate with them to return merchandise . Scam contents: 2 pairs of pants. Don't fit. Can't find way to return or contact them
+14697440340 2 days ago... Comment / Review: Checked my e mail and found Amanda fayette address 4165 madison hiway valdosta georgia is the name that used my email to purchase a phone on pay pal
bakbnkel@gmail.com +61390136601 3 days ago... Comment / Review: I want this blocked and reported to paypal. Scam contents: Trying to buy mobile phones from my paypal account . SUSPECTED SCAM!
Monnromall 4 days ago... Comment / Review: Only after placing order with pay pal account I got a Real Bad feeling. Took less than 45 seconds for them to charge my account . Scam contents: Artificial Plants on sale
trooyroland110@gmail.com +18106374728 Alicia Predovic 4 days ago... Comment / Review: Pretty obvious with a closer look, but did give me a scare at first 😅. Scam contents: Email recieved with ebay receipt attached for iphone purchase, obviously doctored Checked paypal, nothing is wrong
layneyahya68@gmail.com +61390057215 Amanda fayette 4 days ago... The phone number links up to Verizion Australia PTY LTD, an I.T company when checked on reverse phone number. Given they have ordered a phone through a digital seller and the phone number links to an I.T company, they had me on panic mode for a while.
PYD SCREENEARTH.COM 6 days ago... Comment / Review: I lost 6 times £24.99 . Scam contents: Continues payment from my bank account . SUSPECTED SCAM!
Ladiopmn 6 days ago... Comment / Review: money removed from my bank account showing as Paypal *ladiopmn, Paypal account doesnt have this transaction . Scam contents: money removed from my bank account showing as Paypal *ladiopmn, Paypal account doesnt have this transaction
+27727078760 6 days ago... Comment / Review: They deduct my everycent. Scam contents: I don't know their content they just deduct the money from my bank account . SUSPECTED SCAM!
healthpurm1cheng@gmail.com Amanda fayette one week ago... Comment / Review: .. Scam contents: Email states they used my paypal to buy a phone off ebay. SUSPECTED SCAM!
sarahwilbanks4@gmail.com +18287438346 Lambert Reichel one week ago... Comment / Review: My account has not been charged as of yet. Did not respond. Scam contents: PayPal purchase of a cell phone. SUSPECTED SCAM!
ferinandloshi8543@gmail.com +18584326922 Gutmann one week ago... Comment / Review: Same scam as others reported. The email they used for my PayPal was wrong--thankfully.. Scam contents: PayPal invoice saying I sent a payment of $669.99 to US_DIGITAL_SELLER for an Apple iPhone 15 Pro -256 GB-Black (Unlocked) bought off Ebay
servicesupport003@mq-contactmail.com Shechicstyle hong kong / fireany pay (direct) one week ago... Comment / Review: What a scam. Scam contents: I purchased 4 shelving units and never received them but they said they were delivered.. SUSPECTED SCAM!
Adflurry network technology limited one week ago... Comment / Review: I paid in 3 with paypal. Scam contents: Paid by paypal for a titanium wrist band pro. They sent an empty box. SUSPECTED SCAM!
seargentedwina@gmail.com +61390137127 AUS_DIGITAL_SELLER one week ago... Comment / Review: None of the item IDs or transaction IDs in the subject line of the email, or even on the attached "receipt" match each other either. . Scam contents: Email sent to my gmail account contains cryptic body text as follows: "The vast ocean of hu
paypal@fieryconsultation.com UASELLITIIPA CO., LTD one week ago... When I received the hummingbird feeder windchimes, they weren't worth 10.00 apiece, they are junk. I asked to get a refund by sending them back, they offered me 16.00 and no more. Which is better than sending them back and the cost of shipping only to not get
+10390133736 Amanda Fayette one week ago... My daughter received an email today with an invoice for iPhone. She only realised as she hasn't used PayPal in years and this individual has taken her email address and opened up a UK PayPal account. PayPal no help at all as the phone number was changed
+61390137629 Amanda Fayette one week ago... I do not, and never will, purchase any Apple product. I'm fed up with so called 'security' that allows scammers through their firewall. I do not purchase anything on ebay and have never purchased anything on ebay.
FDEOLFRXAES one week ago... I do not recognize this charge for $26.79 on my PayPal account. PayPal cannot give me information. I see that the above-mentioned company appears on a scam site. Please advise.
archielaurelmft@gmail.com Kacey Schmidt one week ago... Comment / Review: I have checked my paypal, ebay and bank accounts. Nothing has been taken out thankfully. . Scam contents: Sent me an email regarding a paypal transaction about an iPhone 15 for $649.99 Shipping address says: Amanda Fayette 15/1 York St
VIEQPCOLTD one week ago... I pay my bills but I refuse to pay for something that I never ordered. What makes this issue so frustrating is thst it’s all AI when you call. It takes forever to speak with a live rep. Once they speak with you it takes forever to be re-directed to the Frau
cakecartsstore@gmail.com +12133018068 joshua keith one week ago... FRAUDS AND SCAMMERS!! Website is a scam and shipping service is a scam. After I paid for my order, the shipping courier tried to extortion me for another $250 or they would turn me over to the police. I asked for a refund and they totally ghosted me. STAY AWAY
marylynnfoddrillhnzo@gmail.com +61390288532 Amanda Fayette 2 weeks ago... Comment / Review: It’s about buying a iPhone 15. Scam contents: iPhone 15 pro and 669 dollars. SUSPECTED SCAM!
+61390162551 AUS-DIGITAL-SELLER 2 weeks ago... Comment / Review: Of course, Sydney is in New South Wales, not The Australian Capital Territory. I can see no transactions on my PayPal account.. Scam contents: Order Confirmation 417784853 Inbox Alyson Lowe Attachments 1
18583860515 2 weeks ago... Comment / Review: Yes i dont need to be scammed again too much pain to go through that again. Scam contents: I got a gmail from this company saying that i made a transaction of $544 for a iphone 15 258 and if not me to call paypal so i did the next day i got t
cuboiderkesphite@gmail.com +61251042898 cuboiderkesphite@gmail.com (1 comment) 2 weeks ago... Comment / Review: Please shut this down. . Scam contents: This person cuboiderkesphite@gmail.com emailed me saying that amanda fayette has ordered an iPhone for $669 dollars coming out of my paypal account linked to my gmail, but I'm not even sure if I have a
support@cashifygc.com James 2 weeks ago... They are claiming that they'll buy your gift cards and send cash payout to PayPal but they just drain the giftcard and never send payment. I lost $150 via an Ulta gift card on April 17th 2024. I have yet to receive a dime in return and communication has stoppe
+18578163665 AIB#OCW-AU-LFXOG 2 weeks ago... Comment / Review: Apple iPhone 15 Pro - 256 GB - Black (Unlocked) Item number WITVRHKAKPF. Scam contents: AIB#Apple iPhone 15 Pro - 256 GB - Black (Unlocked) Item number WITVRHKAKPFOCW-AU-LFXOG
Ladiopm 2 weeks ago... Comment / Review: Have no idea what this is for. Scam contents: Only this number 04281311. SUSPECTED SCAM!
mailer-daemon@googlemail.com +61280068403 Amanda Fayette 2 weeks ago... Comment / Review: i don’t even have paypal and no where near that much money in my account . Scam contents: Paypal receipt sent by email saying an iphone 15 was purchased for $949.99
dyanfarugylmb@gmail.com +61280074181 Helene Bosco / Amanda Fayette (1 comment) 2 weeks ago... Comment / Review: When I called the number they tried to open my Google Play apps. Stopped the call. No further action.. Scam contents: You sent a payment of 669.99 to AUS_DIGITAL_SELLER If this was not you please call 0280074181
thromasglaint@gmail.com +61280065117 Aus_Digital_Seller 3 weeks ago... Comment / Review: I have checked my PayPal account and no activity has been noted, no money has been taken from my account. Scam contents: Apple iPhone purchased from ebay using PayPal account
xmasgifttly.com 3 weeks ago... It looked like an e-commerce for Taylor Swift fan products. Once placed the order you receive an email with the resume of the order and the tracking number like in any other e-commerce, but it never gives you any information about the status of the tracking. S
comlinkersjasprine@gmail.com +61280065117 AUS_DIGITAL_SELLER 3 weeks ago... Comment / Review: Also has attached an "invoice" and says if this is not correct to call them immediately. . Scam contents: We're excited to inform you that your recent order with us has been successfully processed. Here's a summary of your order: Order Num
+18018727950 James Williams (1 comment) 3 weeks ago... Comment / Review: I didn't authorize any such purchase; nor do I know culprit who is attempting this scam Obviously my e-mail site has been compromised. . Scam contents: Purchased two cellphones, ; I-15's.
mrboommammamia1@gmail.com +85255737874 mrboommammamia1 3 weeks ago... Our primary business is impacted by this illegal representation. We did send a cease and desist email but the site is still up and running. Impossible to say how much revenue I have lost.
gshsbbz10@gmail.com +61280036748 Amanda Fayette 3 weeks ago... Comment / Review: A often being repeated scam active again . Scam contents: Supposedly ordered an Apple iPhone 15 pro 256 GB black titanium unlocked to be delivered to Amanda Fayette at 15/1 York Street Sydney 2000 New South Wales
Amanda Fayette 3 weeks ago... Comment / Review: A PayPal order was made under my email for a iPhone for $699.99. This name was on the email I received. All so the address on it was 3505 Silverside Rd US,Ny
abesteinmanngnsq@gmail.com +18704664254 Jadon brook Saurer 3 weeks ago... Comment / Review: Want my phone secure and both parties apprehended . Scam contents: Saying I purchased a I phone don’t even have papal account . SUSPECTED SCAM!
support@health-fitness.io +35725312454 Actitech Limited 3 weeks ago... Comment / Review: I do not know these people at all. They’ve charged me monthly for along time. . Scam contents: PNC BANK ACH SERVICES" (PNC BANK ACH SERVICES x-1951) $29.84 Your backup is VISA x-2865 Manage Actitech Limited payments Transaction ID 8
+18442952235 3 weeks ago... Comment / Review: This Bitch is going to jail. Im calling the Valdosta county police tomorrow morning. . Scam contents: Apple iPhone 15(unlocked). SUSPECTED SCAM!
+18305429260 Amanda Feyette 3 weeks ago... Comment / Review: I tried to call the number but all I get is a busy signal. I don't even have PayPal . Scam contents: Said I made a payment of $699.00 to Amazon, Inc. for a Apple IPhone 15 unlocked. It was being sent to Amanda Fayette 4165 Madison Hey Valdos
jerryvetranomcef@gmail.com +18283574271 www.usdigitalseller.com 3 weeks ago... Comment / Review: Said it would be delivered in 5-7 days with me name and email address but someone else's name was on the receipt . Scam contents: It said it was for a payment from PayPal from us_digital_seller for a payment of 544.89 for a I phone
customer.service@henwinto.com +85260538742 YG Shoes 4 weeks ago... Comment / Review: Avoid like the plague. Scam contents: Selling fake goods, initially via paypal then ask victims to send via bank transfer to Henwinto International bank account. Some items may arrive, but fake, until they build trust and victims buy more ite
halehsrry42@gmail.com +14196103357 Amanda Fayette 4 weeks ago... Comment / Review: The above explains it all . Scam contents: Opened a pay pal account using my information and now just ordered a new iPhone 15 for $699.00. I called Amazon to cancel the order
Uasellitipa 4 weeks ago... Comment / Review: I paid with pay pal. Scam contents: Selling bras. SUSPECTED SCAM!
adflurry network technology (1 comment) 4 weeks ago... Comment / Review: Paid by Pay Pal. Never received product.. Scam contents: 3 identical bracelets . SUSPECTED SCAM!