CAT: Debt Collections · REPORTED March 15, 2017

Unknown Business scam

A debt collections scam report, targeting a consumer in KY, USA - 40241 with a reported loss of $600.

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What happened

PayPal You have received a PayPal payment of $600.00 USD sent from *** ***. Transaction ID: 72W56358RF799193C Status : Pending 98% complete Courier Company Awaiting Payment. Description Quantity Unit Price Amount Goods 1 $350.00 $350.00 Shipping/handling $200.00 MoneyGram Charges $50.00 Total $600.00 USD Note from buyer Payment has been completed. Email me once you receive the payment notification from PayPal. PayPal Policy The total sum of $600.00 USD has been deducted from the buyer's account and has been "APPROVED" but it will not be credited into your account (for security purpose) until you send the requested sum of $200.00 USD for the PICK UP FEE via MoneyGram Transfer. See below for the information on how to send the funds via MoneyGram Transfer. Information On How To Complete Your Transaction. As mentioned in the payment receipt and as per the new PayPal payment policy, we have fully deducted the total sum of $600.00 USD from the buyer's account and it cannot be refunded to the buyer due to the terms and conditions for this transaction. Your money is safe and secure with us but it has been put on HOLD for security purpose and will not be credited into your account until we receive the PICK UP FEE from you. What do I need to do? Kindly go to the nearest MoneyGram shop (Walmart)/any Post Office with cash and ask for the MoneyGram section, fill in the transfer form with the appropriate details. Send the sum of $200.00 USD (cash) to the details below: Name: Timothy Jones Address: 1532 1st Ave, San Diego Zip Code: 92101 City: California Country: USA. A Reference Number would be given to you by MoneyGram. Kindly send the below information to us as soon as you have completed the MoneyGram transfer so that we can credit your account instantly: - Sender's Name and Address - Reference Number - Telephone number - Total Amount Sent - Test question and Answer (if applicable) ****************************** ****************************** ****************************** ***** Send the above information to us via email at: accountdepositdesk@ mail2help.com You will receive a confirmation email from us as soon as we receive the requested information from you. We continuously work to shut down fake emails and websites. Our system reviews all submissions, send your complaints to accountdepositdesk@ mail2help.com. We have dedicated teams constantly working to identify and prevent fraud. We also work closely with law enforcement bodies around the world to stop online criminals. Copyright © 1999-2017 PayPal. All rights reserved. PayPal (Europe) S.à r.l. et Cie, S.C.A., Société en Commandite par Actions. Registered office: 22-24 Boulevard Royal, L-2449 PayPal Email ID PP1573

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