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888-653-5155

Scam Phone Number

Spoofed Caller ID / Name

PayPal/Apple

Scam Category

Phishing Scam

Scammer Script / Description

Email regarding an expensive Apple purchase user didn't make, falsely claims to be from service@paypal.com but wants user to email service@appleinc.com. Payload apparently delivered via obfuscated phone number (capital 'I' for '1').

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