EmailImpersonates PayPalHigh Risk

PayPal Invoice Fraud Email

Fake PayPal payment confirmation email to trick victims into calling scammers who will request account access.

91/100

High Risk

Scam risk score based on AI analysis and community reports

Warning Signs Detected

3 indicators identified

Unauthorised Payment Panic

Fear of losing £299 motivates immediate call to the fake fraud line.

PayPal Invoice Impersonation

Email mimics genuine PayPal transaction notifications.

Specific Payment Amount

Specific amount adds false credibility to the fake transaction.

What To Do If You Received This

Check your PayPal account directly at paypal.com. Never call numbers provided in unsolicited emails.

Report Details

Channel: Email
Org Impersonated: PayPal
Risk Score: 91/100
First Reported: 30 May 2026
Reports Received: 318
Warning Signs: 3

Original Message (Reference)

Anonymised copy of the original message — included for reference

Subject: You sent a payment of £299.00 Hi [NAME], You've sent a payment of £299.00 to CryptoTech Ltd. If you did not authorise this transaction call our fraud line immediately: [PHONE-NUMBER]. PayPal