Refund / Invoice Bait
Fake invoices or 'refund' notices that trick victims into calling scammers or installing remote-access tools.
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Tip: If you didn’t expect a refund, invoice, or prize — pause and verify using a trusted website or phone number, not the link you received. See common red flags.
Fake Tax Refund / Government Rebate Scam
Scammers impersonate government tax or revenue departments and promise a refund or rebate. Victims are directed to click on a phishing link or provide personal/banking details, which are then stolen.
PayPal Invoice Refund Scam
Scammers send a fake PayPal invoice and push you to call a support number. From there, they escalate to remote control, fake refunds, and pressure to "return" money you never received.
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