Multi-Brand Impersonation Invoice Scam

This scam involves an email impersonating multiple brands, including PayPal and Amber Cove Tire & Wheel Partners, to deceive recipients into believing they have made a purchase. The email includes a fake invoice and urges the recipient to call a specific number if they do not recognize the transaction.

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Primary example

How this scam works

  1. 1

    The victim receives an email with a PayPal-style receipt screenshot for a purchase they did not make.

  2. 2

    The screenshot claims a $349.00 charge for a Springfield Armory gun.

  3. 3

    The message tells the recipient to call +1 (812) 262-4041 if they do not recognize the transaction or want to cancel.

  4. 4

    The sender uses a Gmail address instead of an official PayPal domain, while the forwarded body references a different company name.

✓ Do this

  • Check the charge directly in the official PayPal app or on paypal.com.
  • Verify invoices only inside your real PayPal account.
  • Report suspicious PayPal impersonation messages through official channels.

✗ Avoid this

  • Do not call the number shown in the email or screenshot.
  • Do not share banking, card, or account details with anyone who contacts you about the charge.
  • Do not treat the forwarded merchant text as proof the transaction is real.

Quick tip: Verify independently

Don’t call numbers or click links in unexpected messages. Go directly to the company’s official site or app and contact support from there.

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