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This is a version of PayPal Invoice Refund Scam.

Norway Armory Purchase PayPal Invoice Callback Scam

An email that looks like a PayPal receipt claims you made a purchase from “Norway Armory.” It pushes you to call a “support” phone number to cancel or get a refund. The sender uses a free Gmail address instead of @paypal.com. If you call, scammers pretend to be support and try to take your PayPal login, bank details, or remote access to your device.

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What’s different in this version

These traits set this message apart from the usual pattern.

  1. Uses a Gmail sender instead of an official @paypal.com address.

  2. Mentions a purchase from “Norway Armory” to alarm the reader.

  3. Repeats a callback number and urges you to call instead of replying by email.

  4. Steers victims toward a phone conversation where scammers can demand access or credentials.

  5. Subject line may include random names to seem personalized.

How this scam works

  1. 1

    You receive a fake invoice email 'from PayPal' for a product you never bought, featuring a prominent support number.

  2. 2

    When you call, the scammer claims they can fix it but needs remote access to your computer 'for verification'.

  3. 3

    They ask you to log into your bank, then black out your screen and use developer tools to fake a large refund.

  4. 4

    They pressure you to 'return' the overpayment via gift cards, crypto, or wire. The refund never happened.

✓ Do this

  • Close the email and log in to PayPal directly (don’t use links in the message).
  • Verify invoices inside your PayPal account only.
  • Report the email to abuse@paypal.com.

✗ Avoid this

  • Don’t call numbers in unsolicited emails.
  • Don’t install remote-access tools for strangers.
  • Don’t send money, gift cards, or crypto to 'return' funds.

Verbatim excerpts from the scam

Exact lines from emails or messages—searchable text so you can compare wording.

  1. 1 Excerpt 1
    From: Harris <hancockraces518@gmail.com> Subject: Purchase Summary — Receipt Confirmation
  2. 2 Excerpt 2
    INVOICE — RECEIPT CONFIRMATION Thank you for your Norway Armory purchase. Payment Method: PayPal If you did not authorize this charge, you can cancel. To cancel your order and request a refund, contact customer service at: +1 (865) 302-6590 Please do not respond to this email. This mailbox is not monitored. Thanks and Regards, Support Team: +1 (865) 302-6590

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