Is this a new type of scam?

susocial

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• Jan 31, 2024

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A few days ago I got this:



I know that it's some kind of scam but I don't know what would be their next steps.

Anyone has an idea?

 

roydan

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• Jan 31, 2024

• #2

Ask to see the proof, email associated with the transaction, anything...

 

uncutu

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• Jan 31, 2024

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Play along and see where it goes.
typical victim reply: "sure I can help, do you have a tracking number?" >>> attacker will likely say "no".
but then what.