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Is "PAYPAL INST XFER HULU WEB ID: PAYPALSI77" fraud?

Written by Jemina Owen-Jones

April 18th, 2024

About "PAYPAL INST XFER HULU WEB ID: PAYPALSI77"

Hulu is an American subscription video-on-demand service. It was launched in October 2007 and has been in business for over 13 years. Hulu offers a wide range of retail products including streaming television shows, movies, documentaries, and original content through its online platform.
  • PAYPAL: The name of the payment processor used for the transaction.
  • INST XFER: Indicates that the transaction was an instant transfer of funds.
  • HULU WEB: Indicates the recipient or payee of the transfer is Hulu and it was made through their website.
  • ID: Identifies the specific transaction within the recipient's system.
  • PAYPALSI77: A unique identifier or reference number for the transaction within the PayPal system.

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    SimplyWise Community Comments
    Milton Anderson
    3 months ago
    "Hey, I had a weird charge too, but this website helped me figure it out. Hang in there, you'll get it sorted! ????"
    Bertrand Lawson
    3 months ago
    Wow, just noticed a weird charge from PAYPAL INST XFER HULU. Anyone else had this? Seen it on my statement on 6/15/2023. What gives?