Is "Microsoft Apps G.CO/HELPPAY#CA" fraud?

Written by Aiden Lee

June 18th, 2024

Medium Risk

What is "Microsoft Apps G.CO/HELPPAY#CA"?

Microsoft Apps, part of Microsoft Corporation, has been providing retail products since its founding in 1975. The company offers a variety of applications within its Microsoft Office suite, including Word for word processing, Excel for spreadsheets, and PowerPoint for presentations. Other products include Outlook for email and calendar management, OneNote for note-taking, and Teams for collaboration and communication. The suite is available for both individual and business use, on multiple operating systems including Windows, Mac, iOS, and Android.

  • **Microsoft Apps**: Merchant name (Microsoft Apps)
  • **G.CO/HELPPAY**: Payment reference or help URL (provided by Google)
  • **#CA**: Location code (California)

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    SimplyWise Community Comments

    Georgia Green

    I have contacted several agencies about signature google Microsoft apps g.co/ help. THAT'S STEALING $1.99 OUT OF MY BANK ACCOUNT FOR THE PAST 7 MONTHS ON THE 6TH DAY. I HAVE BEEN ADVISED TO FILE A LAWSUIT! YOU WILL NOT STOP! THE BANK HAS ADVISED ME TO CLOSE OUT THE ACCOUNT, BUT THAT WILL INTERFERE WITH SO MANY OTHER TRANSACTIONS. BUT NOW I HAVE NO CHOICE BUT TO CLOSE OUT THE ACCOUNT AND FILE A LAST BECAUSE THEY WONT STOP!. C: FILE BBB ATTORNEY GENERAL OFFICE FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION FDIC LEGAL ASSISTANCE FOR THE ELDERLY ENOUGH IS ENOUGH! I'M DAMN TIRED! OF THESE THIEVES !! GEORGIA GREEN 314-309-1307

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