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

Written by Jemina Owen-Jones

April 18th, 2024

About "PAYPAL INST XFER MICROSOFT WEB ID: PAYPALSI77"

Microsoft is a multinational technology company that has been in business since 1975. It provides a wide range of retail products, including software, hardware, and online services. Microsoft is best known for its operating systems such as Windows, as well as productivity software like Microsoft Office. The company also offers cloud services, gaming consoles, and various other consumer electronics products.
  • PAYPAL: Indicates that the transaction was processed through PayPal.
  • INST XFER: Denotes an instant transfer of funds.
  • MICROSOFT WEB ID: Identifies that the transfer is related to Microsoft, possibly a purchase or payment for a service on a Microsoft website.
  • PAYPALSI77: Represents a unique identifier or reference code for the transaction.

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    SimplyWise Community Comments
    Graham Thompson
    3 months ago
    This charge from PAYPAL INST XFER MICROSOFT WEB ID: PAYPALSI77 is total fraud! Saw it on my statement on 5/15/2023. So frustrated!
    Harold Stevens
    3 months ago
    Hmm, that charge got me scratching my head too! Stay persistent, folks. We'll figure it out and get our money back! ????????