GOOGLE *LINE CORP GOOGLE

Learn about the "Google *Line Corp Google" charge and why it appears on your credit card statement.

First seen on March 22, 2016, Last updated on September 30, 2016

What is it?

This is from a phishing scam that was sent to me via email, posing as PayPal.

The email software I use on my phone only shows the name of the sender upon opening an email, but if I want to see the address, I have to look further.

I was sent a VERY convincing scam email that looks exactly like it would have come from PayPal. It asked me to update my information and click on a link that would take me to the website. (The website is very convincing also).

I didn't think twice before entering all my details. And in doing so, I had given the scammers my debit card details. The next day I had approx 60 pending unauthorised transactions on my account ranging from $1.50 to $3. I had to cancel my card.

After the shock and the steps to fix it, I instantly thought of the email I was sent to update my 'PayPal' details, and when I went to find out the proper email address that sent the email to me, it was not official at all. The email address was miakhalifah@awkarin-sayang.com, but the name of the sender was the real PayPal email address.

Plus they sent it to my other email that I don't use to log into the real PayPal website!! I felt very silly. But please make sure you know the name of the address it was sent from, not just the name. Thankfully I caught it in time and I'll be getting my money back.

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Also Appears on Statements As

  • CHKCARDGOOGLE *LINE CORP GOOGLE
  • CHECKCARD GOOGLE *LINE CORP GOOGLE
  • POS Debit GOOGLE *LINE CORP GOOGLE
  • POS PUR GOOGLE *LINE CORP GOOGLE
  • POS PURCH GOOGLE *LINE CORP GOOGLE
  • POS PURCHASE GOOGLE *LINE CORP GOOGLE
  • POS REFUND GOOGLE *LINE CORP GOOGLE
  • PRE-AUTH GOOGLE *LINE CORP GOOGLE
  • PENDING GOOGLE *LINE CORP GOOGLE
  • Visa Check Card GOOGLE *LINE CORP GOOGLE MC
  • Misc. Debit GOOGLE *LINE CORP GOOGLE
  • CHKCARD GOOGLE *LINE CORP GOOGLE