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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