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

Written by Lily Tran

June 18th, 2024

Medium Risk

What is "PAYPAL INST XFER PARTYCITYCO WEB ID: PAYPALSI77"?

Party City was founded in 1986 and has thus been in business for over three decades. The company specializes in a wide range of party supplies and decorations. Their retail products include themed party decorations, balloons, costumes, tableware, and various party favors. Party City also offers seasonal items for events such as Halloween, Christmas, and New Year's celebrations. The company operates both physical stores and an online platform for product sales.

  • PAYPAL: The payment service used for the transaction
  • INST XFER: Instant Transfer, indicating the type of transaction
  • PARTYCITYCO: The merchant or payee involved in the transaction
  • WEB ID: The identifier for online transactions
  • PAYPALSI77: The specific identifier for this PayPal transaction

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