Reported a PayPal‑impersonating scam dated 13/1/23.
PayPal scam alerts – what to watch for! - +61 485 872 975 (0485 872 975)
Summary — +61485872975
Caller Name: PayPal (scam)
Caller Type: Scam
Location: Australia
Reviews: 70
Carrier: Pivotel Satellite, Region: —
Expert Opinion
Patterns emerging from user reports point to a surge in PayPal‑related scams targeting this number. Callers typically claim a PayPal security code or request a money transfer, then push for app downloads or credential entry. The safest move is to verify any request directly through the official PayPal app or website, never through a link or by phone. Enable 2FA and treat unsolicited codes as suspicious, especially if you weren’t logging in. Block the caller, flag the SMS as spam, and report the incident to your carrier and to PayPal’s fraud team. Staying cautious and double‑checking can stop most scam attempts before they cause damage.
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Location: Australia
Number type: ratings.phone_number_type_list.1 — Pivotel Satellite
Rate this number — +61485872975
Recent Reports for 0485 872 975
I reached out to a client, asked him to install remote‑access apps and log into PayPal, then helped him delete the app and report his cards.
A text pretended to be a PayPal scam, displaying the exact amount I paid a company and requesting a response to complete the transfer.
It inserts a PayPal money request.
A text pretending to be from PayPal turned out to be a scam.
A Gumtree transaction with this number resulted in a $2,000 loss after they appeared legitimate until they obtained my information.
61485872975
Customer Service
Multiple demands for 4in1 payments have been logged, even though those invoices are already settled – definately unnecessary.
Be cautious of this number, as it's likely a scam disguised as a PayPal call.
61485872975
Safe
Good numb, had no probloms here
I recieved a txt notification about a money request, which i beleive to be spam, and have subsequenly reported it to my mobile service provider
Got a msg from this number saying i had to pay some cash to adriana medina and then later got a legit paypal msg saying the transaction was cancled. Paypal told me it was a scam so dont click on any links or call them back.
Fake paypal verifacation sender, dont trust it
Definatly a scammer
I recieved a security code from this number, supposedly from PayPal, but it was a scam, i learned my lesson the hard way
61485872975
Scam
It's ironic that you're acusing me of being a scamer while you're remaing anonymous
Received several messages regarding PayPal Pay in 4, which appear to be bogus.
I received a text claiming to contain a PayPal login code and warning not to share it. I never asked for such a code, so it’s clearly fake.
Apparently this is the number PayPal uses for two‑factor authentication. I got a PIN text from it even though I wasn’t attempting to log in, and later received another PIN from the same line.
61485872975
Unknown
Be carefull, somethin dont feal rite
This appears to be a scam operation originating from India.
The scammer tried to trick me with a paypal money request and then sent a smishing sms, dont fall for it, they will try to get your info
The number belongs to genuine PayPal. After getting a fraudulent one that sent an OTP and a call link, I accessed my account and adjusted settings. PayPal replied twice from this line. I then blocked and removed the bogus number.
Evelyn: Got a text from PayPal - seems legit, but be cautious of spoofing
They claimed I’d gotten a PayPal payment, even though I know that transaction was cancelled. To me, this looks like a fairly sophisticated scam.
Appears to be a scam – the PayPal code was sent from a number labeled PayPal rather than a mobile line.
The number seems to be a legitimate PayPal line for sending payment notifications. Keep in mind that if a fraudster targets your PayPal account and sends a fake payment request, PayPal will still use this number to alert you, just as it does for genuine requests. Remember, a real‑looking payment notice isn’t always authentic—always verify the sender.
These guys almost got me. They sounded pretty convincing but lucky i didnt give them my info. Just because there's no link, dont think its legit.
Paypal scam, dont trust it
You shouldnt trust this number at all. Most ppl dont even have paypal and they're just hoping someone bites.
Fake paypal numb, ingore
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