This number has been identified as a scam, using a maiden name that has not been used in 10 years and leaving voicemail messages; the number has been blocked, but messages continue to be received
PayPal‑style scam calls: how to stop them
Summary — +18662795316
Caller Name: Scammers Posing As Paypal
Caller Type: Scam
Location: United States
Reviews: 105
Carrier: —, Region: —
Expert Opinion
Repeated daily voicemails highlight a pattern of fraudulent PayPal‑pretending calls that press victims to call back with a reference number. Callers typically use a robotic voice that repeats a vague "important message" and claim a negative balance, often citing a toll‑free 1‑866‑279‑5316 number. Because the requests are vague and no official PayPal agent will demand payment via phone, the safest move is to let the call go to voicemail, block the number, and report the incident to PayPal’s official support channels. Avoid sharing personal or financial details, and never click links or dial back without verifying the caller’s identity through PayPal’s known contact methods. Staying skeptical and keeping a record of the voicemail timestamps can also help when filing a complaint.
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Recent Reports for (866) 279-5316
18662795316
Scam
A call was received today, dated 11.29.2022.
Apparently, they have my personal details, including my last name, and are asking me to call back with a reference number
Multiple calls from this number claimed I had an outstanding balance, threatening to send it for investigation and flag it as fraud, but after calling back, I was told it would take longer, and now I'm receiving calls from a collection agency.
This number has called me 16 times in the past week, leaving 9 voicemails with an automated message regarding an account, but the company's name is never mentioned, which raises suspicions about its legitimacy.
The automated call pronounced my name, then switched to a recorded message from a woman asking me to call their office with a reference number, and the end of the recording seemed edited.
They keep calling and leaving a reference number, filling up my voicemail, I blocked them, hopefully it works.
Multiple voicemails were left by a woman with a North American accent, but the message would get cut off when she mentioned my 'case number'; when I called back, a man with a French accent answered, claiming I owed $78 to a PayPal account I don't have.
Upon refusing to disclose personal information, PayPal was contacted directly, and they confirmed that this number is indeed a scam, not affiliated with any legitimate department or collections agency, and it is crucial to block them to avoid providing any sensitive information
18662795316
Unknown
Despite blocking this number, I continue to receive voicemails three times daily, prompting me to call back with a reference number, although the message gets cut off before it can be provided.
I was contacted by someone claiming that my account was in colletions for the first time
Despite blocking their number, these individuals have continued to harass with numerous robotic voicemails, claiming a non-existent negative account balance, which is a clear case of harassment.
I received two calls at 10 am and another two calls at 12 pm from this number.
This number is not paypal, but the operaters claim to be, they try to fish for informations, dont give them anythin
Despite not having a PayPal account, I have been receiving daily calls about it, which have continued even after blocking the number, and I am seeking a way to stop these calls permanently.
This is a spam call.
I recieved a call from them every day for the past few days, it was a recorded voice asking me to call them back, it was a spam call but it almost worked because i have some issues with my paypal account
I recived a message from this number, claiming to be from PayPal, but I closed my account 4 years ago, and it was funny becuse I dont have a PayPal account no more.
18662795316
Scam
Multiple messages were left, claiming urgency and requesting a callback with a reference number
Possibly a legitimate representative, the caller informed me of a negative balance requiring resolution, then ended the call promptly after wishing me a good day, which initially seemed suspicious due to previous comments but persisted in calling for two weeks before I answered.
This number is not affiliated with paypal, so be careful.
I'm so confusd, I keep geting calls from this number, and now I see other people are geting the same calls too
Several times I recieved calls from this numbre claiming to be from PayPal, be aware of the scam
Allegedly, I supposibly owed them a balence, which seemed increadible to me, considering my paypal account is linked to a credit card and/or bank account, and I have never had any issues with payments in the past 15 years or so.
For the last 2 weeks, i have been recieving calls from this number between 9-11am, sometimes twice a day.
I've been recieving 3 calls every morning and 5 calls in the afternoon, which is extremly annoying.
It's recommended to block this number, as it's a scam that can lead to multiple daily calls once they confirm a person is on the other end.
Daily calls are received around the same time, with a message stating it is for Patricia Jones, which is not the recipient's name, and mentioning PayPal, a service the recipient does not use.
A person claiming to be from PayPal contacted my building manager, asking for my suite and phone number, which seems unnecessary since this information is already on file.
Upon verification with paypal, it appears that 1 866 279 5316 has no affiliation with them, despite their claims.
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