PayPal scam alerts – what to watch for!

Summary — +61485872975

Neutral
Caller Name: PayPal (scam)
Caller Type: Scam
Location: Australia
Reviews: 71
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.

Caller Categories

Scam
32×
Unknown
15×
SMS
10×
Harassment Call
Financial

Caller Names

PayPal (scam)
14×
Paypal
11×
Paypal text scam
Scammer
PayPal (fake)

Details

Location: Australia
Number type: ratings.phone_number_type_list.1 — Pivotel Satellite

Rate this number — +61485872975

Recent Reports for 0485 872 975

61485872975 Unknown

Not trustin dis numb

61485872975 SMS Paypal

Joseph: I've had this number send me legit PayPal security codes - it's acually real

61485872975 Unknown

Bad vibes from dis numb, aviod it

61485872975 SMS Text message

Receieved a text asking to confirm a paypal purchace. Never had this happen befor but seems genuine. Although, i'm still a bit skeptikal.

61485872975 Scam Scammer

Scammer trying to get you to log into your paypal account.

61485872975 Unknown

Apparentley neutral review, not much to say

61485872975 Unknown

Think twice befor you answer, somethin dont feal legit

61485872975 Unknown

Bad vibes from this numbr, beware

61485872975 Scam Scammer

David: Scammy PayPal text - dont even bother

61485872975 Scam PayPal (scam)

Def a scam. The wording of the text is super unprofesional and paypal would never send somethin like that.

61485872975 Scam PayPal (scam)

Gabriel: Called me, but didnt leave a message - think it's a scam

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