Scam number

MPC85
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Hello. Suspected scam phone number +[removed]. I ignored it, they left a message just saying "[removed]". I googled first number and most results said it's pretending to be paypal, yet one or two said it's genuinely paypal. I tweeted paypal and they said it's not paypal but asking here to double check. I am in negative balance but payday tomorrow so hopefully sorted.

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kernowlass
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@MPC85 

 

Without a gist of the actual message you received then impossible to advise really.


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MPC85
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The phone number in quotation marks was the message they sent. Just that.
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PayPal_Bindu
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Hello @MPC85 

 

Welcome to the PayPal Help Community and thanks for posting here!

 

I understand your concern about receiving text notifications. No need to worry! If you receive any message about activity on a PayPal account, the safest way to confirm the message's validity is to log in to a PayPal account via the PayPal website (not using the links in the message received). Any of the activity reported in the message will be available to view. Here's how you can report suspicious emails or messages to PayPal : How do I spot a fake, fraudulent, or phishing PayPal email or website?

 

I hope this information helps,

Bindu

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