1800 845 132 - 1800845132: PayPal Impersonation Scam

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1800 845 132 (1800845132): Scam reports of fake PayPal fraud alerts claiming $945.99 charges with demands to call back immediately.

PayPal Impersonation Reports for 1800 845 132

Four contributors have reported scam activity from 1800 845 132 (also written as 1800845132), with a consistent pattern of fraudulent PayPal impersonation. The callers claim to have detected unauthorised transactions on the recipient's PayPal account and demand immediate action to avoid charges.

Two separate voicemail reports from 1800845132 specifically mention a charge of $945.99 for an Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max, instructing recipients to call 1800 835 132 (note the slightly different number) for PayPal support. This mismatch between the calling number and the callback number is a common scam tactic designed to confuse victims.

What Callers from 1800 845 132 Claim

Contributors who answered calls from 1800 845 132 report callers stating they have taken money from the account and demanding the recipient call back immediately to cancel the transaction. The voicemail messages are more detailed, falsely claiming PayPal discovered fraudulent activity and threatening an imminent charge of $945.99.

The messages create artificial urgency by naming a specific product (Orange Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max) to make the fake charge appear legitimate. One contributor noted the voicemail explicitly instructed them to call 1800 835 132 for PayPal support, a number they should verify independently rather than dialling from the voicemail.

Call Patterns and Tactics

Both voicemail and answered calls from 1800 845 132 follow the same urgency-driven approach. Contributors reported receiving these messages without prior warning and with demands to act within a limited timeframe. The use of a specific dollar amount ($945.99) and product name is designed to bypass natural scepticism by appearing detailed and authentic.

The callback number discrepancy is deliberate: scammers provide a slightly altered number (1800 835 132 instead of 1800 845 132) so that if a victim searches online, they won't immediately find warnings about the original calling number.

What to Do If You Receive a Call from 1800 845 132

If 1800 845 132 calls you:

• Do not: Return the call, provide any personal or payment information, or act on the urgency created by the message
• Do: Hang up immediately, block the number, and independently verify any PayPal alerts by logging into your account directly or calling PayPal's official support line
• Remember: PayPal will never call you asking for personal details or demanding immediate payment over the phone

What to Do If You Receive a Voicemail from 1800 845 132

If you receive a voicemail from 1800 845 132:

• Do not: Call the number provided in the message, even if it appears to be a PayPal support line
• Do: Delete the voicemail, block 1800845132, and contact PayPal directly using the official number on their website or your account statement
• Verify independently: Log into your PayPal account directly (not via any link in the message) to check for unauthorised transactions

How to Report 1800 845 132

Report this scam using these Australian government resources:

• Scamwatch: Report the scam at scamwatch.gov.au with details of the message and what happened
• ACMA: Lodge a complaint with the Australian Communications and Media Authority at acma.gov.au
• ReportCyber: If you provided any personal information, report to cyber.gov.au
• PayPal directly: Notify PayPal of the impersonation scam through your account settings or their official support channels

You can also contribute your own experience with 1800 845 132 on Reverseau to help other Australians identify this scam.

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