19124708460: PayPal Impersonation SMS Scam

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SMS scam alert: 19124708460 sends fake PayPal account alerts claiming unauthorized transfers of A$545. Do not click links or call the number provided.

PayPal Impersonation SMS Scam from 19124708460

Two contributors have reported receiving scam SMS messages from 19124708460 impersonating PayPal. Both messages are nearly identical, claiming a transfer of A$545.00 has been initiated from the recipient's PayPal Wallet and is under review due to activities from a new device. The SMS requests the recipient verify the action or contact 'PayPal Support' at the provided number.

The fake messages include professional formatting, copyright notices dated 2026, and PayPal branding to appear legitimate. One contributor noted they do not even use PayPal, yet still received the fraudulent SMS from 19124708460.

What the Scam SMS from 19124708460 Claims

The text message purporting to come from 19124708460 contains several red flags typical of impersonation scams:

• Claims an unauthorized A$545.00 transfer from the recipient's PayPal account
• States the transaction is 'Under Review due to activities from a new device'
• Requests immediate action to verify or contact support
• Provides a phone number (+61 (1800) 413252) for 'PayPal Support' that is NOT PayPal's official number
• Uses official PayPal branding and copyright notices to appear credible

The scammers sending from 19124708460 rely on urgency and fear to push recipients into contacting the fake support number or clicking embedded links without verifying the message's authenticity.

SMS Impersonation Tactics in These Reports

Both reports from 19124708460 describe the same scam template, suggesting this may be part of a larger SMS phishing campaign. The impersonation is deliberate and sophisticated, including:

• Exact replica of PayPal's message format and tone
• Legitimate-looking copyright symbol and year (©️ 2026)
• Urgency language ('currently Under Review', 'For your security')
• A fake support phone number styled to look official

One contributor specifically highlighted the audacity of including a copyright notice at the bottom, which shows scammers are copying PayPal's entire message template to deceive recipients.

What to Do If You Receive an SMS from 19124708460

If 19124708460 sends you a message claiming PayPal account activity:

• Do not: Click any links in the message, call the number provided, or reply to the SMS
• Do not: Provide any personal information, banking details, or passwords
• Do: Delete the message immediately
• Do: Block the number 19124708460 on your phone
• Do: If you have a genuine PayPal account, log in directly through the official PayPal app or website to check your account status
• Do: Contact PayPal directly using the contact information on their official website or your account statements, never using details from the suspicious SMS

PayPal will never ask you to verify account activity via SMS or direct you to call a number for security purposes. Legitimate PayPal communications come through your account dashboard or official PayPal phone lines, not unsolicited text messages.

How to Report the SMS Scam from 19124708460

Report this scam to Australian authorities and PayPal:

• Report to PayPal directly: Forward suspicious messages claiming to be from PayPal to their fraud team through your account settings or contact PayPal Support via their official website
• Report to ACMA (Australian Communications and Media Authority): Lodge a complaint at acma.gov.au about the SMS scam. ACMA tracks patterns of fraudulent SMS activity
• Report to Scamwatch: Document the scam at scamwatch.gov.au, Australia's official scam reporting service run by the ACCC
• Block and report on your phone: Mark 19124708460 as spam/scam in your phone's messaging app to prevent future messages
• Contribute to Reverseau: Share your experience with 19124708460 on Reverseau to help other Australians identify this scam

If you clicked a link or provided information to this number, consider changing your PayPal password and monitoring your accounts for suspicious activity.

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