Text message received saying they are from Paypal Dedicated Security Team. And to call to discuss an automated payment attempt of $542.15.

Caller: Criminal Scammers from India

Sms message :

PayPaI — Unusual Activity Notification

Dear User,

Our automated systems flagged an unusual transaction of A$499.00 attributed to "Digital Marketplace Assets" (Order ID #9921-XJ-0492).

To ensure the safety of your funds, we have placed a temporary hold on this transaction. If this activity was not initiated by you, please reach out to us immediately at 1800 326 150 so we can verify your account status and prevent further unauthorized access.

Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter.

Best regards,

— Security Department Australia
📞 +61 1800 326150
PayPaI ©️ 2026. All rights reserved.

I had the same message today (22/7/26) and exactly the same amount ($542.15)

Got same message today, thought scam as it said dear customer, Paypal would know your name.

Same as above

My partner received this exact msg.

I had exactly the same message today (22/7/26) and exactly the same amount ($542.15)

Caller: claims to be Paypal

Text msg claiming to be from PayPal about suspicious login attempt followed by a charge of $542.15 for global tech solutions.
I Rang 1800 326 150. Indian call center, no phone tree/IVR menu. Hung up strait away. SCAM

Caller: Criminal scammer bastard

PayPaI — Unusual Activity Notification

Dear User,

Our automated systems flagged an unusual transaction of A$499.00 attributed to "Digital Marketplace Assets" (Order ID #9921-XJ-0492).

To ensure the safety of your funds, we have placed a temporary hold on this transaction. If this activity was not initiated by you, please reach out to us immediately at 1800 326 150 so we can verify your account status and prevent further unauthorized access.

Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter.

Best regards,

— Security Department Australia
📞 +61 1800 326150
PayPaI ©️ 2026. All rights reserved.

Same message received as everybody else today. Thank you all for posting.

Same as above

And another - Same message with exact amount just received on my phone!!!

Scam messaging. Asked me to call to discuss a suspicious attempt followed by a charge of $542.15 for "Global Tech Solutions" The number is not for Paypal Australia.

Same message for $542.15 - the number to call was 1800 326 150 ( Got Junk - Gold coast)