This text claimed a PayPal purchase had been paused and gave merchant, amount and date details. There were no matching alerts in PayPal, so it is a scam.
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1800 317 200Who called from 1800 317 200?
Bad callAnswer it? Bad call.
6 people have reported 1800 317 200. 6 (100%) say it's a bad call - most often reported as scam text (SMS). It was first reported 10 Nov 2026 and most recently .
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What people say 1800 317 200 is
100% Bad call
6 reports are about text messages, 0 about calls.
Summary
People report texts claiming a PayPal charge did not match their usual activity, complete with merchant, amount, date and reference details. They say logging in to PayPal showed no alerts or notifications.
6 reports about 1800 317 200
A message pretending to be PayPal about a purchase that looked different enough to pause. I don't use PayPal.
Received a message saying a charge did not match my usual activity, with a merchant, amount and reference number. Nothing showed up in my PayPal account.
Got a text claiming to be PayPal about a paused charge for a pet supplies purchase, with an amount and reference ID. I don't even use PayPal, so it's a scam.
Got the same text with the same PayPal contact details but a different merchant and amount. I logged in to PayPal and saw no alerts or notifications.
They sent me a fake PayPal notice saying a charge doesn't match my usual activity, with merchant, amount and reference details. I don't use PayPal.
What to do if 1800 317 200 calls
- Don't answer - or hang up. Don't press any keys, don't say "yes", and never read out a code sent to your phone.
- Don't call back. Calling back confirms your number is live and it gets sold on.
- Never tap a link in a text from this number. Go to the real website or app yourself.
- Block it - how to block a number on iPhone, Android and landlines.
- Report it to Scamwatch, and here on BadCall so others are warned.
- Lost money or gave details? Call your bank now, then IDCARE on 1800 595 160. What to do if you've been scammed.
Questions about 1800 317 200
Who called me from 1800 317 200?
Nobody who reported 1800 317 200 has said who the caller claimed to be. 6 reports describe it as scam text (SMS).
Is 1800 317 200 a scam?
Its BadCall Score is 93/100 (bad call), from 6 reports: 6 bad call, 0 not sure and 0 safe. Reports are people's own experiences, not verified facts.
Where is 1800 317 200 from?
1800 317 200 is a 1800 freecall number, which isn't tied to a location - it can be answered anywhere in Australia.
How do I block 1800 317 200?
On an iPhone open Recents, tap ⓘ next to the number and choose Block this Caller. On Android open the Phone app, tap the number in your call history and choose Block (or Block / report spam). Full instructions for every phone and landline.
How do I report 1800 317 200?
Use the form on this page - it's free, anonymous and takes 30 seconds. If it was a scam, also report it to Scamwatch (scamwatch.gov.au). If you lost money or shared bank details, call your bank straight away.