Third time I've had this message claiming to be PayPal security, asking me to click a link to confirm a purchase. I think it's a scam, so I closed my account and deleted them.
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1800 470 815Who called from 1800 470 815?
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7 people have reported 1800 470 815. 7 (100%) say it's a bad call - most often reported as scam text (SMS). It was first reported 7 Nov 2026 and most recently .
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- Reports
- 7
- Bad calls
- 7
- Lookups
- 3
- Last report
What people say 1800 470 815 is
100% Bad call
7 reports are about text messages, 0 about calls.
Summary
People report repeated text messages pretending to be PayPal security, asking them to click a link to confirm a purchase or identity. Several say it looks like a PayPal payment scam.
7 reports about 1800 470 815
Looks like a PayPal payment scam asking you to click a link to confirm your identity.
A PayPal payment scam text, it wants you to click a link to confirm the purchase.
Message pretends to be PayPal security and asks you to click a link about a purchase. I reckon it's a scam.
Looks like a PayPal payment scam. Asks you to click a link to confirm your identity.
Received a message that appears to be a PayPal payment scam, asking to click a link to confirm identity.
This is a PayPal payment scam. It wants you to click a link to verify your identity.
What to do if 1800 470 815 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 470 815
Who called me from 1800 470 815?
Nobody who reported 1800 470 815 has said who the caller claimed to be. 7 reports describe it as scam text (SMS).
Is 1800 470 815 a scam?
Its BadCall Score is 94/100 (bad call), from 7 reports: 7 bad call, 0 not sure and 0 safe. Reports are people's own experiences, not verified facts.
Where is 1800 470 815 from?
1800 470 815 is a 1800 freecall number, which isn't tied to a location - it can be answered anywhere in Australia.
How do I block 1800 470 815?
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 470 815?
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.