I don't have PayPal, so when they claimed to be from there, it was a red flag. The accent was also suspicious, and they wouldn't let up. I disconnected.
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1800 517 134Who called from 1800 517 134?
Bad callAnswer it? Bad call.
3 people have reported 1800 517 134. 3 (100%) say it's a bad call - most often reported as impersonation (bank, ATO, police...). It was first reported 6 Nov 2026 and most recently .
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- Bad calls
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What people say 1800 517 134 is
100% Bad call
Summary
People report calls from this number claiming to be from PayPal. Red flags include not having a PayPal account, a foreign accent, and persistent behaviour. Callers are advised to disconnect.
3 reports about 1800 517 134
Caller said they were from PayPal, but I don't have an account. The accent raised suspicion, and they were incredibly persistent. I hung up.
They claimed to be from PayPal, but I don't have a PayPal account, so that was a red flag. The accent was another red flag. I had recently set up an eBay account, so I was uncertain, but their persistence was unbelievable. I disconnected.
What to do if 1800 517 134 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 517 134
Who called me from 1800 517 134?
Nobody who reported 1800 517 134 has said who the caller claimed to be. 3 reports describe it as impersonation (bank, ATO, police...).
Is 1800 517 134 a scam?
Its BadCall Score is 87/100 (bad call), from 3 reports: 3 bad call, 0 not sure and 0 safe. Reports are people's own experiences, not verified facts.
Where is 1800 517 134 from?
1800 517 134 is a 1800 freecall number, which isn't tied to a location - it can be answered anywhere in Australia.
How do I block 1800 517 134?
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 517 134?
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.