The same message about a paused PayPal high value payment.
1800 freecall number
1800 574 818Who called from 1800 574 818?
Bad callAnswer it? Bad call.
11 people have reported 1800 574 818. 11 (100%) say it's a bad call - most often reported as scam text (SMS). It was first reported 9 Nov 2026 and most recently .
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- Reports
- 11
- Bad calls
- 11
- Lookups
- 1
- Last report
What people say 1800 574 818 is
100% Bad call
11 reports are about text messages, 0 about calls.
Summary
People report SMS messages claiming a PayPal high value payment is paused and giving a number to speak with an account security team. Several say they received the same message.
11 reports about 1800 574 818
Received the same PayPal payment paused message as others reported.
Same SMS as the others, about a PayPal high value payment being paused.
Got the same message as above.
Another SMS about a PayPal high value payment paused, saying a charge exceeded my typical spending pattern and to contact the Account Security Team on this number before it's finalised.
Text about a PayPal high value payment paused and to call this number before it's finalised. Scam.
Received an SMS saying a PayPal high value payment was paused, claiming a charge exceeded my usual spending and to ring the Account Security Team before it's finalised.
SMS said a PayPal charge exceeded my typical spending and was on hold, and to call this number. Looks like a scam.
Got a similar SMS to other spam, this one from a different number, about a PayPal high value payment paused. It said a charge exceeded my typical spending pattern and to speak with the Account Security Team at this number before it's finalised.
Received a text claiming to be PayPal about a high value payment paused, telling me to call this number. Scam.
Got an SMS from an overseas number about a PayPal high value payment paused, saying a charge exceeded my typical spending and to speak with their Account Security Team at this number before it's finalised.
What to do if 1800 574 818 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 574 818
Who called me from 1800 574 818?
Nobody who reported 1800 574 818 has said who the caller claimed to be. 11 reports describe it as scam text (SMS).
Is 1800 574 818 a scam?
Its BadCall Score is 96/100 (bad call), from 11 reports: 11 bad call, 0 not sure and 0 safe. Reports are people's own experiences, not verified facts.
Where is 1800 574 818 from?
1800 574 818 is a 1800 freecall number, which isn't tied to a location - it can be answered anywhere in Australia.
How do I block 1800 574 818?
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 574 818?
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.