Online Threat Alerts (OTA) - Alerting you to scams and frauds.
Scammers are sending fake text messages to potential victims asking them to call telephone number 1800491593. If the telephone number is called, the scammers may say they are Amazon or PayPal support and ask for credit card detail and account credentials. If the requested information is given to the scammers, they will use it to steal their potential victims' money.
"you have paid $1969.00 against Lenovo Intel core i9 Touch laptop at AMZ. Order id 120-AY-55ZYO on 2021-04-02. Helpline (+61)1800491593 if you have any dispute."
The fake Amazon text claims the recipients purchased a Lenovo laptop and they should call 1800491593 to dispute the transaction if they did not make the purchase. If the telephone number 1800491593 in the fake text message is called, the scammers responsible for the scam text will ask for account credentials, personal and financial information which they will use fraudulently.
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Same here in UK very similar message I received today
Received this one today. You've Sent a Payment of $1500.00 AUD to Intel's Holding Ltd. from PayPal TRX-ID#5173SD590245 on 2021/06/17, If any Dispute Contact us on: ( 61)1800-626-754 !!
I had a very similar text message this morning. You have sent £500 to Int'l Holdings Limited at INC *pay pal* If any dispute call (44)808-169-4896
Just got same message from INFO...
Received scam sms advising:PAYPAL: You've sent $499.99.00 AUD to Int'l Holdings Limited. If not done by you. Give us a call 61 1800491593 Thank you
received same message today.
Received this today from 61 432 346 579 Your Purchase ¤1969.00 against Lenovo Intel core i9 Touch Laptop Successful on 15th May 2021. AMAZON#110TS2550127 Call Us 61 881200652 for your query.
Received this today (Mothers Day)I knew it was fake because I don't have $196.00 in any bank accounts. You Paid $1969.00 against Lenovo Intel core i9 Touch Laptop at AMZ on 9th May 2021. Order-id# 150-JT211-0777 Give us a call on 08 9468 9796 if not you. This was sent from mobile # 041 3821 576 I've deleted it.
I also received the same today
Received on this day 9 May. "You Paid $1969.00 against Lenovo Intel core i9 Touch Laptop at AMZ on 9th May 2021. Order-id# 110-FT215-0157 Give us a call on 08 9468 9796 if not you."
Same, received today (9th May) in Vic, Number to call is : 08 9468 9796Sent mobile number : 0431 190 847
Same happening in WA right nowYou Paid $1969.00 against Lenovo Intel core i9 Touch Laptop at AMZ on 9th May 2021. Order-id# 140-GJ211-0745 Give us a call on 08 9468 9796 if not you.Comes from mobile number 0401 314 215
Thanks I received one of these texts so it is good to see your notification online. I checked my accounts directly to confirm purchase and tested the number finding it was a busy overseas call centre and immediately hung up.