Would Paypal Text Me?

The text message will usually contain a phone number that you can use to contact PayPal. ... If you call the number, you'll end up talking to someone who'll ask for your account details. Any information you give them will help them to gain access to your account, which will let them freely move money from your account.

Does PayPal send texts about suspicious activity?

The fraudulent correspondence informs people their account has been compromised by suspicious activity, and that action will need to be taken to remedy the matter. One such text message received read: “PayPal - Dear Customer, some unsafe activities were reported on your account.

What is PayPal text number?

We may send you a text asking you to confirm your activity (by replying 1 for yes or 2 for no). Or, we'll send a text with a 6-digit code that you'll need to enter on the screen. The code is in the body of the text and not the 725-729 from PayPal number.