I got a +92 call claiming my PayPal account was hacked; what could the caller be trying to steal?

The +92 code is associated with Pakistan, but caller ID can be spoofed, so it does not establish the caller’s real location.

A claim that your PayPal account was “hacked” is characteristic of vishing, where urgency is used to make you reveal information or take an unsafe action.

They could be trying to steal your PayPal password, one-time verification/2FA code, card or bank details, or personal information useful for account recovery and identity fraud.

Another common objective is persuading you to send a “test” payment or install remote-access software, giving the scammer money or control of your device.

Don’t provide information or use numbers/links supplied by the caller; open PayPal directly and check your account activity and security settings. PayPal specifically says legitimate customer support will not request passwords or 2FA codes.

If you’ve faced a similar issue, don’t hesitate to share your story here. You can also file a complaint on Xolvie to help others in the same situation.