PayID impersonation scams

What this scam usually looks like

A message or email claims to be from PayID about a problem, payment, delivery, or security issue, and pushes you to a link to log in, pay, or confirm details.

What the real PayID will never ask for

Your PIN, password, or one-time code
A fee to receive a payment or refund
You to approve a 'collect' request to get money

Common fake message patterns

Sanitised examples - placeholders only, never real links or data.

Example only: PayID: buyer needs you to upgrade to a business account to receive payment.

Example only: Your PayID payment is pending - pay a fee to release it.

Common red flags

A message about a payment you don't recognise
A link to 'resolve' or 'confirm' instead of the app
A request to send a fee to receive money
Requests for your PIN, password, or card details

How to verify safely

Check transactions only in the official app.
Receiving money never needs a fee, PIN, or upgrade.
Never enter your PIN to receive funds.

What not to do

Don't pay to receive money.
Don't approve requests or enter your PIN for a 'refund'.
Don't trust payment screenshots.

If you already clicked or paid

Contact your bank or the payment provider immediately. Save evidence and report it. Don't send more to 'release' a payment.

See the step-by-step recovery guides and your country's reporting options.

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Fake payment confirmation scamA scammer sends a forged payment receipt or email so you believe you have been paid.

Official PayID security & reporting

PayID - official site Needs manual review

Official PayID information and safety.

Source type: corporate · Last checked 2026-06-05
https://payid.com.au

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Sources

Official PayID security pagesInformational

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Frequently asked questions

How do I know if a PayID message is fake?

Check inside the official PayID app or by typing the address yourself. PayID won't ask for your password, codes, or payment via a link in a message.

What should I do if I clicked a fake PayID link?

Don't enter anything; close the page. If you entered details, change your password, enable two-step verification, and contact your bank if card details were involved.

Reviewed by the ScamMessageChecker.com editorial team. Last reviewed 2026-06-05. Spotted something out of date? Tell us so we can review it. See how we assess scam risk.