It is very likely a scam if you received an e-mail or notification from PayPal that a deposit was made. Check your actual bank balance, by manually typing in the bank's website address on your browser buffer or via their app if you have it on your phone.
If the deposit is a) there AND b) cleared for use, then yes it's a mistake and you should contact PayPal to try and resolve the error.
If it is a) there BUT b) NOT cleared for use, do nothing for a week. Not even if someone sends you a notification telling you it was an error and you have to return it.
If the second example is true, and you've waited a week, get in touch with PayPal directly and ask for resolution.
If the second example is true and someone contacts you to ask you to send the money back to them, get in touch with PayPal directly and ask for resolution and report a potential scam.
Do not refund the money directly to the sender.
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