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02 3815 5663 (0238155663): Contributors report PayPal impersonation claims and silent calls. One caller alleged fraudulent gift card purchases on account.
PayPal Impersonation and Silent Call Reports for 02 3815 5663
Three contributors have flagged 02 3815 5663 (also written as 0238155663) for suspicious activity. The reports indicate a pattern of impersonation attempts and hang-up calls. One contributor received a call from 02 3815 5663 claiming to be from PayPal, alleging unauthorised gift card purchases on their account. Another encountered a silent call where the caller disconnected within seconds of the contributor answering, a tactic commonly used by scammers testing active numbers for future targeting.
What Callers from 02 3815 5663 Claim
The PayPal impersonation call from 0238155663 involved the caller claiming the contributor had made gift card purchases on their account. This is a common social engineering tactic used to create urgency and pressure victims into disclosing account details or payment information.
The silent call pattern is also noteworthy. When the contributor answered, the caller disconnected after only 6 seconds, suggesting the call may have been a robocall or auto-dialled number testing for active phone numbers. This behaviour is frequently observed in scam operations that harvest validated numbers for later contact attempts.
Report Patterns and Timing
The three reports span early-to-mid February 2026. Two reports describe direct interactions (the PayPal claim and the silent call), while a third contributor reported receiving a call that left no message before being blocked. The pattern suggests ongoing dialling activity from this number, with at least two distinct call types: impersonation attempts and silent testing calls.
What to Do If You Receive a Call from 02 3815 5663
If 02 3815 5663 calls you:
- Do not: Answer follow-up calls, provide account details, click links sent via text, or confirm your name or payment information
- Do: Hang up immediately, block the number, and verify directly with PayPal using the official number on your statement or the PayPal website
- PayPal verification: PayPal will never contact you about urgent account issues via unsolicited calls. Always contact PayPal directly using their official contact details if you're concerned about your account
For silent or hang-up calls, blocking the number prevents repeated contact attempts. Do not return any callback requests from 0238155663.
How to Report 02 3815 5663
If you've received calls from this number, report it through these Australian government channels:
- Scamwatch (scamwatch.gov.au) - Report the PayPal impersonation and any financial information requested
- ACMA (acma.gov.au) - Report silent calls and nuisance calls to the Australian Communications and Media Authority
- PayPal directly - Notify PayPal's fraud team about the impersonation attempt via your account settings or their official support channels
- Reverseau - Add your own report here to help other Australians identify suspicious activity from 02 3815 5663
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Called but didn't leave a message, blocked it
call from PayPal claiming I bought gift cards on my account
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WRITE A REVIEWFrequently Asked Questions
Is 02 3815 5663 actually PayPal calling me?
No. One contributor reported receiving a call from 02 3815 5663 claiming to be PayPal, but this is a scam impersonation. PayPal does not initiate unsolicited calls about account issues. If you're concerned about your PayPal account, hang up and contact PayPal directly using the number on your official statement or the PayPal website, not by calling back 0238155663.
What does it mean when 02 3815 5663 hangs up after a few seconds?
A contributor answered a call from 0238155663 that disconnected after 6 seconds. This silent-call pattern suggests an automated dialling system or robocall testing your number for validity. Scammers use this tactic to build lists of active phone numbers for follow-up scam attempts. Block 02 3815 5663 to prevent further contact.
Should I call back 0238155663 if they didn't leave a message?
No. Do not call back 0238155663 under any circumstances. One contributor blocked this number after receiving a call with no voicemail message. Returning the call could connect you with scammers or incur charges on your phone bill. Let it go to voicemail and block the number.
What should I do if 02 3815 5663 claims I have unauthorised charges?
Hang up immediately. Do not provide any account details, passwords, or payment information to anyone calling from 02 3815 5663. A contributor reported receiving exactly this claim (gift card purchases). Verify directly with PayPal by contacting them via your account settings or their official support number listed on their website, never using a number provided by the caller.
Who provides the number 0238155663?
02 3815 5663 is allocated as a local service number in NSW through Symbio Networks Pty Ltd. However, the number is being used for scam impersonation and silent calls. Allocation to a legitimate provider does not guarantee legitimate use of the number.
How many people have reported 02 3815 5663?
Three contributors have reported this number so far on Reverseau. Two reports describe active scam tactics (PayPal impersonation and silent calls), while one contributor blocked the number after receiving a silent call. If you've also received suspicious calls from 0238155663, please add your report to help protect other Australians.