02 4072 9149 - 0240729149: Impersonation Scam Reports

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02 4072 9149 (0240729149): 15 reports of impersonation scams. Callers falsely claim to be from Commonwealth Bank, PayPal, Amazon, Telstra, and immigration departments.

Impersonation Scams from 02 4072 9149

Multiple contributors have reported impersonation scams from 02 4072 9149 (also written as 0240729149). The pattern is clear: callers and automated systems claim affiliation with legitimate Australian organisations, then request personal or financial information. Thirteen separate reports about this number mention impersonation tactics, with contributors targeted across banking, e-commerce, telecommunications, and government services.

The 0240729149 number operates from NSW and is allocated to a local service provider. What distinguishes these reports is the breadth of organisations being impersonated from a single number, suggesting either coordinated fraud or a compromised line being used by multiple scammers.

Who Callers from 02 4072 9149 Claim to Be

Contributors report 02 4072 9149 callers impersonating:

• Commonwealth Bank: Multiple callers claimed CBA was alerting about suspicious transactions (amounts ranging from $1,800 to $18,000). One automated voicemail from "Olivia" requested approval for an $1,800 transaction. Another automated voice asked recipients to press 1 or 2 to confirm an $18,000 charge. None of the targets were CBA customers.
• PayPal: Four contributors received calls from 02 4072 9149 claiming PayPal verification or dispute resolution. One caller addressed the recipient by a nickname not on their PayPal account and sounded impolite. Another claimed over $400 was fraudulently taken and hung up quickly when questioned. A third described the caller as "impolite" and not legitimate.
• Amazon: Two reports involved callers claiming suspicious iPhone purchases on Amazon accounts. One asked directly for card details. The other said they were calling from Melbourne but the number wasn't a Melbourne area code, raising immediate red flags.
• Telstra: One caller with a foreign accent claimed the recipient's IPN had changed and their internet was lagging, creating urgency around a supposed technical issue.
• Immigration Department: An automated call presented options to choose English or Chinese, then proceeded entirely in Chinese, claiming to be from immigration.
• ANZ Bank: One SMS claimed a transfer from ANZ, despite the recipient not having an ANZ account.

Caller Behaviour and Tactics

Beyond impersonation, contributors reported specific manipulation tactics from 02 4072 9149. Three reports describe callers requesting personal or financial information directly. One asked for card details during an Amazon dispute claim. Another (the PayPal impersonator) hung up quickly when challenged, suggesting the caller knew they'd been caught. The Commonwealth Bank impersonators used urgency, framing transactions as already pending or requiring immediate approval.

Robocall activity also appears: an automated immigration call with language selection, and multiple automated Commonwealth Bank messages with prompts to press buttons. One contributor noted receiving repeated calls with the same first 6 digits but varying final digits, consistent with number-checking scams to identify active lines.

Report Patterns and Timing

The majority of reports cluster between June 2025 and February 2026. Reports arrived via answered calls, voicemails, missed calls, and SMS. Significantly, multiple contributors noted inconsistencies that immediately signalled fraud: callers claiming to represent organisations the targets didn't use (PayPal when no account existed, CBA when not a customer, ANZ for an SMS without an account). This suggests the scammers are conducting broad phishing campaigns rather than targeting individuals with pre-existing accounts.

What to Do If You Receive a Call from 02 4072 9149

If 02 4072 9149 calls you:

• Do not: Answer if possible, or engage with the caller. Do not provide any personal, financial, or account information. Do not press buttons or follow recorded prompts. Do not call back the number.
• Do: Let calls go to voicemail. Hang up immediately if you do answer. If they claim to be from your bank, credit provider, or PayPal, hang up and call the organisation directly using the phone number on your statement or official website. Block the number on your phone.
• Verify directly: Legitimate organisations never ask you to confirm transactions or account details via unsolicited calls. If you're unsure, contact the organisation independently using contact details you trust (your statement, official website, or the back of your card).

What to Do If You Receive an SMS from 02 4072 9149

If 02 4072 9149 sends you an SMS:

• Do not: Click any links in the message. Do not reply or engage. Do not provide any information requested in the SMS.
• Do: Delete the message immediately. Block the number. Report the SMS as spam by forwarding it to 0429 999 888 (Australia's spam reporting service). If the SMS impersonates a bank or financial institution, also report it to that organisation directly.

How to Report 02 4072 9149

If you've received scam or impersonation calls from 02 4072 9149, report them to:

• Scamwatch: scamwatch.gov.au - Australia's official scam reporting service. Document the date, time, what they claimed, and what they asked for.
• ACMA (Australian Communications and Media Authority): acma.gov.au - Report spam and scam calls, particularly if automated or robocalls.
• Your bank or service provider: If they impersonated your bank, PayPal, Amazon, or another service, report the call directly to that organisation's fraud team.
• ReportCyber: cyber.gov.au - If the call involved phishing, credential theft, or other cybercrime elements.
• Reverseau community: Report your experience on Reverseau to help other Australians identify this number.

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