02 7239 4858 - 0272394858: Phishing Link and PayPal Impersonation Reports

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02 7239 4858 (0272394858): Community reports describe phishing attempts impersonating PayPal, with fake transaction alerts and fraudulent Google Meet calls requesting personal information.

Phishing and PayPal Impersonation Reports for 02 7239 4858

Two contributors have reported suspicious contact from 02 7239 4858 (also written as 0272394858) involving fake PayPal transaction alerts and impersonation attempts. Both reports centre on phishing tactics designed to trick recipients into revealing payment or personal information by creating urgency around unauthorised purchases.

The reports indicate a coordinated attempt to exploit trust in well-known services. One contributor received a calendar message about a $319 PayPal charge for Norton 360 antivirus software - a service they had never purchased. Another reported a Google Meet call claiming a PayPal transaction had occurred for an iPhone purchase, with the caller presenting fraudulent credentials to appear legitimate.

What Callers and Messages from 02 7239 4858 Claim

Contributors report that contact from 02 7239 4858 uses spoofed transaction notifications to create panic. The calendar message tactic exploits the fact that many people trust system alerts without verifying their source. The message claimed a legitimate-sounding charge - Norton 360 is a real antivirus product - making it more convincing than an obvious fake.

The Google Meet call variant is more sophisticated. The scammer attempted to establish legitimacy by claiming PayPal authority and presenting credentials, then pushed the recipient to take immediate action on the alleged iPhone purchase. This tactic combines multiple deceptions: impersonating PayPal, using a video call to appear credible, and manufacturing urgency to bypass critical thinking.

Neither report indicates the recipient engaged further, suggesting both contributors recognised the attempts as fraudulent before providing information or clicking links.

Report Patterns and Communication Channels

Both reports involving 0272394858 came through non-voice channels - one via calendar notification and one via Google Meet video call. This multi-channel approach suggests the scammer may be leveraging different communication platforms to increase the likelihood of contact. Calendar notifications are particularly deceptive because they appear as system-generated alerts rather than messages from unknown numbers.

The reports were submitted within 24 hours of each other (10-11 February 2026), indicating either a short-term campaign targeting multiple people or closely timed attempts against individual targets.

What to Do If You Receive Contact from 02 7239 4858

If you receive a message, call, or video call from 02 7239 4858 or see alerts attributed to this number:

• Do not: Click any links in messages, accept video calls from unknown numbers, or provide payment details, passwords, or personal information
• Do not: Confirm your identity or account details if asked
• Do: Hang up or end the call/meeting immediately
• Do: If the message claims a PayPal transaction, log into PayPal directly (not via any link provided) to check your account
• Do: Contact PayPal's official support line directly if you believe your account is compromised
• Do: Block the number 02 7239 4858 (0272394858) on your device
• Do: Disable calendar sharing settings if strangers can add events to your calendar

What to Do If You Clicked a Link from 02 7239 4858

If you clicked a link from a message attributed to 02 7239 4858 or entered any information on a fake PayPal login page:

• Do: Change your PayPal password immediately from a device you trust
• Do: Check your PayPal transaction history for any unauthorised activity
• Do: If you entered banking details or card information, contact your bank directly to report potential fraud and monitor your accounts
• Do: Enable two-factor authentication on your PayPal account if not already active
• Do: Report the incident to the resources listed below

How to Report 02 7239 4858

If you receive similar contact from 02 7239 4858 (0272394858) or believe you've been targeted by this phishing campaign, report it to:

• Scamwatch: scamwatch.gov.au - Australia's official scam reporting service
• ACMA (Australian Communications and Media Authority): acma.gov.au - report phishing calls and SMS
• ReportCyber: cyber.gov.au - report cybercrime and phishing attempts
• PayPal directly: If the impersonation involved PayPal, report it through your PayPal account security settings
• Google: If the call came through Google Meet, report the abusive account through Google's safety tools
• Reverseau: Contribute your report here to help other Australians identify this number

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