02 7245 4522 - 0272454522: Amazon Impersonation and Ping Call Scam

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Community reports for 02 7245 4522 (0272454522) describe Amazon impersonation scams and hang-up ping calls. NSW local number flagged for fraudulent activity.

Amazon Impersonation and Ping Call Reports for 02 7245 4522

Two contributors have reported suspicious activity from 02 7245 4522 (also written as 0272454522), a NSW-based local number. One report details a direct Amazon impersonation scam, while another describes a hang-up ping call pattern commonly used to probe for active numbers in phone number databases.

The Amazon impersonation report from 02 7245 4522 represents a high-risk fraud attempt. This type of scam typically escalates quickly once the caller confirms someone is on the line, often claiming account issues, unusual activity, or package problems to trick recipients into sharing payment details or login credentials.

What Callers from 02 7245 4522 Are Doing

One contributor answered a call from 02 7245 4522 and reported the caller claimed to represent Amazon. This is a common entry point for payment fraud scams targeting Australian shoppers who use the platform regularly.

The second report describes a different tactic from 0272454522: the caller rang, then hung up immediately without speaking. This ping call behaviour is used by scammers to identify active phone numbers. When a number answers, it gets added to targeted lists for follow-up impersonation attempts, callback scams, or sold to other fraudsters.

Call Patterns and Timing

The Amazon impersonation call from 02 7245 4522 occurred in mid-2025, while the more recent ping call was reported in February 2026. The spacing between these reports suggests this number may be cycling between different scam tactics or being used by multiple fraud operations.

Both calls came through as answered calls, meaning contributors picked up and heard either the fraudster or silence. This indicates 02 7245 4522 is actively dialling and connecting to real phone lines rather than being a static robocall or autodialler with low answer rates.

What to Do If You Receive a Call from 02 7245 4522

If 02 7245 4522 calls you:

• Do not: Answer if you don't recognise the number, provide any personal or payment information, or confirm your full name or account details
• Do: Let it go to voicemail, hang up immediately if they claim to be from Amazon or any bank, and block the number to prevent future calls
• If they hang up: Do not call back. A silent hang-up indicates a ping call testing your number for activity. Calling back confirms your number is active and monitored
• If they claim an account issue: End the call and contact Amazon directly using the official number from amazon.com.au or your account statement, never using contact information provided by the caller

How to Report 02 7245 4522

If you've received calls from 02 7245 4522, reporting helps alert other Australians and supports law enforcement investigation:

• Report to Reverseau with details of what the caller said and when they called
• Report the scam attempt to Scamwatch (scamwatch.gov.au) with your account details and any information about what was requested
• Lodge a complaint with the Australian Communications and Media Authority (acma.gov.au) for phone-based fraud
• If payment details were compromised, contact your bank or card issuer immediately and consider a fraud report with local police
• For Amazon account security concerns, log into your account directly and review recent activity, then contact Amazon support through the official website

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