02 7257 0918 - 0272570918: PayPal Impersonation Scam

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02 7257 0918 (0272570918): Contributors report PayPal security impersonation calls from 'Debbie' at a scam call centre. Do not engage with this number.

PayPal Impersonation Reports for 02 7257 0918

Two contributors have reported calls from 02 7257 0918 (also written as 0272570918) claiming to be from PayPal's security department. The caller, identifying herself as 'Debbie', operates from what contributors describe as a scam call centre. This is a clear impersonation attempt, as PayPal does not initiate unsolicited calls asking for account verification or personal information.

Both reports about 0272570918 indicate the same caller using the same social engineering approach. The number is allocated to NSW and registered to Symbio Networks, a legitimate local service provider - a common characteristic of compromised or spoofed lines used by scam operations.

What Callers from 02 7257 0918 Claim

The caller identifies as 'Debbie' from 'the PayPal security department' and uses this false authority to initiate contact. Contributors who answered calls from 02 7257 0918 report the caller attempts to establish legitimacy by referencing PayPal security procedures, a tactic designed to pressure recipients into lowering their guard and providing account details or payment information.

One contributor noted they mentioned Scammer Payback (a YouTube channel documenting scam call interactions), which visibly triggered the caller - she became defensive rather than maintaining her PayPal impersonation script. This reaction is typical of scammers when confronted with awareness of their tactics. The second contributor to receive a call from 0272570918 expressed regret at not prolonging the interaction, suggesting the caller disconnected quickly when challenged.

Report Patterns and Timing

Both reports were received within a 24-hour window in early December 2025, indicating recent active calling from 02 7257 0918. Both contributors answered their calls, allowing them to identify the scam rather than falling victim to voicemail-based phishing or callback schemes. The fact that multiple contributors received calls from this number within hours suggests active targeting rather than random dialling.

What to Do If You Receive a Call from 02 7257 0918

If 02 7257 0918 calls you:

• Do not: Provide any personal information, account numbers, passwords, or payment details to the caller
• Do not: Follow instructions to log into PayPal or access your bank account
• Do not: Return the call to any number the caller provides
• Do: Hang up immediately if the caller claims to be from PayPal, your bank, or any financial institution
• Do: Contact PayPal directly using the official phone number on your account statement or the PayPal website to verify any security concerns
• Do: Block 0272570918 in your phone settings to prevent future calls

How to Report 02 7257 0918

If you receive a call from 02 7257 0918, report it to these Australian authorities:

• Scamwatch: scamwatch.gov.au - Report the impersonation attempt and details of what the caller claimed
• ACMA (Australian Communications and Media Authority): acma.gov.au - Report the number for potential network abuse and fraud investigation
• PayPal directly: Report the impersonation through your PayPal account security centre to alert them of active impersonation campaigns
• ReportCyber: cyber.gov.au - Report if financial loss or data compromise occurred
• Reverseau: Report your experience with 02 7257 0918 on this page to help other Australians identify and avoid this scam call centre

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