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02 8271 5259 (0282715259): Contributors report fake CBA fraud alerts claiming unauthorised $1800 payments with urgent press-1 callback requests.
CBA Impersonation Reports for 02 8271 5259
Two contributors have reported receiving scam calls from 02 8271 5259 (also written as 0282715259) impersonating Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA). Both callers claimed to be from CBA and referenced a specific unauthorised payment of $1800, then prompted the recipient to press 1 or 2 to respond. This is a classic fraud verification scam designed to trick account holders into engaging with the caller.
The calls came from a local NSW number (0282715259) allocated to Optus Networks. The tactic combines false identity with artificial urgency, creating pressure for immediate response without time to verify the caller's legitimacy.
What Callers from 02 8271 5259 Claim
Both reports describe identical caller behaviour from 02 8271 5259. The caller stated they were from CBA and asked if the recipient had authorised a $1800 payment. The caller then instructed the recipient to press 1 for yes or 2 for no, mimicking an automated fraud alert system.
This approach is designed to:
- Impersonate a trusted bank to establish credibility
- Reference a specific large amount ($1800) to seem legitimate
- Use the press-1/press-2 prompt to collect voice data or confirm the number is active
- Create urgency around an alleged unauthorised transaction
One contributor reported that the caller hung up immediately after the prompt, suggesting they were testing whether the number was answering calls before escalating to a full social engineering attempt.
Report Patterns and Timing
Both reports of 0282715259 occurred during daytime hours - one on 25 February at 10:56 AM and another on 5 March at 9:19 AM. The consistent timing during business hours aligns with when people are more likely to be alert and responsive to financial institution calls, though also when CBA itself would be operating.
The identical script and amount ($1800) across both reports suggests this is an active, ongoing campaign using 02 8271 5259 rather than isolated incidents. The short interval between reports (about one week apart) indicates the number is being actively used for this scam.
What to Do If You Receive a Call from 02 8271 5259
If 02 8271 5259 calls you claiming to be from your bank:
- Do not: Press any keys, engage with the caller, or respond to the prompt
- Do not: Return the call to any number the caller provides
- Do not: Confirm your account details or card information
- Do: Hang up immediately
- Do: Block the number 0282715259 on your phone
- Do: Contact your bank directly using the official phone number on the back of your card or your bank statement
- Do: Verify your account through your bank's official app or website login
Legitimate banks never ask you to press keys to confirm fraud or authorise payments. They also never call asking you to verify transactions by responding to prompts.
How to Report 02 8271 5259
If you receive a call from 02 8271 5259 claiming to be from your bank:
- Report it to the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) at acma.gov.au
- Report the scam to Scamwatch (the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission's scam reporting service) at scamwatch.gov.au
- Contact your bank directly to report the fraud attempt and check your account security
- Report the number to Reverseau to help other Australians identify this scam
If you pressed any keys or provided information, contact your bank immediately and consider placing a fraud alert on your account.
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Said they were CBA asking if I authorised a $1800 payment, press 1 for yes or 2 for no
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WRITE A REVIEWFrequently Asked Questions
Why would a scammer use 02 8271 5259 to impersonate CBA?
The number 0282715259 is allocated to Optus Networks in NSW, making it appear to be a legitimate Australian business number rather than obviously suspicious. Scammers use realistic-looking numbers to increase the chance you'll answer. CBA is one of Australia's largest banks, so impersonating them increases the likelihood the target has an account and will engage with the call about a potential fraud alert.
What should I do if I pressed 1 or 2 when 02 8271 5259 called?
Contact your bank immediately using the number on the back of your card. Confirm your account has not been compromised and watch for unusual transactions. If you provided any personal or financial information during the call from 0282715259, ask your bank about placing a fraud alert. Consider changing your PIN and monitoring your credit report through the Australian Credit Licence providers.
How do I know if a call from 02 8271 5259 is really from CBA?
Legitimate calls from 0282715259 would not be from CBA - this number has been reported specifically for CBA impersonation. Real banks never ask you to press keys to confirm payments or ask security questions in response to phone prompts. If any number claiming to be your bank asks you to press 1 or 2, hang up and call your bank's official number directly.
Should I block 02 8271 5259?
Yes. Add 0282715259 to your blocked contacts immediately. This will prevent the number from reaching you again. You can also report it as spam through your phone's settings. Blocking this number won't affect your ability to reach legitimate CBA services - use the number on your card instead.
Why did the caller from 02 8271 5259 hang up after asking me to press 1 or 2?
The caller may have been testing whether your number was active and being answered by a real person rather than voicemail. This information is valuable to scammers as they use it to prioritise which numbers to call back with more elaborate scams. Hanging up after you pressed a key could also indicate they got what they needed - confirmation of an active, responding number.
Could 02 8271 5259 be spoofing a real CBA number?
Possibly. Scammers can make their calls appear to come from different numbers through spoofing technology. However, the fact that this is a local NSW number (0282715259) allocated to an internet service provider makes it less likely to be a spoofed CBA number and more likely to be a scammer's actual line. Either way, never trust a phone number shown on your screen - always hang up and call your bank's official number to verify.