02 8552 9389 - 0285529389: PayPal Impersonation Scam

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Community reports for 02 8552 9389 (0285529389): PayPal impersonation scam with phishing emails and direct requests for MasterCard details.

PayPal Impersonation Scam Reports for 02 8552 9389

Two contributors have reported scam activity linked to 02 8552 9389 (also written as 0285529389) involving PayPal impersonation. The reports describe a coordinated phishing approach where callers claim to represent PayPal and attempt to extract payment card information directly.

The scam targeting 0285529389 begins with a fraudulent email claiming to be from PayPal regarding an unauthorised transaction. When the recipient calls back to the number provided, the caller immediately requests MasterCard details without proper verification. One contributor reported that the caller from 02 8552 9389 hung up when they refused to provide their card information, suggesting the scammer quickly moved on to find a more compliant target.

What Callers from 02 8552 9389 Say

Contributors report that callers claiming to represent PayPal contact them about suspicious account activity. One report describes receiving an email about a $670 order that never occurred, followed by a request to call 02 8552 9389 for account verification.

When the recipient called 0285529389, the caller bypassed standard security questions and directly asked for MasterCard details. The approach is notably aggressive and lacks the verification steps legitimate PayPal support would follow. Another contributor noted the caller used standard PayPal impersonation language to establish false credibility before pivoting to the card details request.

Report Patterns and Timing

Both reports about 02 8552 9389 came in through answered calls, indicating the scammer succeeded in reaching live contributors. The activity occurred on consecutive days (28-29 October 2025), suggesting active campaign targeting during this period.

The coordinated email-then-call approach suggests this is not random calling but a targeted phishing operation. Contributors who received calls from 02 8552 9389 note that the scammers had enough information to make the PayPal impersonation initially credible, raising questions about data source integrity.

What to Do If You Receive a Call from 02 8552 9389

If 02 8552 9389 calls you:

• Do not: Provide any payment card details, confirm account information, or access your PayPal account while on the call
• Do not: Return calls to numbers provided in unsolicited emails or texts
• Do: Hang up immediately and block the number
• Do: Contact PayPal directly using the phone number on your statement or official PayPal website to verify any claims
• Do: Check your PayPal account directly via the official app or website for any unauthorised transactions

What to Do If You Receive an Email Claiming to Be from PayPal

If you receive an unsolicited PayPal email mentioning suspicious activity:

• Do not: Click any links in the email or call numbers provided within it
• Do not: Reply to the email with personal or financial information
• Do: Forward the email to spoof@paypal.com to report it
• Do: Log into your PayPal account independently to check for alerts
• Do: Block the sender and mark as spam

How to Report 02 8552 9389

If you receive a scam call or email from 02 8552 9389 or similar PayPal impersonation attempts:

• Report to Scamwatch at scamwatch.gov.au - include details of the email and phone contact
• Report the phone number to the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) at acma.gov.au
• Report the phishing email directly to PayPal at spoof@paypal.com
• Forward details to ReportCyber at cyber.gov.au if the scam involved credential harvesting
• Contribute your experience on Reverseau to help other Australians identify this number

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