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Community report for 02 9099 2267 (0290992267): Caller impersonated PayPal, claimed identity, then hung up when questioned.
PayPal Impersonation Report for 02 9099 2267
One contributor has reported a suspicious call from 02 9099 2267 (also written as 0290992267) involving impersonation of PayPal. The caller stated a name and claimed to represent PayPal, but disconnected abruptly when the conversation began, suggesting the call may have ended when the contributor started asking questions or did not comply as expected.
This type of PayPal impersonation tactic is commonly used by scammers to gain initial trust before pivoting to requests for personal information, account access, or payment details. The immediate hang-up pattern reported with 0290992267 is typical when callers encounter resistance or when targets do not immediately accept the impersonation premise.
What Callers from 02 9099 2267 May Claim
Based on the community report, the caller from 02 9099 2267 identified themselves by name and explicitly claimed to represent PayPal. The contributor noted the call went quiet shortly after this introduction, followed by disconnection. This pattern differs from typical scam calls where callers maintain engagement; the silence and hang-up suggest the caller may have been testing whether the recipient would engage, or may have encountered caller identification or detection that prompted them to disconnect.
What to Do If You Receive a Call from 02 9099 2267
If 02 9099 2267 calls you:
- Do not: Provide personal information, account numbers, passwords, or payment details; assume the caller is legitimate based on name or stated affiliation
- Do: Hang up immediately if the caller claims to be from PayPal or another financial service; independently verify by calling the official PayPal support number from their website or your account statement
- If they hang up: Do not call back; never return calls to unknown numbers that disconnect
- Block the number: Use your phone's built-in blocking feature to prevent future calls from 0290992267
How to Report 02 9099 2267
If you receive a call from 02 9099 2267 claiming to represent PayPal or any other organisation, report it to:
- Scamwatch - Report PayPal impersonation scams at scamwatch.gov.au
- ACMA - Lodge a complaint about the call with the Australian Communications and Media Authority at acma.gov.au
- PayPal directly - Contact PayPal's official support team through your account to report the impersonation attempt
- Reverseau - Share your experience with 02 9099 2267 to help other Australians identify this number
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WRITE A REVIEWFrequently Asked Questions
Why would a caller impersonating PayPal hang up immediately after claiming to represent the company?
Scammers using PayPal impersonation tactics often test calls to verify active numbers before launching full social engineering attacks. When a target does not immediately engage or shows hesitation, the caller may disconnect and try again later with a different approach. The report of 02 9099 2267 hanging up after the initial claim suggests the caller may have sensed scepticism or was testing call viability.
Should I call back a number like 02 9099 2267 if they hang up on me?
No. Never return calls to unknown numbers, especially those claiming to be from financial institutions. If PayPal needs to contact you, they will do so through your account notifications or official channels. Calling back 0290992267 or similar unknown numbers plays into scammer tactics and may result in connection to the impersonator.
How can I verify if a call claiming to be from PayPal is legitimate?
Do not rely on caller ID or statements made during the call. If 02 9099 2267 or any number claims to be PayPal, hang up and independently contact PayPal by logging into your account on their official website (paypal.com) or calling the number listed on your PayPal statements. Legitimate PayPal calls will never be triggered by hanging up and verifying independently.
What should I do if I already provided information to the caller from 02 9099 2267?
Contact PayPal immediately through their official support channel and inform them of the potential impersonation attempt. If you provided payment details, passwords, or account information to 0290992267, change your PayPal password immediately and monitor your account for unauthorised activity. Report the incident to Scamwatch at scamwatch.gov.au.
How many reports has 02 9099 2267 received for PayPal impersonation?
One contributor has reported a PayPal impersonation call from 02 9099 2267 (0290992267) to the Reverseau community. While this represents a single report at this time, the specific tactic of impersonating PayPal and disconnecting after initial contact aligns with known scam patterns used across multiple numbers in Australia.
Can I block 02 9099 2267 on my phone?
Yes. Most modern smartphones allow you to block numbers directly. After receiving a call from 02 9099 2267, you can typically block 0290992267 through your phone's call history or contacts app. Additionally, you can add the number to your phone's blocked list or use a third-party call-blocking app for added protection against future calls.