02 9099 7965 - 0290997965: Amazon Impersonation Scam

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Community reports for 02 9099 7965 (0290997965) describe Amazon impersonation calls claiming unauthorised MacBook purchases with phishing tactics.

Amazon Impersonation Reports for 02 9099 7965

Two contributors have flagged calls from 02 9099 7965 (also written as 0290997965) for suspicious activity, including Amazon impersonation tactics. One report describes a caller claiming to represent Amazon regarding a MacBook purchase the contributor did not make. The caller requested the contributor press 1 to proceed, a common phishing technique designed to confirm the number is active and trigger further scam contact.

When the contributor called back to investigate, the voicemail greeting had noticeably poor English quality, inconsistent with legitimate Amazon customer service. This pattern suggests a fraudulent operation rather than a genuine merchant inquiry.

What Callers from 02 9099 7965 Claim

The impersonation attempt centred on an alleged unauthorised purchase. The caller from 0290997965 specifically mentioned a MacBook to create urgency and legitimacy. By asking the contributor to press 1, the scammer aimed to capture confirmation of an active phone line for follow-up exploitation.

The poor English in the voicemail greeting is a hallmark of offshore scam operations. Contributors who engage with callbacks to 02 9099 7965 risk being transferred to additional scammers or having their number added to broader fraud call lists.

Report Patterns and Timing

Reports of 02 9099 7965 came through call-answered channels, meaning contributors picked up and engaged directly with the caller. One report dates to early February 2026, suggesting recent activity. The dual nature of the reports-one flagging rudeness when the contributor accused the caller of scamming, the other describing the Amazon impersonation attempt-indicates this number may be used by multiple operators or cycled through different fraud schemes.

What to Do If You Receive a Call from 02 9099 7965

If 02 9099 7965 calls you:

• Do not: Press any number when prompted, return the call, or provide personal or financial information
• Do: Hang up immediately, block the number in your phone settings, and verify any purchase claims directly with Amazon using the official website or their published customer service number
• Verify independently: Amazon will never call you about unauthorised purchases without prior warning to your registered account email. Log into your Amazon account directly (do not use any number from the caller) to check your order history

What to Do If You Receive an SMS from 02 9099 7965

If you receive a text message from 0290997965 or 02 9099 7965:

• Do not: Click any links, reply to the message, or call any number provided in the SMS
• Do: Delete the message, block the number, and report it as spam
• Report to ACMA: Forward the SMS to 0429 999 888 with details of the message content and time received

How to Report 02 9099 7965

If you have received calls or messages from 02 9099 7965 or 0290997965, report your experience through multiple channels:

• Scamwatch: Report the impersonation attempt at scamwatch.gov.au, which aggregates data on common fraud schemes
• ACMA (Australian Communications and Media Authority): Lodge a complaint at acma.gov.au to contribute to enforcement action against scam call operations
• Amazon: Report the fraudulent call directly to Amazon's customer service to alert them of active impersonation campaigns using their brand
• Reverseau: Share your experience with the 02 9099 7965 community on Reverseau to help other Australians identify and avoid this number

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