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02 9258 7498 (0292587498): Contributors report aggressive PayPal impersonation calls claiming overdue balances and requesting debit card payments. Callers know victims' names.
PayPal Impersonation Reports for 02 9258 7498
Community reports for 02 9258 7498 (also written as 0292587498) reveal a persistent PayPal impersonation scam. Out of 51 total reports, 18 describe callers falsely claiming to represent PayPal, with many contributors confirming directly with PayPal that the calls did not originate from them. The scam specifically targets account holders with claims of outstanding balances ranging from $400 upward, combined with high-pressure tactics demanding immediate payment by debit card.
A particularly detailed report about 0292587498 describes a caller who had the victim's full name and surname, claimed an overdue amount of $400+, and attempted to pressure immediate payment. When challenged, the caller insisted "I assure you Mam that I am not a scammer" and tried to lock the victim into a commitment by saying "I will make a note that you will pay the outstanding amount today." The victim checked their PayPal account and found no issues, confirming the call was fraudulent. Multiple contributors who called 02 9258 7498 back or contacted PayPal directly have verified these are not genuine PayPal calls.
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What Our Users Reviewed
When I rang back they wanted the last 3 digits of my card. Checked and this number isn't listed as legitimate
Called back missed call and got recording saying number is disconnected, asked me to type in last four digits of my bank account
Got call from PayPal, definitely not spamming. perfectly legit
Phone warned might be spam, hung up after 4 seconds, just silence
Claimed to be PayPal but I never signed up with them
PayPal called about an overdraft, there's a delay between topping up my bank and it showing on PayPal, called back with proper verification
NOT PayPal, block immediately
Bombarded with 6 annoying calls in 2 days, claimed to be PayPal Agents, called PayPal directly and they said it's not them
Nonstop spam for days
I received a call today from this number to my mobile. They started the call with my name and said they were from PayPal and said I had $400+ owing and would I like to pay it now with my debit card. I said 'No', you are a scammer and I don't believe you are from PayPal'. He said 'I assure you Mam that I am not a scammer and asked if my (fist name, last name) was my correct name. I said 'Yes, I will check my account and if any issues I will sort them out'. He said, 'So, I will make a note that you will pay the outstanding amount today' and I said, 'No, I am not saying I'll make any payment. I will check my account and take action if required'. I said Goodbye and ended the call. I checked my PayPal account and found no issues at all. The caller had my name, so they are clearly getting data from somewhere, illegally no doubt. I'll let PayPal know of the issue. Be careful everyone.
Answered twice, said hello both times but got no response
Caller claiming to be from PayPal, very unprofessional tone. I'll make payments when I'm ready, not when pressured
Called today to thank me for a payment. It was weird. But when I checked my PayPal account, I did have an outstanding amount for the amount he kept saying. I think he was actually saying that I needed to make the payment, and the language was possibly not English first language. He was polite. He didn't ask questions. They just asked me to check my PayPal account. I feel that he was highly likely from PayPal.
Caller identified as PayPal, claimed overdue balance on account
Answered and got automated message, vague and unimportant, seems like a scam
Definitely a scam, claimed to be PayPal, I contacted PayPal and they confirmed the call didn't come from them
Was PayPal following up on overdrawn balance, verified through my account
Rang me once every hour. Finally picked up today and they hung up. No way this is PayPal, I checked my balance and it’s not in the negatives nor has it ever been.
It is PayPal.
I had 4 missed calls and no voicemail.
I also didn’t recognise the number but after reading through the other reviews and realising that I had also had an interaction with PayPal earlier on regarding a negative balance that it is actually legitimately PayPal calling.
calls multiple times daily, hangs up instantly when I answer, blocked but still getting missed calls
Called about $50 PayPal payment owed, seemed legitimate even though unexpected
Left a voicemail asking for my ex-husband who has a PayPal account. my number isn't linked to his. he mentioned having a small negative balance with them so it seemed odd they called me instead
Not from PayPal, recommending not to answer
Multiple calls about PayPal account over several days, didn't answer, don't recognize the number
Confirms this call was genuinely from PayPal
if this was PayPal would've left message asking to call back
Multiple calls from this number, seven in 48 hours, harassment
Keep calling repeatedly claiming PayPal, no unpaid balance with them
Keeps calling, always hangs up without voicemail
Was PayPal following up because I had insufficient funds on my account after a debit
claimed to be PayPal, asked for details, got frustrated when I refused
Scam call claiming to be PayPal about overdrawn account, don't even have PayPal
Every time I answer, caller hangs up immediately without saying anything
receive numerous calls and often just silence when I answer, no idea why they operate this way, definitely not legitimate
Two missed calls then answered third, caller hung up after 5 seconds saying nothing. I do owe PayPal money but the silence felt weird
Keeps calling repeatedly. had to block, unwanted calls
Not from PayPal, suspect Indian scammers from Calcutta
PayPal scammers trying to impersonate the real company
Part of PayPal scam operation, registered as known scam number
Spam detection app flagged it as spam, seems like user info being sold
PayPal. Log in to your account, check your balance and clear anything outstanding. Days, weeks, months later I never got a call from this number again.
It's PayPal 100%.. they're chasing up negative balances. Definitely NOT a scam.
Messages claiming to be PayPal saying it's safe to provide your email for verification, but it's a scam
Called asking if I authorized $900 payment, claimed to be Commonwealth Bank but I don't have account with them, hung up when I questioned them. got 22 calls in 6 days
I've been called 7 times in the last three days. I don't even have a PayPal account so I guarantee that's not who's calling me. This is a scam.
called multiple times past few days, nobody on line when I answer, called back and got not in service message
Fake PayPal alert about negative transaction for Uber order from two weeks ago
Got 14 missed calls in 8 days, called back asking to be removed, they insisted on my name, refused to give it, hung up. feels like a scam
Number is linked to PayPal, confirmed it with them, they call about outstanding debts or negative balances
Caller sounded like Indian bloke with thick accent, hung up immediately, didn't give personal info
PayPal calling about negative balance, called back and spoke to rep asking about payment, legitimate
Keep calling asking for money, claiming it's PayPal related, won't fall for it
PayPal does call people
called claiming to be PayPal. When I asked them to identify themselves they seemed confused, hung up when I said I'd call PayPal directly
Might be PayPal but I avoid unknown numbers, I do owe them money
Elia is one of the scammer writing reviews pretending it’s not a scammer lol.
Stop calling!!!!! PayPal does not call people.
Scammers pretending to be from PayPal.
Keeps calling me at least five times a day claiming to be PayPal. Recommend blocking
Any call claiming to be PayPal is a scam, PayPal only uses email
no one spoke when I answered, blocked the number
Got 4 calls a day from PayPal, thought it was scam and blocked, but called back and they really did help with negative balance
Had an overdue PayPal balance, the call was legitimate. Stopped after I sorted out the payment
keeps calling including at 11 PM. Frustrating calls at late hours
Number kept calling, called back out of frustration, person was aggressive and asked for details, falsely assured me I don't owe PayPal money
Called claiming to be from PayPal
Was PayPal calling about negative balance on my account. Called back after searching online and confirmed legitimate
Caller claimed to be from PayPal but clearly not
Three calls in one day, no messages left. Verified it's not PayPal
PayPal calling about payment follow-up since account went negative
Called PayPal about this number and they confirmed no record of it, likely phishing
Caller knew my account balance and said it was courtesy call. Seemed professional but unsure if legitimate
Some people say it's a PayPal scam but it was legit. Had unauthorized charges on my PayPal account and they called about 30 mins after I reported it
Operator gave me an operator code, said I had negative balance on an account. They had my name and address but the email wasn't mine. Got transferred to another rep but I hung up and researched it
calling about ten times a day, still getting notifications even after blocking
Woman claiming to be from PayPal asked for me by my maiden name, never had account under that name. Calling every day now
Robocall claiming PayPal debt, gave payment instructions
Came up as eBay Account Set-up flagged as scam by Hyia Never picked up they never left a message. Do not accept call from this number.
Says it’s PayPal. Do not call them back. It’s not PayPal.
American individual using a Sydney number, spoke aggressively and interrupted me frequently, felt like a scam
Called claiming to be PayPal saying I owed negative balance, confirmed with actual PayPal it was fake
Got a call, contacted PayPal directly and they confirmed it's not their number, blocked it
As soon as I picked up they hang up.
It’s a scam. Called the real PayPal and they don’t recognise the number.
Called on a local Sydney number and picked up right away when I called back. I contacted the real PayPal and they told me they have no record of calling me and don't use that type of phone number. They also contact on a number that you cannot call back on normally. So this is definitely a scam. When I called this number, the man asked for my identification which I did not give him. Block this number.
PayPal- calling if your balance is in minus.
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Why do callers from 02 9258 7498 know my name?
Several contributors report that callers from 0292587498 already knew their full names at the start of the call, suggesting they're using illegally obtained personal data. One detailed report notes the caller had both first and last name on file. This is a hallmark of data breach exploitation - scammers use leaked or purchased customer lists to appear legitimate. Never assume a caller is genuine just because they know your name.
Should I give my bank details if 02 9258 7498 calls about a PayPal debt?
No. Do not provide any banking information to 0292587498 or similar calls. Contributors have verified with PayPal directly that these calls are not from PayPal. If you have a genuine PayPal issue, log into your account directly or contact PayPal using the official number on their website - never use a number the caller provides. One report shows a caller tried to collect debit card details under the guise of a $400+ overdue amount that didn't exist when the victim checked their actual account.
What should I do if 02 9258 7498 claims I have an overdue PayPal balance?
Hang up immediately and do not engage further with 0292587498. Log into your PayPal account directly using your saved login or PayPal's official website to check your actual balance - not any link or number provided by the caller. If you genuinely owe money, PayPal will notify you through your account. Multiple contributors have confirmed their PayPal accounts showed no issues after receiving calls from this number, even when callers were very insistent about debts.
Is 02 9258 7498 ever a legitimate PayPal number?
No. Contributors have contacted PayPal directly and confirmed 0292587498 is not a PayPal contact number. While the number is allocated to Telstra in NSW, that doesn't make it legitimate - scammers use real phone services. PayPal will not pressure you for immediate debit card payment or try to lock you into payment commitments during unsolicited calls. If PayPal needs to contact you, they'll do so through your account or official channels.
Why do some calls from 02 9258 7498 have long silences or hang up quickly?
Several contributors report answering calls from 0292587498 to silence, with the line dropping after a few seconds. This pattern suggests the number may be used for both robocall testing and direct scam calls. Two separate reports describe silent calls, while others report the caller played an automated voicemail message claiming the number was disconnected and requesting bank account digits. These varying tactics indicate multiple scammers using the same number or a coordinated operation.
Should I call 02 9258 7498 back if I miss a call?
No. Do not call back 0292587498 under any circumstances. One contributor did call back a missed call from this number and reached a recording claiming the number was disconnected, then requesting they enter the last four digits of their bank account - a classic phishing tactic. Callbacks to scam numbers are a deliberate trap. If you're concerned about a legitimate debt or account issue, contact the company directly using an official number you find independently, never by calling back.