02 9772 1171 - 0297721171: Impersonation and Fraudulent Order Scam

• Suspicious
• Scam
• Uncertain
• Unknown
• Legit

02 9772 1171 (0297721171): 12 community reports describe impersonation scams involving fake delivery/parcel forwarding, fraudulent orders, and personal information requests. Connected to warehouse addresses in NSW.

Impersonation Scams Reported for 02 9772 1171

Twelve contributors have reported calls and contacts from 02 9772 1171 (also written as 0297721171) involving impersonation tactics and fraudulent activity. The pattern centres on callers posing as legitimate delivery services, parcel forwarding operations, and business contacts to extract personal information or place fraudulent orders. Multiple reports indicate the number is associated with scam operations targeting both consumers and small business owners.

Seven reports categorise activity from 0297721171 as confirmed scams, with five specifically mentioning impersonation as the primary tactic. Three contributors noted that callers requested personal or financial information after establishing false pretences. The reports suggest a coordinated fraud operation rather than isolated incidents.

What Callers from 02 9772 1171 Claim

Contributors report callers from 02 9772 1171 using multiple false identities and scenarios. One caller claimed to represent a unit next door offering parcel forwarding services, while simultaneously attempting to discuss the recipient's card issues. Another report described a caller introducing themselves as "Christopher" in an unprofessional and rude manner.

The most common impersonation reported involves callers claiming to deliver for JB HiFi. After securing packages, these callers then request personal information from recipients. One contributor's business received fraudulent orders placed under their company name, with the caller directing shipments to a warehouse address in Padstow, NSW (45-53 Davies Road, Warehouse 6).

One report describes a caller from Hong Kong using multiple stolen credit cards with a dodgy address, while another details hacking of Netflix and Disney accounts with subsequent bank fraud and unauthorised shoe purchases shipped to an NSW address. A separate contributor reported the caller had already obtained their full name and suburb details, suggesting possible data breach sourcing.

Fraudulent Order Patterns and Warehouse Activity

Several contributors who are business owners report attempting to place fraudulent orders via 02 9772 1171. One business received multiple failed fraudulent order attempts all directed to the same warehouse facility in Padstow. Shopify and other payment processors flagged transactions as suspicious, preventing processing.

Contributors note that the warehouse address associated with 0297721171 changes frequently, suggesting deliberate evasion of detection. The Padstow NSW address (45-53 Davies Road, Warehouse 6) appears in multiple reports as a receiving location for fraudulent shipments. One contributor confirmed chargeback fraud initiated after product delivery, while another noted Shopify's fraud detection prevented the transaction entirely.

Two contributors identified the number as connected to a legitimate parcel forwarding service used by international buyers. However, the overwhelming evidence from other reports indicates the number is being misused for scam purposes, with fraudsters impersonating or hijacking legitimate forwarding identities.

What to Do If You Receive a Call from 02 9772 1171

If 02 9772 1171 contacts you:

• Do not: Provide personal information, financial details, card numbers, or home address, even if the caller claims familiarity with your name or location
• Do not: Agree to receive packages at alternative addresses or warehouses
• Do not: Process orders or shipments without independently verifying the caller's identity through official business channels
• Do: Hang up immediately and block the number
• Do: Verify any legitimate delivery or parcel forwarding claims by contacting the company directly using a phone number from their official website, not one provided by the caller
• Do: If you run a business, flag any orders from this number to your payment processor immediately

What to Do If You Receive an SMS from 02 9772 1171

If you receive SMS messages from 0297721171:

• Do not: Click any links or download attachments
• Do not: Reply to the message or engage with the sender
• Do: Block the number immediately in your phone settings
• Do: Forward the SMS to 0429 999 888 to report it as spam/scam to your mobile network
• Do: Screenshot the message for your records before deleting

How to Report 02 9772 1171

If you have experienced contact from 02 9772 1171 or suspect fraud:

• Report to Scamwatch at scamwatch.gov.au with details of what occurred and any personal information compromised
• Contact the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) at acma.gov.au to report the number for investigation
• If fraudulent charges appeared on your credit or debit card, contact your bank immediately and dispute the transactions
• If your business received fraudulent orders, report to your payment processor (Shopify, Stripe, etc.) and provide them with this phone number
• For account hacking (Netflix, Disney, myGov, etc.), report to the relevant service provider and change your passwords immediately
• If you believe your personal data was compromised, report to ReportCyber at cyber.gov.au
• Contribute your experience to Reverseau to help other Australians identify this number

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