03 9022 1923 - 0390221923: PayPal/Apple iTunes Phishing Scam

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Community report for 03 9022 1923 (0390221923): Automated scam claiming $499 PayPal charge for Apple iTunes, requesting caller to press 1.

PayPal and Apple iTunes Phishing Reports for 03 9022 1923

One contributor has reported receiving an automated scam call from 03 9022 1923 (also written as 0390221923) impersonating PayPal payment notifications. The call claimed an unauthorised $499 charge had been made to the recipient's PayPal account for Apple iTunes services. This is a common phishing tactic designed to panic the recipient into immediate action without verifying the legitimacy of the call.

The caller on 0390221923 instructed the recipient to press 1 to "check" the transaction, a technique used to extract personal information, payment details, or redirect victims to fraudulent websites. The automated nature of the call from 03 9022 1923 is typical of mass-scale phishing operations targeting multiple victims simultaneously.

What Callers from 03 9022 1923 Say

According to the report, the automated message from 03 9022 1923 specifically mentioned a $499 charge to PayPal linked to Apple iTunes. This specific dollar amount and service combination creates urgency and false legitimacy, as these are genuine platforms many Australians use regularly. The caller requested the recipient press 1 to verify or dispute the charge, a standard phishing request designed to capture responses that can be used for further targeting or to direct victims to fraudulent payment pages.

The use of both PayPal and Apple iTunes in the same call is deliberate - it exploits the fact that many people have legitimate transactions on both platforms, making the false claim more convincing at first glance.

Report Details and Call Context

The report of 03 9022 1923 was submitted on 31 March 2026 and describes an automated call received after the recipient answered. The number 0390221923 is registered as a local service in Victoria, though this registration provides no assurance of legitimacy - scammers frequently spoof or hijack legitimate-looking local numbers to appear trustworthy.

What to Do If You Receive a Call from 03 9022 1923

If 03 9022 1923 calls you with a similar message:

• Do not: Press any numbers, follow on-screen prompts, or provide personal information
• Do not: Click links sent via SMS or email following the call
• Do not: Return the call to 0390221923 or any number provided in the message
• Do: Hang up immediately and block the number
• Do: Contact PayPal directly using the official phone number on your PayPal account or statement to verify any claims
• Do: Contact Apple using the official support channels at apple.com if you're concerned about iTunes charges
• Do: Report the call to the ACMA if you receive further calls from 03 9022 1923

How to Report 03 9022 1923

If you receive scam calls from 03 9022 1923, report the number to Australian authorities:

• ACMA (Australian Communications and Media Authority): Report the call at acma.gov.au - this helps regulators identify patterns and take action against scam operations
• Scamwatch: Lodge a detailed report at scamwatch.gov.au describing what the caller claimed and what tactics were used
• ReportCyber: If phishing links or fraudulent websites were involved, report to cyber.gov.au
• Block the number: Add 03 9022 1923 to your phone's blocked list to prevent future calls
• Reverseau: Contribute your experience with 0390221923 to help other Australians identify and avoid this scam

Protecting Yourself from Payment Service Phishing Scams

Scammers impersonating PayPal, Apple, and other payment services rely on urgency and the assumption that recipients won't verify the claim independently. Legitimate companies like PayPal and Apple will never call you requesting urgent action on a suspicious charge - they'll send official notifications through their apps or verified email addresses. If you receive a call from 03 9022 1923 or similar numbers claiming payment issues, always hang up and contact the company directly using contact details from your official account or their website, never using numbers provided in the suspicious call.

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