03 9022 6728 - 0390226728: PayPal Impersonation Scam Reports

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Community reports for 03 9022 6728 (0390226728): Callers impersonate PayPal claiming unauthorised $499 Bitcoin transactions, using urgency tactics and callback persistence.

PayPal Impersonation Reports for 03 9022 6728

Two contributors have reported receiving calls from 03 9022 6728 (also written as 0390226728) claiming to be PayPal representatives. The callers reported fraudulent transactions on the recipients' accounts, specifically mentioning a $499 charge for Bitcoin, and demanded immediate confirmation to prevent the transaction from going through. This is a classic impersonation scam targeting payment platform users.

The number 0390226728 is allocated as a local service in Victoria through Netsip Pty Ltd. Both reports describe identical tactics, suggesting a coordinated scam operation using the same script across multiple targets.

What Callers from 03 9022 6728 Claim

Contributors who answered calls from 03 9022 6728 report the caller claimed to represent PayPal and stated there was an unauthorised $499 Bitcoin transaction pending on their account. The caller asked whether the recipient wanted to allow the transaction to proceed, creating a false sense of urgency around account security.

When one contributor refused and hung up, the caller from 0390226728 persisted by calling back on a different number, challenging the recipient about why they had disconnected and emphasising that the matter was "very important." This callback tactic demonstrates deliberate pressure to re-engage the target and establish a conversation.

Call Patterns and Persistence

Both reports about 03 9022 6728 show aggressive callback behaviour. After the initial refusal, the scammers called back on an alternate number to pressure the recipient into engagement. The caller used the rejection itself as leverage, questioning why the person hung up and reframing the matter as urgent and important. One contributor received a third call attempt from 0390226728 but did not answer.

This pattern of multiple contact attempts on different numbers is typical of scam operations designed to bypass call blocking and increase the likelihood of connecting with a target who may be more susceptible on subsequent calls.

What to Do If You Receive a Call from 03 9022 6728

If 03 9022 6728 calls claiming to represent PayPal or another financial service:

• Do not: Confirm or deny information about your accounts, agree to put the call on speaker, or provide any personal or financial details
• Do: Hang up immediately and verify directly with PayPal using the official phone number on their website or your account statement
• Do: Block 0390226728 and any alternate numbers used by the caller
• Do: Ignore urgency claims about pending transactions or account actions - PayPal will never call you demanding immediate decisions on fraudulent charges
• Do: If you receive multiple calls from 03 9022 6728, do not answer and let them go to voicemail

How to Report 03 9022 6728

If you receive scam calls from 03 9022 6728 or 0390226728:

• Report the number to the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) at acma.gov.au
• Lodge a report with Scamwatch at scamwatch.gov.au with details of what the caller claimed
• Report the scam to PayPal directly through your account or contact their official support number
• Report the number to ReportCyber at cyber.gov.au if personal data was compromised
• Block the number in your phone settings and any callback numbers used
• Consider reporting to Reverseau to contribute to community safety data

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