03 9067 7949 - 0390677949: PayPal Impersonation Scam Reports

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Community reports for 03 9067 7949 (0390677949): Automated scam calls impersonating PayPal, claiming unauthorized payments and demanding urgent action.

PayPal Impersonation Reports for 03 9067 7949

Ten contributors have reported scam activity from 03 9067 7949 (also written as 0390677949), with the overwhelming pattern involving callers impersonating PayPal. Six of these reports specifically mention impersonation tactics, while several involve automated robocalls claiming urgent payment issues. The number is allocated to a local service provider (Symbio Networks Pty Ltd) in Victoria.

The most common scenario described in reports involves automated voice messages claiming to be PayPal, requesting the recipient press a number to stop an alleged unauthorized payment. Contributors describe these calls as "spoof calls" and note the callers sometimes claimed to be PayPal representatives from India. One contributor reported hearing a robotic voice claiming to be from the Australian Taxation Office instead, suggesting the scammers may rotate their impersonation targets.

What Callers from 03 9067 7949 Claim

Multiple reports about 0390677949 describe automated systems with claims of unauthorized transactions. Contributors received messages stating there was an alleged payment they needed to stop by pressing a number immediately. The urgency tactic appears in at least one report, where the caller pressed recipients to act quickly to prevent the payment.

One contributor reported receiving a call from 03 9067 7949 where the caller attempted to confirm details about a supposed recent transaction with the ATO, which the recipient found unusual. Another report mentioned a general sales call described as "spammy nonsense," suggesting the number may also be used for low-level telemarketing before escalating to scam attempts.

Call Patterns and Timing

Reports about 03 9067 7949 span from July 2023 through November 2024, indicating persistent scam activity over an extended period. Most reports involve answered calls, with one missed call and one other report channel logged. The reports suggest relatively consistent scam operation from this number rather than a one-off incident.

Contributors who answered calls from 0390677949 consistently described automated robotic voices rather than live callers, with at least three reports explicitly mentioning robocalls. This automation suggests a deliberate scam campaign designed to reach multiple targets efficiently.

What to Do If You Receive a Call from 03 9067 7949

If 03 9067 7949 calls you:

• Do not: Press any number, return the call, click links, or provide personal information including payment details, full name, or date of birth
• Do: Hang up immediately, let the call go to voicemail, and block the number on your phone
• If curious about a PayPal claim: End the call, then contact PayPal directly using the phone number on the back of your card or the official PayPal website - never use contact details from the unexpected call
• If they claim to be from the ATO: Hang up immediately and contact the Australian Taxation Office directly via ato.gov.au or 1800 012 322 to verify any claims
• Avoid callback traps: Do not call the number back, as callback scams often result in connection to premium-rate or international numbers

How to Report 03 9067 7949

Report this number and your experience through the following Australian government channels:

• Scamwatch: scamwatch.gov.au - Report the scam and see if others have reported this number
• ACMA (Australian Communications and Media Authority): acma.gov.au - Report spam, scams, and unsolicited calls
• ReportCyber: cyber.gov.au - Report scams involving online services like PayPal
• PayPal directly: If you have a PayPal account, report the impersonation through your account security settings
• Contribute to Reverseau: Share your experience with 03 9067 7949 to help other Australians identify and avoid this number

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