They pretended to represent American Express fraud protection.
American Express (claimed) +61 2 9271 8666 ☎ +61292718666
Summary — +61292718666
Expert Opinion
It looks like +61292718666 is a known scam number, often impersonating American Express. Users report that the caller claims your card is compromised and tries to prevent you from contacting the real Amex to cancel it. They might have your card details, which adds to the urgency and fear. The scammer’s goal is to steal your money or personal information. If you receive such a call, don’t panic. Verify the caller’s identity by hanging up and dialing the official Amex number on the back of your card. Never share sensitive details over the phone unless you initiate the call. Stay vigilant and report any suspicious activity.
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Recent Reports for (02) 9271 8666
Someone pretended to be American Express security; I said I’d hang up and call back, then contacted Amex directly and they confirmed it was a scam.
This call is believed to be a scam, posing as the HSBC fraud department.
61292718666
Scam
Apparantly, telephone scammers are trying to steel your money or personl information, scams may come through phone calls from real people, robocalls, or text messages, so be carefull.
An attempted scam was made, impersonating the AMEX fraud department.
61292718666
Unknown
There is a possibility of fraudulent activity associated with this number
A similar experience was reported, where the caller seemed suspicious and attempted to dissuade the recipient from verifying the information with AMEX, claiming affiliation with Google.
A scammer posed as an American Express representative, making over 30 calls and attempting to prevent contact with the actual AMEX company to cancel a compromised card, claiming someone was trying to use the card overseas
It appear to be a scammer who is pretending to be AMEX, be carefull with this one.
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Same caller name: American Express (claimed)
Same category: Scam
