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1800 861 392

1800861392 1800-861-392

Community spam and scam reports for 1800 861 392: 3 reports from Australian users, last reported 2 weeks ago.

Likely spam

3 of 3 reports flag this as spam.

3 Reports
3 spam
Summary

Unsolicited texts impersonating PayPal, directing recipients to call this number claiming account security issues.

Across 1800 · Toll-free on Phony, 88 numbers have community reports and 99% lean spam — most often described as scam calls.

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  • Spam Scam

    Scam. Someone claiming to be PayPal texted me from a different number (+1 434 774-5049), and said that my account had been hacked, and to call this number, but this number isn't official.

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  • Spam

    No additional details.

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  • Spam

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How to block 1800 861 392

If 1800 861 392 keeps calling and you'd rather not hear from them again, here's how to block it on the most common Australian devices and services. Tap a section to expand.

On iPhone
  1. Open Phone → Recents.
  2. Tap the (i) icon next to 1800 861 392.
  3. Scroll to the bottom and tap Block this Caller.
  4. Confirm Block Contact.

Blocked calls go straight to voicemail and SMS from the same number is silently dropped.

On Android
  1. Open Phone → Recents.
  2. Long-press 1800 861 392 (or tap it and choose Details).
  3. Choose Block / report spam.
  4. Confirm Block.

Wording varies between Samsung One UI, Google Pixel and Xiaomi MIUI, but every modern Android dialler has the option under the recent call's menu.

Network & regulatory
  1. Most Australian carriers (Telstra, Optus, Vodafone, TPG) can add nuisance numbers to a network-level block list. Call their support line and ask.
  2. NBN VoIP providers (Aussie Broadband, Superloop, MyRepublic, etc.) usually let you block per-number from your account portal.
  3. Register on the Do Not Call Register. Telemarketers are legally barred from calling registered numbers.
  4. Report scam calls to Scamwatch and the ACMA.

If 1800 861 392 claimed to be from your bank, the ATO or Australia Post, treat it as suspicious until you verify by calling the official number on that organisation's website.