Phony AU

525625122262

Community spam and scam reports for 525625122262: 1 report from Australian users, last reported 2 weeks ago.

Likely spam

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Summary

Rapid SMS impersonation scams claiming PayPal account issues, requesting user action on account security.

This number doesn't match standard Australian formats — it may be spoofed. Scammers often forge familiar-looking numbers.

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  • Spam Scam Morning

    10 rapid SMS messages from +525625122262 impersonating PayPal, claiming paused transactions and requesting action on account security.

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How to block 525625122262

Heads up: this number doesn't match standard Australian formats and may be spoofed. Blocking it stops this caller ID, but a spoofer can switch to a different forged number tomorrow, so report it to Scamwatch as well.

On iPhone
  1. Open Phone → Recents.
  2. Tap the (i) icon next to 525625122262.
  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 525625122262 (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 525625122262 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.