Missed call from this number showed up as suspected spam. No message left. Then I got a text saying I needed to confirm a PayPal payment and click a link to verify my identity.
Australian landline · Gold Coast, QLD
(07) 2142 1262Who called from (07) 2142 1262?
Bad callAnswer it? Bad call.
3 people have reported (07) 2142 1262. 3 (100%) say it's a bad call - most often reported as scam text (SMS). It was first reported 7 Nov 2026 and most recently .
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Score
Score
- Reports
- 3
- Bad calls
- 3
- Lookups
- 4
- Last report
What people say (07) 2142 1262 is
100% Bad call
3 reports are about text messages, 0 about calls.
Summary
People report missed calls from this number flagged as suspected spam, followed by a text message about confirming a PayPal payment and clicking a link to verify identity.
3 reports about (07) 2142 1262
Had a missed call from this number flagged as suspected spam. No voicemail. Shortly after, received a text about confirming a PayPal payment and clicking a link to verify identity.
This number called and was marked as suspected spam. No message left. Then I received a text asking to confirm a PayPal payment by clicking a link to verify my identity.
What to do if (07) 2142 1262 calls
- Don't answer - or hang up. Don't press any keys, don't say "yes", and never read out a code sent to your phone.
- Don't call back. Calling back confirms your number is live and it gets sold on.
- Never tap a link in a text from this number. Go to the real website or app yourself.
- Block it - how to block a number on iPhone, Android and landlines.
- Report it to Scamwatch, and here on BadCall so others are warned.
- Lost money or gave details? Call your bank now, then IDCARE on 1800 595 160. What to do if you've been scammed.
Questions about (07) 2142 1262
Who called me from (07) 2142 1262?
Nobody who reported (07) 2142 1262 has said who the caller claimed to be. 3 reports describe it as scam text (SMS).
Is (07) 2142 1262 a scam?
Its BadCall Score is 88/100 (bad call), from 3 reports: 3 bad call, 0 not sure and 0 safe. Reports are people's own experiences, not verified facts.
Where is (07) 2142 1262 from?
(07) 2142 1262 is a landline in the (07) area code, which covers Queensland. Its range is usually used in Gold Coast, QLD. Caller ID can be faked, so the caller may not really be there.
How do I block (07) 2142 1262?
On an iPhone open Recents, tap ⓘ next to the number and choose Block this Caller. On Android open the Phone app, tap the number in your call history and choose Block (or Block / report spam). Full instructions for every phone and landline.
How do I report (07) 2142 1262?
Use the form on this page - it's free, anonymous and takes 30 seconds. If it was a scam, also report it to Scamwatch (scamwatch.gov.au). If you lost money or shared bank details, call your bank straight away.