Community Safety Intelligence Report

(02) 9071 0293

Community Risk Level: Elevated

Aggregated community reports currently reflect a developing pattern of unwanted contact.

28 Reports

Also searched as: 02 9071 0293 · 0290710293 · +61 2 9071 0293

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28 independent community reports
Confidence: High Confidence reflects reporting volume, not certainty of intent.
Last reported: 17 October 2024
  • Scam – 20
  • Suspicious – 4
  • Spam – 3
  • Uncertain – 1
Public Safety Advisory
Guidance for Call Recipients

Based on community reports, this number has been associated with unsolicited or potentially harmful calls. Exercise caution and do not share sensitive information unless you can independently verify the caller.

Reverseau independently aggregates community-reported safety intelligence and does not determine caller identity or intent.

Developed in alignment with Australian consumer safety awareness principles.

Reported Interaction Types
Scam Suspicious Uncertain Spam
Number Metadata
Local service Sydney, NSW 1001

This page summarises community-reported safety information associated with this number and is intended for public awareness and harm prevention.

Community Risk Assessment

Elevated
Based on 28 community-submitted reports Analytical Confidence: High
Scam
71%
Suspicious
14%
Spam
11%
Uncertain
4%

Evidence Status

Community Reporting Summary

28 independent community reports have been recorded for this number.

The predominant classification is scam, accounting for 71% of reports, with additional suspicious, spam, uncertain interactions also recorded.

Number Metadata

Observed Interaction Types

Scam
20 community reports
Suspicious
4 community reports
Spam
3 community reports
Uncertain
1 community report

Safety Context

Community reports describe patterns reporting users considered potentially harmful. Avoid sharing personal information or verification codes unless you independently confirm the caller's identity.

About This Record

This page forms part of the Reverseau public safety intelligence database, which aggregates community-reported telecommunications safety information across Australia.

Records update automatically as new reports are submitted. Records may exist prior to receiving community reports in order to support proactive telecommunications safety monitoring and future reporting.

Reverseau maintains this database as a continuously updated public safety dataset designed to support telecommunications risk awareness across Australia. Reverseau does not determine liability, intent, or identity. Records reflect aggregated community-submitted signals only.

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Community Safety Reports

Classifications reflect anonymised community-submitted reports and represent observed interaction patterns only. They do not identify callers or constitute verified findings.

Community Reporting Overview
28 total reports · Classification distribution:
Scam (20) · Suspicious (4) · Spam (3) · Uncertain (1)
Pattern Status: Consistent scam-related reporting trend
Reporting timeframe: March 2022 – October 2024

Pattern status reflects statistical distribution of community reports and does not indicate verified activity.

Reporting volume provides stronger trend indication.

The following reports are user-submitted and not independently verified. Consider them alongside the aggregated signals above.

S
Stoffel
Scam

Rang I let it go to voicemail and no message left, typical scammer.

B
Brey
Suspicious

The number called my phone, and I allowed it to go to voicemail, but no message was left. This is typical of a scammer, and I am reporting it as such.

E
Evelyn
Scam

An Indian-accented woman called and began discussing fraudulent charges on my Visa account. I recognized this as a common scam and told her to think more carefully about her actions. She promptly hung up on me after I expressed my skepticism.

P
Paek
Scam

Received a call from someone claiming to be from my bank, reporting suspicious activity on my debit card. It felt like a potential scam.

W
Wootten
Scam

I received a call supposedly from Telstra, stating there was an issue with my internet connection. However, I don't have Telstra internet service, nor is it under my name. I ended the call and have now blocked the number.

S
Suda
Suspicious

The caller refused to provide their name or the name of their company, which raises suspicion about their legitimacy.

H
Hewson
Scam

I suspect this number belongs to scammers as no message was left, and I have decided to block their calls.

A
Aylward
Scam

Scammer with indian accent call himself austin. Trying to compare my electricity bills.

Don't hang up, don't be afraid of them. Answer the call and give him a piece of your mind loaded with expletives. Then block their number.

M
Mavis
Scam

The caller was trying to compare my electricity usage and offer me deals, but I believe it's a scam. I recommend not hanging up out of fear; instead, answer the call and express your frustration with their tactics.

H
Haglund
Scam

I received a call stating, "This is a courtesy call from eBay to inform you that $299.36 has been deducted from your eBay account. If this charge was unauthorized, please press 1 to follow up." I find this hard to believe as I do not even have an eBay account!

A
Anonymous
Scam

Indian scammer scum.

B
Burn
Scam

I received a recorded message from this number pretending to be from eBay, which I suspect is a scam.

P
Pier
Uncertain

I noticed a missed call from them, but when I tried to return the call, it didn't even ring.

G
Girard
Scam

I received a call from a man with an Indian accent who claimed that my internet had been compromised by someone overseas. He asked for details about my computer. I told him to stop scamming people and then hung up.

D
Ducey
Scam

A woman named Lidia contacted me and claimed to have obtained my number from my husband. She offered me a 40% discount on Telstra services. When I mentioned that my husband's number does not belong to any Telstra accounts, she quickly changed the subject and persistently asked for my personal details. Sensing something was off, I accused her of being a scammer and ended the call.

B
Beas
Scam

I was subjected to a recorded message claiming that my Visa card had two potentially unauthorized transactions. I was instructed to press # 2 to cancel the payments. After doing so, they told me to wait to be connected to customer service, at which point I hung up out of concern for it being a scam.

F
Fountain
Suspicious

The call disconnected as soon as I answered. I plan to block this number to avoid future calls.

D
Dowler
Spam

I blocked this number after I called back and was met with silence, followed by disruptive noise from what appeared to be a call center. It was very unprofessional.

W
Weatherly
Scam

This sounds like a typical scam where deceitful individuals are trying to trick hard-working Australians into making cash payments. I hope these scammers are shut down soon.

B
Butala
Suspicious

I received a call supposedly from Telstra concerning internet issues. When I told them I don't use Telstra, they paused for a few seconds and then started discussing how Telstra is the main internet provider in Australia and that overseas individuals might be trying to access my internet. I found the conversation to be nonsensical and hung up.

S
Sevy
Scam

I received a call from individuals claiming to represent Visa/MasterCard, but it was a complete scam.

E
Enis
Scam

This caller claimed to be from Telstra and stated that my account had been compromised.

P
Pavelka
Scam

The caller stated that my IP address had been compromised and that this was related to a situation in California. I believe this to be a scam attempt.

W
Winckler
Scam

The caller claimed to be representing Telstra and informed me that my IP address had been compromised by someone located in Southern California. This raised my suspicions about the legitimacy of the call.

W
Whitford
Spam

I received a phone call that lasted only 13 seconds, and the caller did not leave a message. I didn't answer it, but I strongly believe this was a spam call.

E
Esquivel
Scam

The caller claimed to be from Amazon, stating that I would be charged $99 for my subscription, and prompted me to press 1. I hung up right away.

R
Rothstein
Scam

A caller identified as a scam connection spoke to someone and told them they should "get a real job", indicating a possible attempt to demean or frustrate the recipient.

H
Hofland
Spam

I received a call from this number, but no message was left. The call appeared to be spam based on the circumstances.

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