Community Safety Intelligence Report

(02) 9730 9996

Community Risk Level: Mixed Signals

No dominant classification observed. Community reports reflect divergent interaction experiences.

21 Reports

Also searched as: 02 9730 9996 · 0297309996 · +61 2 9730 9996

All formats refer to the same number record.

21 independent community reports
Confidence: High Confidence reflects reporting volume, not certainty of intent.
Last reported: 16 February 2026
  • Uncertain – 8
  • Suspicious – 6
  • Scam – 4
  • Legit – 2
  • Spam – 1
Public Safety Advisory
Guidance for Call Recipients

Based on community reports, some interactions were reported as legitimate while others indicate potential risk. Exercise caution if you receive unexpected requests. Do not share sensitive information unless you can independently verify the caller.

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Reported Interaction Types
Scam Suspicious Legit Uncertain Spam
Number Metadata
Local service Liverpool, NSW 2170

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

Community Risk Assessment

Mixed Signals
Based on 21 community-submitted reports Analytical Confidence: High
Uncertain
38%
Suspicious
29%
Scam
19%
Legit
10%
Spam
5%

Evidence Status

Community Reporting Summary

21 independent community reports have been recorded for this number.

Reported classifications are distributed across multiple classification types, including classifications such as uncertain, suspicious, scam, legitimate, and spam, indicating no dominant behavioural pattern at this time.

Number Metadata

Observed Interaction Types

Uncertain
8 community reports
Suspicious
6 community reports
Scam
4 community reports
Legitimate
2 community reports
Spam
1 community report

Safety Context

Current reporting does not indicate a consistent behavioural pattern or dominant risk classification. Standard telecommunications safety precautions are generally advised when responding to unexpected or unsolicited contact.

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 Reporting Overview
21 total reports · Classification distribution:
Uncertain (8) · Suspicious (6) · Scam (4) · Legitimate (2) · Spam (1)
Pattern Status: Mixed reporting pattern observed (no dominant classification)
Reporting timeframe: October 2017 – February 2026

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.

A
Anonymous
Scam

This number just won't quit! When I tried to call them back, I got a message saying it's disconnected. Total scam number, so I’ve reported it to Optus fraud team!

A
Anonymous
Suspicious

I got a call from a withheld ID, and they were prying into my personal property. Optus checked it out and said it's linked to this number. Bit sus, if you ask me.

T
Toomey
Suspicious

It’s showing up on my ex’s usage records (my phone account). All phone calls (no texts), and all lasting around one minute. The calls are made minutes or less apart. Really strange.

V
Verga
Scam

I’m confused about this number as it shows up on my boyfriend's phone records, indicating calls lasting 5 and 3 minutes. However, when I try to call back, it shows as disconnected. This is suspicious.

S
Schouten
Suspicious

My phone was stolen and one if the calls made to was 02 97309996. It has been reported to police. I am a pensioner and can ill afford the expense it has cost me. Shame on you.

R
Roots
Legit

The number (02) 9730 9996 is listed by Optus as the caller ID for voicemail deposits. There is nothing suspicious about it.

K
Kuklinski
Uncertain

It would seem to be Optus voicemail. The list of calls to this number are listed under the heading " voicemail".

I've made a call this morning to voicemail # so that I can cross check on next month's phone account.

Given that my hospital information has recently been hacked, I'm keeping some perspective here. More worried about the hack rather than phone calls that are likely voicemail and not charged money for.

O
Oneill
Scam

I received a call but did not answer it. They left a voicemail claiming to be from PayPal, stating they would withdraw over $200 from my account. When I called the number back, an Indian woman answered and thanked me for calling PayPal. I informed her that she was not truly representing PayPal and requested that she stop calling this number, but she hung up immediately. This seems suspicious.

G
Gargiulo
Scam

This number, (02) 9730 9996, called from India and requested too much personal information, making me uncomfortable about its intentions.

G
Gerth
Uncertain

This number appeared on both my wife's phone bill and mine within the same month, which is concerning. They also left a voicemail message.

M
Mallory
Uncertain

After switching my mobile provider from Telstra to AGL, I received my first bill. It indicated that I had called this number 103 times, which is completely untrue. My husband confirmed that it's labeled as my voicemail. The frequency of calls is highly exaggerated, and even though there are no charges, it's extremely frustrating. I am considering switching back to Telstra because of this issue.

B
Bowen
Uncertain

It appears I may have inadvertently triggered too many message remarks on my service provider’s system, resulting in eight brief messages on my bill. However, I don’t use voicemail. I'm wondering if these messages are just going through the exchange system, each lasting only about 3 seconds.

G
Gallagher
Uncertain

Just like many others, my wife also has this number showing up on her phone. It's only started appearing this month without any charges, but it's frustrating and annoying to see it on our bills.

B
Braden
Legit

I noticed this phone number appeared on my bill from February 7 to March 6. The calls were made frequently from around 10 AM until after 11 PM. I don’t use voicemail, and I was completely unaware of these calls until I reviewed my bill. If this number is associated with Optus, they really need to address this issue promptly to avoid frustrating their customers further.

Z
Zanella
Suspicious

This number has frequently appeared on both my phone and my partner’s phone, showing up in our call logs and on our bills. It’s concerning since we do not recognize anyone associated with this number. We are cautious about answering potential scam calls, and I truly appreciate the service provided here for users to verify such numbers. Thank you!

G
Gribble
Suspicious

My 92-year-old father has this number appearing 15-20 times on his monthly phone bill, each time for only 3 or 4 seconds. This recurring charge is very unusual and concerning.

M
Momin
Spam

I blocked this number, so it doesn’t ring on my phone anymore. However, it appears on my monthly bill every day through Southern Phone, which is affiliated with Optus. I recommend contacting Optus to report this issue.

L
Leeper
Uncertain

My wife has this phone number listed on her bill as well. The first call lasted only 2 seconds, while the second one lasted 59 seconds. The number seemed weird because the format appeared mixed up. The number on the bill referenced (02) 9730 9996, whereas I had to interpret it differently (12682908(02) 9730 9996).

R
Rinaldo
Suspicious

I received a voicemail call that appeared to be from Optus, but I wonder why carriers like Optus and Southern don't provide clearer information to their clients regarding the voicemail call back process.

T
Titone
Uncertain

I can confirm my previous statement regarding the situation. My phone provider is Southern Phones, and the issue seems to be related to my voicemail, so no need to worry.

H
Huynh
Uncertain

My voice mail now says my messages are addressed to this number.

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