Bottom line: the repeated calls from +16496006123 are a textbook phishing scam aiming to harvest email addresses and other personal data. Callers swap names, companies, and even languages to sound convincing, often citing a “special gift” or a reputable outlet like Fairfax Media. Their rude, high‑pressure tactics are meant to bypass normal verification steps. If you receive a similar request, hang up, never share login or email details, and report the number to your phone carrier or the FTC. Consider blocking the number and informing colleagues so they aren’t targeted.
Within an hour, I received six calls from individuals claiming different names and companies, a ruse that became evident after the third call, prompting me to respond with outlandish claims of the supposed employees meeting tragic ends
A call was received from this number, with the caller claiming to be from Fairfax Media and requesting an email address in a heavy Asian accent.
The caller had a pronounced accent and was demanding information in a rude manner, also mentioning a supposed gift. Caution is advised.
Multiple calls were made seeking to confirm email addresses for individuals in my office, with the caller, who claimed to be Jason, becoming rude when authentication was requested.