Received three calls over three days, each with a robotic voice pretending to be Telstra and urging me to consent to an internet disconnection. Trying to call back results in an "unable to complete the call" error.
Scammy Telstra Messages – What to Do?
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Expert Opinion
Proceed with caution when receiving calls like these, as they often aim to trick you into urgent action. These automated or accented messages falsely claim affiliation with Telstra to push for internet disconnection or router fixes, a classic scam tactic to extract personal info or install malware. Multiple reports highlight repetitive calls, disconnected numbers, and pressure to press buttons—red flags for fraud. Hang up immediately without engaging; don't press any keys or call back. Report to authorities like the Australian Communications and Media Authority to help curb these nuisances. Block the number and enable call screening on your phone for added protection.
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Recent Reports for (02) 5879 6484
Message pretended to be from Telstra warning that the internet would be cut off, instructing to press 1 to resolve or 2 to let it be disconnected. Not even a real Telstra line, LOL. The number is out of service.
A follow‑up call arrived within a day, routed to voicemail, with an automated prompt to press 2 to repair Telstra internet. Telstra really ought to block these scams!
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An automated recording instructed me to cancel my internet service.
Fraudsters are behind this.
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I keep receiving repeated calls, but none leave a voicemail.
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Beware of an automated scam call that pretended to be Telstra and urged me to press keys to disconnect the service.
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