Claimed affiliation with AGL
AGL 61282295740 ☎ +61282295740
Summary — +61282295740
Caller Name: AGL
Caller Type: Scam
Location: Australia — Sydney
Reviews: 24
Carrier: —, Region: Sydney
Expert Opinion
The caller with the number +61282295740 has been reported to exhibit suspicious behavior, such as hanging up immediately after answering, sending fake missed call messages, and attempting to collect personal details. Some users have reported that the caller claims to be from AGL, but the company's official policy of only using 13 hundred numbers and not landlines raises red flags. The caller's evasive tactics, such as hesitating to provide information or verify the caller's identity, further support the notion that this is a scam call. Overall, it is recommended to exercise caution when interacting with this caller.
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Location: Australia — Sydney
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Recent Reports for (02) 8229 5740
An AGL representative reached out—legitimate number—because after I moved out I hadn’t canceled the electricity, and the new occupants set up service, prompting AGL to call.
AGL reached out legitimately because I moved out without terminating my electricity, and the new occupants set up a fresh connection.
61282295740
Scam
Repeatedly recieved calls from this number, they would hang up as soon as I ansered, I beleive it's a scam attept. I called them back from my landline and spoke with a lady, she seemed suprised to recieve a call from a landline and struggled to respond.
Repeated calls from this number end abruptly as soon as I answer, which feels like a scam; when I returned the call on my landline, a surprised woman answered, raising further suspicion about its legitimacy.
A marketing call from AGL was received, promoting a new discount offer.
A call from AGL advertised a new discount offer over the phone.
61282295740
Scam
Luckly I was able to block and delete this number thanks to warnings from others, including Lucette
61282295740
Unknown
While on my phone, this call arrived; thanks to reports from Lucette and others, I decided to block and delete the number.
A claim was made that the caller represented AGL, yet it was discovered that AGL only utilizes 13 hundred numbers, not landlines. When contacted, the representative hesitated and requested personal details, which raised suspicions and led to the termination of the call. AGL confirmed via live chat that they do not use landlines and were asked to investigate the number.
61282295740
Silent Call
Two rings came through, and I terminated the call immediately after picking up.
Having been an AGL client, after relocating I got a call from 02 82295740 where the representative claimed to offer the best electricity and gas rates.
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Unknown
I've been called by this number several times on diferent days, but all they say is that the call is coming from Sydney, i dont trust it and wont be ansering.
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Unknown
Three separate calls from a Sydney‑based number without any business name have left me wary of answering, as it could be a scam.
Looks like a fraudulent attempt.
61282295740
Advertising
Got an unsolicited advertising pitch that went on way longer than I expected – definitely intrusive.
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Advertising
I’m not interested, thank you.
AGL contacted me regarding my account, and the call seemed legitimate, not spam-related.
The caller claimed to represent AGL and attempted to persuade me to switch to their service.
It appears to be a scam when this number sends texts that mimic missed call notifications, yet the phone never actually rang, prompting the recipient to call back, and recently, they have started making brief calls that hang up immediately, resulting in a missed call log entry.
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Unknown
The caller immediately hangs up when the call is answered, suggesting a potential scam or spam call.
61282295740
Spam
The call connects then disconnects immediately after I answer, which is clearly spammy and irritating.
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Unknown
When I picked up, a recording in a female Australian accent said operators were busy and to stay on the line; I hung up.
61282295740
Unknown
Daily calls are received from this number, yet no messages are ever left.
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Same caller name: AGL
Same category: Scam