It seems like a scammer is impersonating AGL, an Australian energy company, to gather personal information or payment details. The caller often claims to be from AGL's billing or collection department, insisting on verifying your identity with your name, date of birth, and account details. They might pressure you to pay over the phone, threatening late fees or other penalties. If you receive such a call, do not provide any personal or financial information. Instead, hang up and call AGL directly using the number on their official website. Block the number to prevent further attempts. Stay vigilant and report any suspicious activity to AGL or your local authorities.
After receiving a call from this number, which did not leave a message, research suggested that it may be associated with the same individuals, despite bills being paid via direct debit.
The caller claimed to represent the AGL collection department, stating that my account is overdue, despite the fact that the due date is still a week away; they threatened to impose a late fee exceeding $150 if I did not settle the amount immediately over the phone.
Based on recent comments, it seems some people beleive this number is associated with AGL, however, I find it funny, since AGL is based in Melbourne, and this number is from Sydney, it's possible this is a scam, especialy since I was just on the AGL website, and someone might be tracking my phone
This number is undoubtedly a scam, and I advise blocking it immediately; the background noise is indicative of a scam center.
When receiving a call from this number, it's advisable to inquire about the information they have on you. After assessing the amount of data they possess, request that they identify themselves. Typically, they promptly terminate the call, stating 'Please contact AGL' or 'We will email you'.
Despite not paying for energy, I continue to recieve calls, which is quite puzzling, and a bit annoying
The screen shows this number as Suspected Spam, so its likely a scam.
I dont pay for energy, yet I continously recieve calls from this number, which is confusing.
They claimed to be from AGL, but i dont belive them
The caller expressed interest in discussing my AGL account, but their motives seem suspicious.
I believe this to be a scam, as my research on AGL yielded nothing, and the only legitimate AGL number is 131245
Julian: AGL impersonator, asked for my DOB and name but I told him I'd verify w/ AGL myself
Receiving calls from AGL about overdue bills that are only a month late is excessive, and their rising costs are prompting me to consider alternative options.
Despite having paid my electricity bill, I received a call demanding payment; the caller refused to provide an email address to verify the payment, and the conversation ended abruptly
When i answered the call, i was immediatly put on hold, and there was no identifying details, so i hung up
I finaly answered the call after it rang twice, and the caller claimed to be from AGL, and had some of my personal details, but then asked for more information, which seemed suspisous.
After two calls, I answered and was told by the caller that he represented AGL, correctly identifying my first name and suburb before requesting personal details, which raised suspicions.
Upon answering, the caller immediately ended the call
This number claims to be from AGL, but it's a total scam, they're trying to obtain my date of birth and account details, be careful not to give them any information.
Rebecca: Dude called sayin he's from AGL, asked me to confirm my acc info but I told him he shd know that already
Somebody called me regarding an account, they asked for my name and date of birth, then requested a payment over the phone, but when I refused, they got agressive, so I told them I'd pay the account myself and wouldn't give them my personal details, they hung up on me, and then I got another call from the same number two hours later, which I didnt answer, now I'm blocking the number
The person on the phone claimed to be from AGL and stated i had an overdue amount, which is incorrect, they asked for my credit card details, but i hung up, i then contacted AGL and they confirmed it was a scam, dont give them any informations
Despite blocking this number, they have attempted to call multiple times, casting doubt on their claimed affiliation with AGL.
Olivia: Guy said he's from AGL but hung up on me, bad line and he sounded like he didnt speak eng well
The caller claimed to be from AGL, but the call was cut short due to poor line quality and the caller's limited English proficiency
The caller asked me to verify my details, but when I asked what the problem was, she just hung up the phone.
An attempt was made to collect personal identification information, which is highly suspicious
Samantha: Repeated calls, no msg, only scammers do that
The caller, who claimed to be from AGL and had an Asian or Indian accent, requested my personal details but hung up when I inquired about the purpose of the call and whether it was related to a bill.
David: Got a call from AGL sayin my gas acc was due, but the guy was super rude and agressive