Impersonator pretending to be Telstra, mentioned public‑private IP addresses, knew my surname, and identified as Eric Wilson Telstra ID 13776721 – can be verified online – clearly a scam.
Beware: bogus Telstra tech on the line
Summary — +61485869397
Expert Opinion
Looks like you’ve been hit by a classic Telstra impersonation scam. The caller pretended to be a Telstra tech, even throwing out weird jargon about IP addresses and using a fake employee name. They’ll usually try to scare you into giving personal details or paying a bogus fee. If you ever get a call like this, hang up immediately and verify by calling the official Telstra number yourself. Never share passwords, account numbers, or payment info with unsolicited callers. Keep your call log, block the number, and report it to the ACCC or your phone provider’s fraud team. Stay skeptical and protect your data.
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Recent Reports for 0485 869 397
The phone rang, no one answered, and it disconnected.
They claimed to represent NBN, but they hung up as soon as I asked the reason for their call.
Impersonators posing as Telstra called; I hung up when I asked why they referenced an IP address.
Received an unsolicited call; I don’t answer unknown numbers. No message left, then another call from a similar number with altered last digits.
My phone flagged this as a potential fraud.