Someone pretended to be Jonathon from Optus offering a half‑price contract, texted a six‑digit code and demanded I repeat it, then got angry when I refused while driving – the code actually came from my own phone.
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Caution: this suspicious call raises red flags of a potential scam impersonating a telecom provider. The caller, posing as Jonathon from Optus, pushes a 'half-price contract deal' and sends a 6-digit code via text from your own number—a classic tactic to build false trust or phish for verification. Getting upset when you delay reading it back, especially while driving, screams pressure tactics. Hang up immediately on similar pitches; never share codes or personal info. Block the number, report to authorities like the ACCC or your carrier, and enable spam filters on your phone for protection. Stay vigilant to avoid falling for these cons.
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Jonathon from Optus rang me with a half‑price contract pitch for a loyal customer, then texted a six‑digit code that actually came from my own number and got annoyed when I wouldn’t read it back while driving—ugh.
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