A single report highlights a call posing as ANZ bank representatives, urging acknowledgment of a transaction—classic scam tactics to extract personal details. Such calls often escalate to demands for verification, risking identity theft or financial loss. Patterns suggest urgency creates panic, pushing hasty responses. Block the number immediately and report to authorities like the ACCC in Australia. Never share info over unsolicited calls; verify directly with ANZ via official channels. Hang up on suspicious queries to avoid cost traps or phishing. Staying vigilant prevents fallout from these deceptive outreach attempts.
A call claiming to be from ANZ in Australia asked me to confirm a transaction – definitely a scam.