A second call today came from a scammer using a mobile number; the carrier listed is Pivotel Satellite Pty Limited. When returning the call with the 1831 prefix, the line is disconnected, keeping the caller's number private and preventing automated systems from confirming contact. For safety, use 1831 0485 993602.
Reverse Phone Lookup in Australia — Latest Community Insights
Check unknown Australian numbers with recent reports from Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth and more. Understand caller patterns and share your experience.
Australia: what to expect from calls
Unsure about an Australian number? Find fresh community reports to judge unknown calls or texts. Cities like Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth and Adelaide show both legitimate callbacks (delivery, banking, appointments) and waves of phishing. Area codes (02, 03, 07, 08) are not reliable for location due to portability/VoIP — treat them as signal, not proof.
Good practice: return calls only via the official number on the provider’s site/app, check in‑app messages, and don’t share one‑time codes by phone. Enable device blocks and carrier filters (Telstra, Optus, Vodafone) and leave a short, factual experience here to help others.
Debt collector called, very persistent and a bit aggressive about payment.
I received a call with no voicemail; thanks to the feedback here, I chose not to call back.
The number appeared as a potential fraud caller; I ignored it, blocked it instantly, then tried calling back only to hear "the number you are calling is not connected." Though it seemed Australian, I doubt its legitimacy, as many overseas scammers use disposable or "ghost" numbers that are hard to trace. Blocked and reported.
Watch out for a PayPal scam—fake charge info and a line that says, “If you’re sure you didn’t make this transaction, call us,” yup, classic.
Fraudulent individual.
Posed an eliciting question that didn’t pertain to me, so I blocked the number.
Claims to be someone else; becomes verbally abusive if things don’t go his way. Advice: keep distance; reports indicate he verbally harasses women.
Based in Toongabbie, Victoria, Prime Painting Contractors provides painting services.
Reported as a fraudulent call using a spoofed caller ID.
Category: real estate.
The Bald Dog Graphic Design (www.balddog.com.au)
The Victorian Sailing & Water Safety School
Service: Budget Steam Cleaning Services based in Ringwood, VIC – specializes in duct cleaning.
Agent Barry Plant, Cranbourne, specializes in real estate.
Unclear whether this is a scam.
Received a message asking, "Can I ask you a question real quick?"
A fraudster posed as a Telstra representative, likely aiming to harvest credentials.
Requesting banking details.
Firm Pogson Cronin, a conveyancing service in Lavington, NSW (www.pogsoncronin.com.au).
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FAQ — Australia
How do I verify callers in Australia?
Call back via the official company number (website/app), not the unknown number. Check in‑app notices.
What patterns are common?
Delivery/appointment confirmations, bank callbacks, 2FA codes; periodic robocalls, smishing around parcels, and fake support hotlines.
Are area codes reliable?
Not really. Portability and VoIP make 02/03/07/08 weak as location hints. Context and content matter more.
What makes a helpful report?
Be concise: caller type, purpose, date and cues. Avoid sensitive data.