I terminate the call immediately after picking up.
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.
I ignored the call and blocked the number; they'll likely switch to a different line.
The line continues to ring my home phone, causing a major health concern for us.
I received six calls today; I ignored them after researching the number and seeing complaints. Previously, a similar call claimed to be Telstra national barring, used number 0889321627, and requested Visa details, which raised suspicion. Beware—they sounded like a call centre in the background.
Business: Sovulo Pty Ltd (Ryde, NSW)
They keep ringing, yet when I try to call back it says "number disconnected" – what a hassle!
Company: MDS Complete Property Services (Minto, NSW)
Another annoying call came during dinner, so I've blocked the number.
The call ended abruptly without any response.
Unwanted spam call.
Again, I got a voicemail that just said "fifty eight" after I declined the call.
A Facebook seller refuses PayPal and lists a business address lacking any public listing or signage.
Silence on the line when I answer.
Calls are harassing.
The retailer Payless, website www.paylessshoes.com.au.
Tavern in Baffle Creek, Queensland called Baffle Creek Tavern.
Website: BFGoodrich – www.bfgoodrich.com.au.
Company name: DAY & HODGE ASSOCIATES PTY LTD, based in Isaacs, Australian Capital Territory.
Operating out of Isaacs, ACT, Day & Hodge Associates Pty Ltd works as public relations consultants.
Based in Mosman, NSW, Peters Software Consulting provides computer repairs, service and upgrades.
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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.