Definitely a scam, nah.
Reverse Phone Lookup in Australia — Latest Community Insights
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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.
The call went through, yet nobody answered.
A telemarketer called offering investment opportunities.
Numbers beginning with 048588 are commonly used by scammers who employ automated dialing to target mobile phones. The system logs previously dialed numbers, so even if the final digits vary, these calls are best ignored. Block and report them, and avoid answering such calls.
The call was verified as originating from American Express.
Three calls came in a minute apart before I picked up; the caller claimed to be from the Amex fraud department, even reciting my full name and phone number. He alleged my card had been used seven times in New Zealand that day for over $3,000, said it was blocked, and requested verification details, giving a reference number to quote when calling back. When I called Amex directly, they confirmed they never initiate such calls, have no record of the alleged transactions, and only contact customers via SMS or email. While I was on the line with Amex, the scammer attempted eight rapid callbacks, which I declined and blocked, and later made three additional calls from a Melbourne number, also blocked.
Listed as Small Business Progressions in Melbourne, VIC, offering internet marketing services—cool.
Super irritating, man.
Business listed as Scooters Scooters Pty Ltd in Newstead, QLD, dealing in motorcycle parts and accessories.
Address listed: Tish Keith Drive, Brookvale, NSW.
This was a spam call from an Indian energy-savers call centre.
I sent a text that read, “Hi, what are you up to today?”
An Indian-accented voice said he was from Optus and inquired about my internet speed; after I offered to call back, he ended the call.
The listing belongs to Iconic Films – see www.iconicfilms.com.au.
Received three calls before the line was disconnected; possibly a Netsip marketer.
Located at Sydenham, Victoria, this is Kosa Hair Studio.
Potential spam identified.
Listed as Active Property Conveyancing in Kiama, NSW, offering conveyancer and conveyancing services (website: http://www.activeconveyancing.com.au).
If it shows up on this app, it’s definitely unsafe, just saying.
Just a bunch of calls coming through, you know.
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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.