After researching postgrad studies online, I received a call from Open Universities Australia.
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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.
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This number is associated with Open Universities Australia.
A comparison of electricity prices was offered by the caller, who requested that I contact them to be removed from a list, but I declined.
I received another call from this number, where the representative listened to my screening speech and then hung up without responding.
The call from this number was purportedly from the Starlight Children's Foundation.
This call followed a pattern of scams that start with a language selection prompt, followed by false information.
It's safe to block this number, it's a scam call and you should be careful
This number is a spam caller, alot of people have problably experianced this.
I've had this number, and about 15 other similiar numbers, they are relentless, and annoying, and ther's nothing you can do to stop them, except block each number.
Numerous numbers starting with 02-7251 59xx have been used for harassment.
This call was an obvious attempt at deception
After missing the call, I tried to return it, but the line was busy, leading me to suspect a scam operation
This is clearly a scam, as the automated call claimed to be from PayPal and demanded a payment of $900, which is outrageous
A scam message was recieved, stating that money had been deducted from my account via ebay, which is only a bot, and should be blocked, deleted, and reported, imediatly.
The caller expressed interest in discussing travel statistics.
The caller requested personal details, including age and location, which raises concerns about their intentions.
This number keeps calling me and then hangs up, it's really frustrating.
Dissapointingly, no message was left by the caller.
It seem's like this number is used for market reseach, but I'm not sure.
This call was completely useless.
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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.