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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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With the rise of online shopping, numerous internet stores and platforms have emerged, but one popular method for purchasing goods and services is through the use of online marketplaces like the one described
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This listing appears to be for Austbrokers Coast To Coast Pty Ltd, an insurance brokerage firm based in Burleigh Heads, QLD, with their website available at www.abc2c.com.au
Caution is advised with this number, as it appears to be a scam and is not recognized by Google, with possible origins in France or China, and should be reported and blocked.
The phone rings and then hangs up, no message is ever left
Vacumed Pty Ltd is a company based in Cammeray, NSW, and they provide medical supplies, with a website at www.vacumed.com.au
The call was from Wildman Building, located in St George, Queensland, seems legit.
This number has been making daily calls, which appear to be scams.
A call was missed, but no voicemail or message was left, leaving the recipient wondering about the purpose of the call.
These scammers claim that your personal information is being sold on the black market and try to engage you in conversation, which can be particularly dangerous in today's world, as they can use AI technology to mimic your voice.
Located in Upper Swan, WA, Apple Street Kennels offers dog boarding services and can be found online at www.applestreetkennels.com.au
The call was made at 8:30 pm, but was not answered.
I recieve daily phone calls from this number and no message is ever left.
Despite having a blocked number, no message was left, which has happened before.
A text message was received, supposedly from Commbank, regarding a suspicious transaction, but it appeared to be a scam since the bank would not use an unlisted number, and the recipient does not have an account with the bank.
The call was from Afterpay
According to other sources, this is likely a scam atempt, so be carefull
Associated with Cleary Brian J, located in Alexandra, VIC.
This is a fraudelent call, dont anser, just block it.
This number is associated with Dean Honeysett Plumbing, a business located in Warners Bay, New South Wales.
Call back via the official company number (website/app), not the unknown number. Check in‑app notices.
Delivery/appointment confirmations, bank callbacks, 2FA codes; periodic robocalls, smishing around parcels, and fake support hotlines.
Not really. Portability and VoIP make 02/03/07/08 weak as location hints. Context and content matter more.
Be concise: caller type, purpose, date and cues. Avoid sensitive data.