The number was unfamiliar, so I called back at 7 p.m. but got no answer.
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 receive daily calls from numbers beginning with 02 8395; they never pick up and just hang up.
A joke call attributed to Jonny Sniffle.
A mysterious sender texts vague references to a meeting without providing details.
An economic research survey from Motley Fool assured me it wasn't a sales call – "I promise" – yet I’m skeptical about receiving marketing material later.
According to reports, Cameron operates as a predator, producing ice and distributing it to youths in Tweed Heads.
A recorded message claimed to be from the ATO, warning of debt and arrest.
This is my cabinetmaker.
A text arrived from this number less than a week ago saying “hi there” or something similar; I responded with “who r u?” but received no reply, possibly a mistake.
A predator tried to ask if they could speak to my daughter—completely sickening and disgusting.
A bizarre woman was uttering vile remarks about young girls; she should be blocked and reported.
From Beat St Dance Supplies in Victoria Park, WA – they offer dancewear and costumes. Cool stuff!
An incoming call was received, but the line was hung up as soon as I answered.
Caller claimed to be from the Sunshine Coast, but I cut them off. Later, anyway.
Australian Financial Complaints Authority
The origin of the call could not be identified.
I got two calls last night that just rang out with no voicemail – probably election‑related, I guess. Who knows.
Two calls came in within a short period; I didn’t answer and my phone flagged them as likely spam.
It appeared to be an election survey call; I ignored it and blocked the number.
I ignored the call because the number was unfamiliar, suspecting spam; no voicemail was left.
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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.