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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.

61485993602 Scam (scam)

A second call today came from a scammer using a mobile number; the carrier listed is Pivotel Satellite Pty Limited. When returning the call with the 1831 prefix, the line is disconnected, keeping the caller's number private and preventing automated systems from confirming contact. For safety, use 1831 0485 993602.

6182260213 Debt Collector

Debt collector called, very persistent and a bit aggressive about payment.

61480853726 Other

I received a call with no voicemail; thanks to the feedback here, I chose not to call back.

610390081370 Scam potential fraud (scam)

The number appeared as a potential fraud caller; I ignored it, blocked it instantly, then tried calling back only to hear "the number you are calling is not connected." Though it seemed Australian, I doubt its legitimacy, as many overseas scammers use disposable or "ghost" numbers that are hard to trace. Blocked and reported.

61259375128 Scam Paypal (scam)

Watch out for a PayPal scam—fake charge info and a line that says, “If you’re sure you didn’t make this transaction, call us,” yup, classic.

61411569832 Scam Scammer

Fraudulent individual.

61400286582 Survey

Posed an eliciting question that didn’t pertain to me, so I blocked the number.

61421514549 Harassment Call

Claims to be someone else; becomes verbally abusive if things don’t go his way. Advice: keep distance; reports indicate he verbally harasses women.

61448489415 Company Prime Painting Contractors

Based in Toongabbie, Victoria, Prime Painting Contractors provides painting services.

61272458454 Scam (scam)

Reported as a fraudulent call using a spoofed caller ID.

61488486486 Company real estate

Category: real estate.

61755649128 Company Bald Dog Graphic Design

The Bald Dog Graphic Design (www.balddog.com.au)

61352218918 Company Victorian Sailing & Water Safety School

The Victorian Sailing & Water Safety School

61397209994 Company Budget Steam Cleaning Services

Service: Budget Steam Cleaning Services based in Ringwood, VIC – specializes in duct cleaning.

61423567703 Company Barry Plant

Agent Barry Plant, Cranbourne, specializes in real estate.

61403019600 Unknown

Unclear whether this is a scam.

61437541054 Other

Received a message asking, "Can I ask you a question real quick?"

61272455920 Scam Telstra (scam)

A fraudster posed as a Telstra representative, likely aiming to harvest credentials.

61387361280 Scam

Requesting banking details.

61260494400 Company Pogson Cronin

Firm Pogson Cronin, a conveyancing service in Lavington, NSW (www.pogsoncronin.com.au).

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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.

Popular area codes

Most-reported area codes in Australia. View all area codes at the bottom.
020 0233 0261 0272 0349 0390 02383 02422 02423 02435 02443 02457 02462 02472 02490 02493 02497 02503 02513 02514 02558 02567 02633 02635 02636 02657 02658 02662 02665 02667 02693 02872 02880 02883 02947 02952 02960 02965 03513 03522 03533 03544 03582 03585 03598 03621 03632 03642 03643 03851
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