Claimed to be from Raine & Horne Blacktown, but the number isn’t on their website or known to the office – definitely a scam, bro.
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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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Company: Westco Jeans (Aust) Pty Ltd (Indooroopilly, QLD) – Jeans Retail.
I got some nasty messages saying someone was trash‑talking me because they don’t like me, then they accused me of alcoholism and later wished me happy birthday – I never replied, just a weird vibe.
Random harsh texts bombarded me for a day, then, days later, a false birthday greeting arrived. I never replied.
The call disconnects as soon as you pick up.
Business listed: AMRAY COATINGS (Hampton Park, VIC) – Painters & Decorators.
I got hostile texts accusing someone of saying nasty things about me, followed by a claim I reported them for alcoholism, then a bogus birthday wish. I never replied.
Received a barrage of random harsh messages for a day, then they ceased; later a birthday wish arrived on the wrong day, despite no interaction.
Based in Maroochydore, Queensland, Jalmako Pty Ltd is on the map, just FYI.
Contact: Sean Sauerwald from Prospect Vale, TAS – specializes in Roof Restoration & Repairs.
The call requests you to refresh your details before abruptly switching to Chinese.
They claim to be a courier service, aware of my pending shipment, but it appears to be a scam.
Someone claimed to represent FedEx during the call.
The number was unfamiliar, so I called back at 7 p.m. but got no answer.
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.
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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.