Just a random survey call, nothing else – meh, lol.
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.
Received a telemarketing call promoting solar panels.
The caller pretended to represent Linkt, which suggests a scam.
The caller pretended to be from Medicare Renewal, which is clearly a fraudulent attempt.
The caller identified themselves as Advance, though I have no idea who that is.
The number shows up as spam on my caller ID.
From Hobart, Tasmania, the name listed is Cornelis Wegman.
It appears someone mis‑texted me; I haven’t answered yet.
Cooking classes offered by Simply Dvine (www.simplydvinecooking.com.au).
Looks like a private health insurance scam from an Indian guy, just saying.
I picked up this number only to hear nothing; after waiting through several silent rings I hung up.
The call listed JW Tree Services (jwtreeservices.com.au) as the source.
Positive overall, though there’s room for improvement.
Business: R A M Distributors QLD, located in Fairfield, Queensland.
Location: Ron’s Express Run in Bridgetown, Western Australia.
It seemed they were asking for my name, possibly a verification scam.
Attempting to call back results in a message that the number is unavailable, and a subsequent try reports it as eftsure, leaving me uncertain about its legitimacy.
Fraudulent attempt.
Beware: scammers are attempting to pilfer your banking details; delete any texts right away.
Scams involving bogus prizes.
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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.