Heads up: a message claimed "Urgent notice: Coles account 3022 points will expire on May 25th. Log in now to redeem https://coles-dre[….]". Sounds fishy. you know
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.
Attention: Coles account 3022 points will expire on May 25th; please log in immediately to redeem […]
I didn’t catch who was on the line, so I just hung up—no time for that nonsense. hey
The line rang twice, yet no voicemail was recorded.
Doctor: Tim March, Langwarrin, VIC – medical practitioner. take care.
David Grech from Langwarrin, VIC – Pilates.
Website: Megatime.info (www.megatime.info). check it.
Called the mobile number; no voicemail was left.
When I answered, the line dropped immediately—got hung up on right away, dude.
Fraudulent caller.
Potential scam.
The money was sent via Western Union, so please stop calling me.
No message was left; the number seems dead—can't get through, probably inactive. duh.
I reached HigherME Employment Solutions in North Brighton, and they act as advocates, no joke.
Info: Accolade Screens (Flagstaff Hill, South Australia). just saying.
Heads up: this looks like a phishing attempt. I don’t have an NAB account, and legit banks never request your personal details, so stay alert, you know.
A text arrived stating: “NAB Alert – We have detected a potential issue and blocked your Internet Banking. Visit https://nab.com.au.setup-device.services to confirm your device.” It’s a scam.
After deleting this number twice last week on the 8th, I got another call around 9:15 am today! A warning flashed not to answer. I’m deleting the number again.
Ugh, those telemarketing nuisances are the worst, lol.
Repeated calls come in, but I never answer and no voicemail is 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.