Some strange stuff going on - my phone is dialing this number on its own, says Chris - anyone else having this issue??
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Unknown calls in New Zealand
Unsure about a New Zealand number? Explore concise community notes to judge calls and texts. In Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch and Hamilton you’ll see a mix of legitimate callbacks (deliveries, banking, appointments) and waves of robocalls or phishing. Prefixes like 09 (Auckland), 04 (Wellington), 03 (Christchurch), 07 (Hamilton) and 02x mobile ranges don’t reliably prove location or identity because of portability and VoIP.
Verification: return calls via the official number on the company website/app, check in‑app notices and never share one‑time codes by phone. Use device/carrier blocking for repeat issues and leave a short, factual note here to help others.
The call was received, but upon answering, there was only silence before the line went dead, prompting me to block the number.
It seem like a scam to me
Following a call from this number, I decided to call back with a blocked number, only to be greeted by a recording claiming to be from Mercury Energy Telemarketer, which is peculiar since my number is not listed in any directory or on social media, implying that they must have obtained it from a trusted business I've dealt with in the past.
As soon as I answer, the call drops, which is quite odd
Two consecutive days they rang, then immediately disconnected once I picked up; I found it dubious and blocked the number.
Just as I was about to pick up, the call dropped, and a callback revealed a recorded message promising a return call, which felt excessively spammy.
Cuts off abruptly.
The user's input warns to exercise caution.
The user warns of a bad experience and advises caution
They called me this morning out of the blue, claimed to be from some company I've never herd of, kept asking if I was the 'owner' of a buisness and if I was in Wellington, got a bit annoyed and said what's the deal, then they hung up, now I'm getting spam hits from Germany, not good, report this number.
Warning: dont answer calls from +64 4-889 4442. They called me and I answered, but no one was there. Prob a scam
No meaningful information was provided by the user.
Off‑shore pharmacy call seemed legitimate and the agent was courteous.
It seems this number obtained my information from a power comparison website, highlighting the importance of being cautious with personal data; the number has now been blocked due to persistence
Received a call that was immediately dropped.
The caller disconnected the moment I answered; I have no contacts or work ties in Paraparaumu.
Calls came a week apart, looks like a scam, yikes.
Though I missed the caller’s location, the woman knew my name. She claimed I had entered a supermarket prize draw, was selected for the final round, and needed to complete a three‑minute phone survey to confirm entry. I declined.
A telemarketing call was made to the user, offering to outsource HR needs, and the representative was polite and considerate.
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FAQ — New Zealand
How to verify callers in New Zealand?
Use the official number from the company site/app and check in‑app messages; avoid calling back the unknown number.
Do prefixes prove location?
No. Portability/VoIP make 09/04/03/07 and 02x ranges unreliable as proof of origin.
Common patterns?
Delivery updates, bank callbacks, 2FA codes; periodic robocalls, parcel/account phishing and scripted sales.
What to include in a report?
Caller type, purpose, date/time and cues that guided your decision.