At 9:55 WST there was a silent ring‑back, this was the second try, just FYI.
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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.
Got a call with an automated Mandarin message, probably a scam, just saying.
The call from this unknown number was brief and offered nothing relevant. I chose not to respond further.
Seems like a phishing attempt, yep.
They’re pitching loan options, hey.
The call is allowed to ring only a few times, and once it's answered, the line disconnects.
Det går inte att avgöra avsändaren eftersom numret är okänt, vilket gör det osäkert.
User comment: Neutral
I have gotten three or four calls from this number today; I answered once and they hung up, which seemed odd, so I'm blocking it now.
Can you identify yourself?
Looks like a fraudster on the line, yep.
Unidentified caller.
User advises caution regarding this call.
Unwanted life‑insurance sales call; best to ignore it!
An automated message pretended to be Commonwealth Bank, demanding debit‑card transaction approval via keypad input; the call originated to an Australian mobile.
I'm looking to cancel my phone line, by the way.
Got a recorded spiel claiming to be from Visa, obviously fake, lol.
The caller pretended to represent a bank and asked for transaction authorisation—advised not to respond.
User marks this as a poor interaction, category other.
The caller pretended to be Samsung, but I have no Samsung devices linked to that number (I'm an iPhone user).
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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.