Check unknown NZ numbers with recent reports (Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, Hamilton) and share your experience.
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.
Many inbound calls appear in the XXXXXX mobile transaction log; the callers were anonymous and could not be returned.
User reports a satisfactory experience.
If you’re unsure, verify Westpac Kiwisaver by looking up their official inbound number.
The call claimed to be for a safe‑number service.
On 10 Apr 2025 a caller with an Indian accent mentioned a bankrupt Bitcoin firm and explained steps to claim any remaining funds.
Potential fraud alert.
A brief ring was cut off before I could answer, leaving no voicemail; it seemed like a scam and occurred before 10 am NZ time.
A fraudster added me on Viber, urged an investment, and pretended to be from Oak Tree Capital, a recognised scam entity.
No answer was given; the business number 09 200 1912 lacked a listed contact, and additional calls came from 09 200 4943 and 09 200 2378, with no voicemail left.
User’s note: Caution.
User note: Exercise caution
User labeled the information as bad.
User notes: Bad
A call came through without sound, and no voicemail was left.
User feedback rates this as a negative experience.
User says it's terrible, you know.
Missed the call, yet I rang a New Zealand number later that night, anyway.
Got an unknown call that seemed random; nothing memorable about it.
The caller claimed an $1,800 transfer was pending, said it involved Commonwealth Bank, and provided a New Zealand number.
PTM Consultants Limited reached out with a clear introduction. Their line appears trustworthy and well‑managed.
Use the official number from the company site/app and check in‑app messages; avoid calling back the unknown number.
No. Portability/VoIP make 09/04/03/07 and 02x ranges unreliable as proof of origin.
Delivery updates, bank callbacks, 2FA codes; periodic robocalls, parcel/account phishing and scripted sales.
Caller type, purpose, date/time and cues that guided your decision.