Ignore debt collector calls; they won’t get a response and can’t take action.
Reverse Phone Lookup in New Zealand — Recent Community Reports
Check unknown NZ numbers with recent reports (Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, Hamilton) and share your experience.
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 caller claimed to be a constable with Ashburton Police.
They called to inform us that the tiles are ready for collection.
The caller was fluent in Mandarin; we conversed in that language, but the moment we asked the reason for his earlier call, he ended the conversation.
A furious Indian caller left a hostile Punjabi voicemail after I hung up on his earlier call from a different line; he continues to attempt contact from several numbers. Seems like a call‑center operation. Please block and report.
The unknown number just rang once and left no voicemail—nothing to go on.
A frustrated Indian call‑centre agent was hung up on; he instantly called back from a different number and left an angry Punjabi voicemail.
The caller requested a fake name; after I told them the number was incorrect, they attempted to push a broadband service I’m not interested in. They keep dialing numbers without giving up.
Inquired regarding the insulation grant.
Utilities Disputes Limited called and was surprisingly professional; they answered my questions clearly.
Notice: Your toll charges remain unpaid. Settle them now to prevent extra fees. Click here for details. https://... (URL removed for safety) NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (Reply with "Y" then close this message. Reopen, tap the link, or copy‑paste into Safari to continue.)
Calls, yet upon answering I only hear my own greeting echoing back after a short lag.
When the call went unanswered and I tried returning it, the line reported no mailbox access, leading me to suspect spam.
A warning about a fraud: while attempting to retrieve funds from a service named ConsumeAI, the callers pressed for my bank account or crypto wallet details.
Entirely pointless. Claims to be a truck driver, schedules appointments and never appears.
The number rang, was automatically marked as spam, and no voicemail was left.
Got an unknown number; couldn't identify who it was.
Brukerens opplysninger: bra og trygt.
Just a random call, nothing special—probably a wrong number.
Another mysterious call from an unknown source; left me scratching my head.
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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.