02 8378 7970 is a Fixed Line Telephone Number which is located in Sydney, NSW 1001 and could be provided by Primus Telecommunications Pty Limited.
However, number 02 8378 7970 might be spoofed by scammers who will manipulate the number so that the call appears to be coming from a local or well-known phone number, making it more likely to be trusted or answered.
Until now, phone number 0283787970 has received 21 reports with an average rating of 3.57 out of 5 and the most recent user rating left for this phone number was 4 out of 5. If you have a different experience with this number, please leave your own review.
So far, Caller ID 0283787970 has a history of being a scam call. In total, this number has been found to be fraudulent 3 times. The last time this phone number was reported as a scam was on 6 June 2017.
The number 02 8378 7970 could also be written in many formats such as 0283787970, (02) 8378 7970, 02 83787970, +61283787970, 0061283787970, 01161283787970, +61 2 8378 7970, 00 61 2 8378 7970, 011 61 2 8378 7970.
We got a call today, we are in Hobart, I called the no on the recorded message, I didn't give out the ref no & asked where they were calling from & got told Canberra. I said I would go to my local centrelink office because we hadnt received any emails or letters, they hung up. I spoke to a female & could also hear a male in yhe background, both strong accents, perhaps Indian.
My Mum got scammed out of $900. Same as the other comments, saying they're from Centrelink in Canberra. Reported to usual authorities. It would be nice if they actually did something about it though.
Very annoying scam, pretending they're Centrelink. Obviously Indian based, because of all the accents. I hope somebody gets them - preferably with a large baseball bat!
Why is the federal government allowing 'foreign entities' the ability to acquire Australian telephone numbers for purposes of business and other purposes like scamming in the first place?
You should be a resident who's number is attached to an office, house or an apartment or a registered company based and operating inside Australia in order to have a Australian telephone number in the first place!
Also these landline numbers should not be allowed to be diverted to a foreign resident or organisation based outside without the written permission of the communication authority or company responsible for providing these numbers in the first place.
Dad recieved a similar call. I called them back and got a call center in india. They assured me it was centerlink canberra calling. Hahaha nice try!! I informed them centerlink RARELY calls clients and they hung up on me.
Just received a call and when I answered I got a recorded message on how I had not responded to letters from Centrelink advising me of a pension rise. I was then to call this number; supposedly Centrelink in Canberra. I can smell a scam at 100 paces so looked up the number on Google and hey presto lots of comments. I hope the AFP find these crooks and lock them up and throw away the key!
I too received a recored message on my landline. I called back and spoke with David Johnson, strong foreign accent, I could hear the background noise and voices and all had same accent. He asked me for an application number which I gave him then he asked me "who's calling? Centrelink would never do this. Of course I did not give my name and asked him if he was really from CL - he replied something that was not coherent to me so I hanged up. I'm on my way to CL to report it.
Told me had to buy $300 if apple iTunes cards to register so I called centerlink it's not true and it's a scam he never called back David was the name he used.
Today we received a call and had left a message saying my pension has been increased and call this number. First I thought it was a genuine call, but halfway I realized it was a scam. Beware!!
Called the number - told of 8 minute wait - kept on hold for 1/2 hour. Recalled number -told of a 28 minute wait - not again. Thanks for letting me know of the scam.
Received a scratchy recorded message. Claims to be from Centerlink and that various claim forms for refunds and increased benefits were not returned and that I needed to ring this number. If I'm correct the number is one of the scam numbers where they will keep you on the line and you get charged thousands for a phone call to outer Mongolia or similar. Definitely a SCAM.
Received a recorded phone message requesting I contact Centrelink on this Canberra number. Got through to a noisy callcentre which didn't seem right. So I contacted Centrelink direct in my home state and they investigated the contact number and informed me it is not one of theirs.
It looks like this number is being used to run a Centrelink Scam!!!
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Call or message may be a scam if:
You're asked for personal information or money;
Text messages tell you to urgently click a link or call a number;
The call or text pretends to be from someone you trust like your phone company or bank;
You're being threatened or made to feel scared;
The caller wants to access and control your computer.
To protect yourself:
Don't answer if you don't know who it is. Let the call go to voicemail.
If a caller leaves a message claiming to be from known organisation, cross check the number the call came from against the organisation's official website.
Never share any personal information about yourself or your bank details.
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Do not send any money.
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02 8378 7970 is a Fixed Line Telephone Number which is located in Sydney, NSW 1001 and could be provided by Primus Telecommunications Pty Limited.
However, number 02 8378 7970 might be spoofed by scammers who will manipulate the number so that the call appears to be coming from a local or well-known phone number, making it more likely to be trusted or answered.
Until now, phone number 0283787970 has received 21 reports with an average rating of 3.57 out of 5 and the most recent user rating left for this phone number was 4 out of 5. If you have a different experience with this number, please leave your own review.
So far, Caller ID 0283787970 has a history of being a scam call. In total, this number has been found to be fraudulent 3 times. The last time this phone number was reported as a scam was on 6 June 2017.
The number 02 8378 7970 could also be written in many formats such as 0283787970, (02) 8378 7970, 02 83787970, +61283787970, 0061283787970, 01161283787970, +61 2 8378 7970, 00 61 2 8378 7970, 011 61 2 8378 7970.
Kelsey
We got a call today, we are in Hobart, I called the no on the recorded message, I didn't give out the ref no & asked where they were calling from & got told Canberra. I said I would go to my local centrelink office because we hadnt received any emails or letters, they hung up. I spoke to a female & could also hear a male in yhe background, both strong accents, perhaps Indian.
Favero
My Mum got scammed out of $900. Same as the other comments, saying they're from Centrelink in Canberra. Reported to usual authorities. It would be nice if they actually did something about it though.
Laird
Very annoying scam, pretending they're Centrelink. Obviously Indian based, because of all the accents. I hope somebody gets them - preferably with a large baseball bat!
Elia
Why is the federal government allowing 'foreign entities' the ability to acquire Australian telephone numbers for purposes of business and other purposes like scamming in the first place?
You should be a resident who's number is attached to an office, house or an apartment or a registered company based and operating inside Australia in order to have a Australian telephone number in the first place!
Also these landline numbers should not be allowed to be diverted to a foreign resident or organisation based outside without the written permission of the communication authority or company responsible for providing these numbers in the first place.
Biles
Dad recieved a similar call. I called them back and got a call center in india. They assured me it was centerlink canberra calling. Hahaha nice try!! I informed them centerlink RARELY calls clients and they hung up on me.
Archbold
Received the same recorded message supposedly from Centerlink but suspected a scam as I do not receive a payment from them.
Call came from 0284395384 (recovered from received call list) Gave a reference code and this number to call back to.
Suspected a scam so checked number and you all confirm my suspicions.
Apple
Definitely a scam. Have contacted the local police, Centrelink and Scamwatch. Just waiting now for their follow up call. I will be ready.
Donahoe
Just received a call and when I answered I got a recorded message on how I had not responded to letters from Centrelink advising me of a pension rise. I was then to call this number; supposedly Centrelink in Canberra. I can smell a scam at 100 paces so looked up the number on Google and hey presto lots of comments. I hope the AFP find these crooks and lock them up and throw away the key!
Dora
I too received a recored message on my landline. I called back and spoke with David Johnson, strong foreign accent, I could hear the background noise and voices and all had same accent. He asked me for an application number which I gave him then he asked me "who's calling? Centrelink would never do this. Of course I did not give my name and asked him if he was really from CL - he replied something that was not coherent to me so I hanged up. I'm on my way to CL to report it.
Ehlert
Scam. Reported it to the AFP.
Efird
Told me had to buy $300 if apple iTunes cards to register so I called centerlink it's not true and it's a scam he never called back David was the name he used.
Meck
Scam. Do not give them any personal information.
Culver
Received a recorded message referencing Centrelink and Pension refund 03May17. Smells like a scam.
Clothier
Today we received a call and had left a message saying my pension has been increased and call this number. First I thought it was a genuine call, but halfway I realized it was a scam. Beware!!
Etter
Got a call from this number recorded centrelink message Hoax they never even asked who they were talking to.
Blackwell
Definitely and scam. When I questioned him about it he hung up. Trying to get through to Centrelink to warn them.
Helm
Called the number - told of 8 minute wait - kept on hold for 1/2 hour. Recalled number -told of a 28 minute wait - not again. Thanks for letting me know of the scam.
Isabella
Defiantly a centerlink scam!!!
Do not fall for it.
Burdette
Received a scratchy recorded message. Claims to be from Centerlink and that various claim forms for refunds and increased benefits were not returned and that I needed to ring this number. If I'm correct the number is one of the scam numbers where they will keep you on the line and you get charged thousands for a phone call to outer Mongolia or similar. Definitely a SCAM.
Donn
Received a recorded phone message requesting I contact Centrelink on this Canberra number. Got through to a noisy callcentre which didn't seem right. So I contacted Centrelink direct in my home state and they investigated the contact number and informed me it is not one of theirs.
Maroney
It looks like this number is being used to run a Centrelink Scam!!!
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Telephone scammers try to steal your money or personal information. Scams may come through phone calls from real people, robocalls, or text messages.
Call or message may be a scam if:
To protect yourself: