02 3816 1705 - 0238161705: Robocall Reports

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Community reports for 02 3816 1705 (0238161705): Three contributors flag automated robocalls with recorded messages in Chinese and suspicious IVR prompts.

Robocall Reports for 02 3816 1705

Three contributors have reported incoming calls from 02 3816 1705 (also written as 0238161705) that are all automated robocalls with recorded messages. Each interaction involved pre-recorded audio rather than a live caller, and the patterns suggest this number is being used to distribute unwanted automated calls across NSW.

The common thread across reports of 0238161705 is the presence of recorded messages and interactive voice response (IVR) systems prompting callers to make selections. One contributor noted the number is allocated to Berlang, NSW via Symbio Networks, though multiple reports express scepticism about the legitimacy of this location claim.

What Callers from 02 3816 1705 Play

Contributors who have interacted with 02 3816 1705 describe distinctly different automated experiences. One contributor received a voicemail consisting entirely of a prerecorded message in Chinese with no English content or explanation. Another contributor who answered the call reached an automated prompt offering language selection between English and Chinese.

A third report about calls from 0238161705 mentioned hearing a pause followed by a beep and a robotic voice saying "exception" or similar wording before the call disconnected. This pattern of silence, beeping tones, and fragmented robot voice is characteristic of testing calls or misconfigured IVR systems.

Report Patterns and Timing

All three reports of 02 3816 1705 arrived within a four-day window in mid-June, suggesting either a concentrated campaign or ongoing automated dialling from this number. The calls reached contributors across different channels - one as a voicemail, two answered directly.

The variety in recorded messages received from 0238161705 suggests this may be a shared or compromised line cycling through different automated scripts rather than a single consistent scam operation. One contributor characterised the experience as "dodgy" based on the technical abnormalities rather than any specific threatening content.

What to Do If You Receive a Call from 02 3816 1705

If 02 3816 1705 calls you:

• Do not: Press any buttons in response to IVR prompts, return the call, or engage with automated messages
• Do: Hang up immediately, do not leave a voicemail response, block the number in your phone settings
• Consider: The silence or beeping patterns reported suggest this may be an automated system testing active numbers - not engaging prevents marking your line as viable for future calls

What to Do If You Receive an SMS from 02 3816 1705

This number has not generated SMS reports, but if you receive an SMS from 0238161705 or any associated number:

• Do not: Click any links, reply to the message, or call the number back
• Do: Delete the message immediately, block the sender, report it as spam to your carrier
• Forward: Report SMS-based scams to the ACMA at 0429 999 888 with the full message content and timestamp

How to Report 02 3816 1705

If you receive unwanted calls from 02 3816 1705 or 0238161705, you can report them through several official channels:

• ACMA (Australian Communications and Media Authority): Report the call via acma.gov.au - they investigate unlawful telemarketing and robocalls
• Scamwatch: If the call involved any attempt to obtain information or money, report details at scamwatch.gov.au
• Do Not Call Register: Register your number at donotcall.gov.au if you wish to opt out of marketing calls (though this does not stop scam robocalls)
• On Reverseau: Add your own report to help other Australians recognise this number and avoid engagement

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