- Suspicious
- Scam
- Uncertain
Community reports for 02 4216 9956 (0242169956): Silent calls, fake Fid Group impersonation offering bitcoin, and suspicious hang-ups from NSW local number.
Silent Calls and Scam Reports for 02 4216 9956
Six contributors have reported activity from 02 4216 9956 (also written as 0242169956), with the majority describing silent calls where the caller hangs up immediately after the recipient answers. The number is allocated as a local service in NSW through Symbio Networks. Beyond the silent call pattern, one contributor reported an investment scam impersonation claiming affiliation with Fid Group, offering unsolicited bitcoin opportunities.
The silent call pattern dominates reports from 0242169956, with three separate contributors describing identical behaviour: answering with a greeting, only to have the caller disconnect. One additional report mentions unusual behaviour including singing or humming with an American accent before disconnection. These patterns suggest either automated testing of active numbers or deliberate harassment.
What Callers from 02 4216 9956 Do
Most calls from 02 4216 9956 are silent calls - contributors answer, say hello, and the line goes dead. One contributor specifically noted that after saying "hello", the caller responded with "understand" before beginning to sing or hum, suggesting some level of interaction before the hang-up.
In the non-silent call report, a caller claiming to be "Mr John Kowalsky" from the Fid Group's "Zurich office" called offering to provide bitcoin. The contributor flagged this as an obvious scam, noting the contradiction of calling from an Australian number while claiming to be in Switzerland. This impersonation attempt targets potential investment victims with too-good-to-be-true cryptocurrency offers.
Report Patterns and Timing
Reports from 02 4216 9956 span over a year, with clustering in November 2025 (three reports within two days) and individual reports scattered across January, February, and March 2026. The most recent activity was in early March 2026. All reported interactions occurred when the contributor answered the call, indicating the caller successfully reached through to live recipients rather than reaching voicemail.
One contributor characterised the activity emphatically as "1000% scam", suggesting strong conviction about the malicious intent despite limited interaction. The variety in report patterns - from pure silent calls to impersonation attempts - indicates this number may be used for multiple purposes or by multiple callers.
What to Do If You Receive a Call from 02 4216 9956
If 02 4216 9956 calls you:
- Do not: Engage with callers claiming to represent investment firms, especially if they offer cryptocurrency or unusually high returns
- Do not: Follow advice to change email passwords based on caller claims
- Do: Let unknown calls go to voicemail, particularly from 0242169956
- Do: Block the number immediately after a silent call or suspicious interaction
- Do: Verify any investment opportunity independently by contacting the company directly using a publicly listed phone number
- Do: Report the number if they claim affiliation with legitimate financial institutions
Silent Call Safety
Silent calls from 02 4216 9956 may indicate number verification or lead generation for scam operations. Some silent calls serve as callbacks to confirm an active number for later scam attempts. If 0242169956 calls repeatedly with silent hangs, this is a clear indication to block the number. Do not return missed calls from numbers you don't recognise, as this may confirm your number is active to scammers.
How to Report 02 4216 9956
If you receive calls from 02 4216 9956 that match these reports, you can report the activity through multiple channels:
- ACMA (Australian Communications and Media Authority): Report spam and scam calls at acma.gov.au
- Scamwatch: Report investment or impersonation scams at scamwatch.gov.au
- Do Not Call Register: If calls are telemarketing related, register your number at donotcall.gov.au to request removal from call lists
- Your phone provider: Contact Symbio Networks or your service provider to report the number and request blocking assistance
- Reverseau: Contribute your own experience with 02 4216 9956 to help other Australians identify this number
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Picked up but they just hung up on me
1000% scam call,,,,, don’t even bother answering and consider changing password to any email address they say,,,,, goodluck ?
I answered the call with a "Hello?" and they hung up.
Said hello and they hung up on me
Pretends to be from Fid group - Mr John Kowalksy.... Calling from his Zurich office but with an australian number.... Wants to kindly give me bitcoin... SCAM SCAM SCAM.
I said hello and they said understand, then started singing or humming, seemed to have an American accent
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WRITE A REVIEWFrequently Asked Questions
Why do I keep getting silent calls from 02 4216 9956?
Silent calls from 0242169956 typically indicate one of two things: the caller is testing whether your number is active (to add to scam or telemarketing lists), or an automated dialler has reached a live person but isn't routing the call quickly enough. Contributors have reported three instances of silent hang-ups from 02 4216 9956, suggesting this is a pattern rather than a one-off misdial.
Is the bitcoin offer from 02 4216 9956 legitimate?
No. One contributor reported receiving an investment pitch from a caller claiming to be "Mr John Kowalsky" from Fid Group's Zurich office, offering bitcoin. This is a classic investment scam impersonation - legitimate financial advisors do not cold-call unsolicited numbers offering cryptocurrency, and they do not use Australian numbers while claiming to be calling from Switzerland. Never engage with unsolicited investment offers from 0242169956.
What should I do if 02 4216 9956 calls and I answer?
If 02 4216 9956 calls: do not offer any information, do not confirm your name or personal details, and do not stay on the line if the caller is silent or unclear. Hang up immediately. Contributors who have answered 0242169956 have reported either silent disconnections or scam pitches - there is no legitimate reason for this number to be calling you.
Should I change my password because of a call from 02 4216 9956?
No. One contributor reported being advised to change email passwords based on a caller's claims from 02 4216 9956. This is a social engineering tactic - legitimate companies do not call you unsolicited asking you to change passwords. If you're concerned about account security, log into your accounts directly (do not use any link or number from 0242169956) and change passwords from there.
Can I block 02 4216 9956 on my phone?
Yes. Most Australian mobile phones and home phone services allow you to block specific numbers. Given that multiple contributors have reported silent calls and one scam attempt from 02 4216 9956, blocking 0242169956 is highly recommended. Contact your service provider if you need assistance with blocking.
Where can I report calls from 02 4216 9956?
Report calls from 0242169956 to the ACMA (acma.gov.au) for silent or nuisance calls, or to Scamwatch (scamwatch.gov.au) if you received an investment scam pitch. You can also contribute your experience directly on Reverseau to help other Australians identify this number and stay safe.