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Community reports for 02 4875 9085 (0248759085) describe fake investment profits and impersonation of financial investigators. Multiple contributors report unexplained calls at odd hours.
Investment Scam Reports for 02 4875 9085
Six contributors have reported suspicious activity from 02 4875 9085 (also written as 0248759085), with a clear pattern of investment-related impersonation. The most detailed report describes a caller claiming to represent a "Financial Investigation department" and alleging that someone had used the recipient's name to invest, generating a profit of over $5,000 that he wanted to return. When the contributor questioned the legitimacy of the offer, the caller insisted on obtaining bank details to transfer the supposed funds.
This tactic is a classic investment recovery scam where callers create a fabricated profit scenario to lure victims into revealing financial information. The contributor's scepticism was warranted - the caller's logic of requesting bank details "in advance" of transferring money exposed the fraudulent intent immediately.
What Callers from 02 4875 9085 Say
Beyond the detailed investment impersonation report, community feedback indicates 0248759085 has been used for AI trading pitches described as "dodgy AI trading nonsense." The caller in the investment report demonstrated awareness of personal information (specifically the contributor's name), suggesting either database sourcing or cold-call targeting with accumulated details.
Contributors report the caller from 02 4875 9085 was persistent and dismissive when challenged. When told "you're gonna give me the $5K and then ask me for my bank details," the caller's response - "oh you think it's right to just give your bank details to a stranger" - was a manipulative reversal attempt, trying to shame the contributor into compliance by questioning their own caution.
Call Patterns and Timing
Multiple reports indicate 02 4875 9085 calls at unusual hours without leaving voicemail messages. Contributors noted calls "around dinner time" and "at strange times," with one report specifically describing the number as calling repeatedly and hanging up without explanation. This silent-call or callback-baiting pattern, combined with the investment scam tactics, suggests coordinated outreach attempting to reach people off-guard.
One contributor commented that the caller "bloke knew my last name" during a call, which "didn't sit right" - indicating potential data harvesting or list sourcing. The lack of voicemail messages in multiple reports (described by one contributor as "100% spam") suggests the caller's intent is to provoke return calls rather than leave a legitimate message.
What to Do If You Receive a Call from 02 4875 9085
If 0248759085 calls you:
- Do not: Return the call, provide bank account details, or confirm personal information like your full name or investment history
- Do not: Engage with claims about unclaimed profits, tax refunds, or investment returns from sources you didn't use
- Do: Hang up immediately if the caller claims to be from a "Financial Investigation department" or similar authority
- Do: Verify any legitimate financial claims directly by contacting the official institution via their publicly listed phone number or website - never use a number provided by the caller
- Do: Block 02 4875 9085 after the first suspicious call to prevent repeated contact at odd hours
How to Report 02 4875 9085
If you've been contacted by this number with investment scams or persistent nuisance calls, report it to Australian authorities:
- Scamwatch: Report investment fraud and impersonation scams at scamwatch.gov.au. Include details of any profit claims or bank detail requests.
- ACMA: File a complaint about spam and nuisance calls with the Australian Communications and Media Authority at acma.gov.au
- Your phone provider: Symbio Networks (the service provider for this local number) may offer call-blocking tools - contact them directly to report 02 4875 9085
- Reverseau: Add your own report here to help other Australians identify this number. Specific details about what the caller claimed and when they called are most helpful to the community.
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What Our Users Reviewed
Peddling dodgy AI trading nonsense
Keeps calling at strange times and hangs up without a message
Called, bloke knew my last name, didn't sit right
Claiming to be from Financial Investigation department of some sort and that someone had used my name to invest and there is a profit of $5,000+ that he wants to return to me. Even when I said I didn't invest anything so it's not mine and I don't want it and he's like it's not small money.
When I said you're gonna give me the $5K and then ask me for my bank details? He said yeah and when I said then you can scam me? And he's like oh you think it's right to just give your bank details to a stranger - erm that's what you wanted me to do?
Told him to donate it in my name and I will claim it back at tax returns as a donation and hung up.
Calls around dinner time and doesn't leave a message
No voicemail message, classify as 100% spam
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WRITE A REVIEWFrequently Asked Questions
What should I do if I receive a call from 02 4875 9085 claiming I have an unclaimed investment profit?
This matches the exact pattern reported on Reverseau for 0248759085. Do not provide bank details or confirm personal information. Legitimate financial institutions do not cold-call with profit claims and then request bank details to transfer funds. Hang up, block the number, and report it to Scamwatch at scamwatch.gov.au. If you are concerned about a real investment, contact the financial institution directly using a phone number you find independently on their official website.
Why does 02 4875 9085 keep calling but hanging up without leaving a message?
Contributors to Reverseau report that 0248759085 calls at odd times (dinner time, late evening) without voicemail messages. This is often part of a callback-baiting tactic where scammers hope you'll return the call out of curiosity or concern. The lack of a legitimate message is a red flag. Do not return calls to unknown numbers like 02 4875 9085, especially those with a pattern of silent calls.
The caller from 02 4875 9085 knew my last name. How did they get my details?
One Reverseau contributor noted the caller from 0248759085 already knew their surname, which raised immediate suspicion. Scammers source personal information from data breaches, public records, or purchased databases. The fact that 02 4875 9085 used your name does not make the call legitimate - it's a trust-building tactic. Always verify unexpected callers independently before sharing any information.
Is 02 4875 9085 a legitimate financial authority or government department?
No. A contributor reported the caller claimed to represent a "Financial Investigation department," which is not a real Australian government entity. Genuine government departments (like the ATO or Services Australia) do not cold-call about profits owed to you and request bank details. If 02 4875 9085 calls claiming to be from any financial authority, hang up and verify independently using official contact details.
What is the connection between 02 4875 9085 and AI trading scams?
One Reverseau contributor reported 0248759085 was "peddling dodgy AI trading nonsense." Combined with the investment profit impersonation reports, this suggests the number is used for multiple investment-related scams. High-tech investment claims (AI, crypto, forex) paired with unrealistic return promises are common scam tactics. Avoid engaging with any investment pitch from 02 4875 9085.
Should I report 02 4875 9085 to authorities or just block it?
Both. Blocking 0248759085 stops the immediate nuisance, but reporting helps protect other Australians. File a report with Scamwatch (scamwatch.gov.au) if you received investment or profit claims, and with ACMA (acma.gov.au) for the pattern of nuisance calls at odd hours. You can also add a community report on Reverseau. The more reports these numbers receive, the better the visibility for others checking 02 4875 9085.