- Suspicious
- Scam
Community reports for 02 5021 7822 (0250217822): Callers impersonate Carnival and Royal Caribbean, claiming access to reservation details. One contributor lost $5,000.
Cruise Line Impersonation Reports for 02 5021 7822
Six contributors have reported calls from 02 5021 7822 (also written as 0250217822) involving impersonation of major cruise operators. The pattern is consistent: callers claim affiliation with Carnival Cruise Lines or Royal Caribbean, often citing specific reservation numbers to establish credibility. Four reports explicitly document impersonation tactics, with one contributor reporting a financial loss of $5,000.
What makes 0250217822 particularly concerning is the timing correlation contributors noted. Several recipients had recently contacted legitimate cruise operators or travel companies, suggesting the callers may be targeting people actively engaged with travel bookings. One contributor flagged that they had contacted a cruise line the same day they received the call from 02 5021 7822, raising questions about how quickly these scammers operate after identifying potential targets.
What Callers from 02 5021 7822 Claim
Contributors describe callers from 02 5021 7822 presenting themselves as representatives of specific cruise companies. Carnival Cruise Lines Australia was named in at least three separate reports. Royal Caribbean was mentioned in another, with that contributor noting the caller had access to their reservation numbers, lending false legitimacy to the call.
When challenged, callers from 0250217822 have been evasive about their company affiliation. One contributor asked directly which cruise line was calling and received no clear answer, describing the interaction as suspicious. Another reported similar vagueness despite the caller clearly representing themselves as a cruise operator. This deliberate ambiguity appears designed to keep recipients uncertain enough to comply with requests.
Call Patterns and Timing
All six reports of 02 5021 7822 came through answered calls rather than voicemails or silent calls, suggesting the scammers are targeting people who pick up. Reports span from late November 2025 through April 2026, indicating sustained activity over several months. The calls appear to come during various times, with reports logged from early morning hours (02:13, 03:13) to daytime windows (11:34), suggesting no particular time restriction on calling patterns.
Contributors received calls from 02 5021 7822 shortly after their own contact with legitimate travel companies. This temporal clustering points to either purchased lead lists, data breach sourcing, or real-time identification of people browsing travel websites. One contributor specifically noted the suspicious timing of receiving a call from 0250217822 on the same day they contacted a cruise line directly.
What to Do If You Receive a Call from 02 5021 7822
If 02 5021 7822 calls you:
- Do not: Provide personal information, booking reference numbers, credit card details, or passport information over the phone
- Do not: Allow urgency or familiarity with your booking details to override your caution
- Do not: Transfer money or make payments based on the call
- Do: Hang up immediately and contact the cruise operator directly using the phone number on their official website
- Do: Verify your booking status by logging into your account on the operator's website or calling their published support line
- Do: Block 0250217822 to prevent repeat contact
- Do: Be especially cautious if you have recently searched for or contacted cruise operators yourself
How to Report 02 5021 7822
Report this number and your experience through these Australian resources:
- Scamwatch: scamwatch.gov.au - Report the cruise line impersonation and any financial loss
- ACMA (Australian Communications and Media Authority): acma.gov.au - Lodge a complaint about the misleading calls
- ReportCyber: cyber.gov.au - If you provided personal information or suspect a data breach
- Local police: If you suffered financial loss, file a report and obtain reference number for insurance claims
- Reverseau: Share your experience with 02 5021 7822 to help other Australians identify this scam
If you lost money to this scam, contact your bank immediately to attempt reversal and flag the transaction as fraudulent.
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What Our Users Reviewed
Rang pretending to be from a cruise company, wouldn't say which one when I asked, felt sus since I'd contacted a cruise line that same day
Pretending to be Carnival Cruise lines
Number claimed to be cruise line after I tried reaching Japan Airlines, wouldn't say which cruise line
Dodgy as. They presented to be royal caribbean and had our reservation numbers.
Pretending to be from Carnival Cruise Lines Australia
Pretended to work for cruise lines and ripped us off for $5k
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WRITE A REVIEWFrequently Asked Questions
How did the callers from 02 5021 7822 know my booking details?
Multiple contributors reported that callers from 0250217822 cited specific reservation numbers, suggesting access to booking databases. This could indicate a data breach from a travel booking site, a purchased lead list from a compromised travel agency, or real-time monitoring of travel website activity. Do not assume the caller is legitimate just because they have partial booking information - always verify by contacting the cruise operator directly using their official phone number.
Why did the caller from 02 5021 7822 refuse to say which cruise line they represented?
One contributor asked directly and received no clear answer from 0250217822, while another reported similar evasiveness. This vagueness is a deliberate tactic - by staying ambiguous, the scammer keeps you uncertain and more likely to comply with requests. Legitimate cruise operators clearly identify themselves immediately. If a caller claiming to represent a cruise line won't name their company, hang up and call the operator directly.
I received a call from 02 5021 7822 and gave them my credit card details. What should I do?
Contact your bank immediately and report the card as compromised. One contributor lost $5,000 to callers from 0250217822 impersonating Carnival Cruise Lines. Request an emergency card cancellation, monitor your account for fraudulent transactions, and ask your bank to attempt a chargeback or reversal. File a report with Scamwatch (scamwatch.gov.au) and your local police, as this will help authorities track the scam network behind 02 5021 7822.
Is 02 5021 7822 actually a cruise company number?
No. The number 0250217822 is registered as a local service in NSW with Symbio Networks, not with any cruise operator. Carnival Cruise Lines and Royal Caribbean have their own official customer service numbers published on their websites. Never call back a number that called you claiming to be from a cruise operator - instead, look up the operator's official contact details independently and call that number to verify any booking concerns.
Why would scammers specifically target people who contacted travel companies?
Several contributors reported receiving calls from 02 5021 7822 shortly after contacting legitimate cruise operators themselves. This timing suggests the scammers either purchase lead lists of active travel planners, monitor travel websites, or access booking data through compromised systems. People actively booking cruises are high-value targets because they have money ready to spend and are expecting travel-related communications, making them more likely to trust a call about their booking.
Should I block 02 5021 7822?
Yes. If 0250217822 calls you, block the number immediately in your phone's contacts. All six reports in our community data came from answered calls, so blocking prevents the scammer from reaching you again. However, blocking alone won't protect you if the same scam network uses other numbers - always verify booking-related calls by contacting the cruise operator directly using their official website phone number, never numbers provided by the caller.