02 5110 8380 - 0251108380: Impersonation and Callback Scam

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One report for 02 5110 8380 (0251108380): Caller impersonates security department, changes number each call, hangs up when questioned.

Impersonation and Callback Scam Reports for 02 5110 8380

A contributor has reported receiving calls from 02 5110 8380 (also written as 0251108380) where the caller claims to represent a security department. The distinctive pattern involves the caller using a different number on each attempt, suggesting deliberate number-spoofing to evade identification and blocking. When challenged about which organisation or security service they represent, the caller hangs up rather than provide verification details.

This behaviour aligns with callback scam tactics, where callers establish contact through impersonation and aim to trick recipients into calling back a different number. The Canberra-based number (ACT allocation via Symbio Networks) appears in this single report but warrants awareness given the deliberate evasion pattern.

What the Caller from 02 5110 8380 Does

According to the report, the caller from 02 5110 8380 claims affiliation with a security department without specifying which one. When the contributor asked for clarification about the caller's organisation or authority, the response was immediate disconnection. This refusal to answer basic identification questions is a red flag typical of impersonation scams.

The use of different numbers each time the caller contacts from 0251108380 suggests either number-spoofing technology or a deliberate rotation to prevent blocking. Legitimate security departments use consistent contact numbers and are transparent about their identity when questioned.

What to Do If You Receive a Call from 02 5110 8380

If 02 5110 8380 or a similar spoofed number calls claiming security department authority:

• Do not: Answer or engage with the caller, provide any personal or financial information, or follow their instructions
• Do: Hang up immediately if you don't recognise the caller, block the number in your phone settings, and verify any claimed security issues directly through official channels (call the organisation's publicly listed number, never use a number the caller provides)
• Remember: Legitimate security services will identify themselves clearly and will not hang up when asked basic verification questions

Callback Scam Risk with 0251108380

The callback component of this scam involves the caller establishing contact, claiming authority, and hoping you'll ring back a number they suggest or that appears on your caller ID. Once you call back, you may be transferred to a scammer's line where they can execute various frauds - from fake billing claims to fake system alerts.

The contributor's experience of receiving multiple calls from different numbers all claiming to be from the same security department suggests this may be a coordinated campaign. Each call with a new number makes it harder to block and may increase the chance that one call catches someone off-guard.

How to Report 02 5110 8380

If you receive impersonation calls from 02 5110 8380 or suspect a callback scam:

• Report to the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) at acma.gov.au
• Report to Scamwatch at scamwatch.gov.au with details of the call and any claims made
• Block the number in your phone's settings and document the date and time of calls
• If the caller impersonated a specific organisation, report directly to that organisation's fraud team
• Contribute your experience to Reverseau to help other Australians identify this pattern

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