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02 5119 8229 (0251198229) has 3 community reports including nuisance calls late at night, spam voicemails about event tickets, and repeat contact from linked businesses.
Nuisance and Spam Reports for 02 5119 8229
Three contributors have reported activity from 02 5119 8229 (also written as 0251198229), describing a mix of aggressive calling patterns and suspicious business-related contact. The number is registered as a local service in the ACT through Symbio Networks.
Reports indicate multiple types of problematic behaviour from 0251198229, ranging from rapid-fire calls in the middle of the night to voicemail messages promoting unclear business opportunities. One contributor noted the caller has reached out more than once over an extended period, with links to multiple businesses mentioned in the contact history.
What Callers from 02 5119 8229 Are Doing
One contributor received a voicemail from 02 5119 8229 discussing event ticket sales, though the message had characteristics of an investment-related pitch. The voicemail pattern suggests automated or semi-automated outreach targeting multiple recipients.
A separate report indicates the caller has made repeated contact attempts, with one contributor noting they were reached out to last year and contacted again recently. The caller allegedly referenced multiple business names and mentioned someone named Michayla, though the contributor found no corresponding missed call records, raising questions about call spoofing or number masking.
Most concerning is the report of three consecutive calls from 0251198229 occurring after 10 PM with no voicemail left. When the recipient attempted to return the call, the caller ID was blocked and the caller disconnected without speaking. This pattern is consistent with callback scam tactics where numbers are tested to identify active phone lines.
Call Patterns and Timing
The calling behaviour from 02 5119 8229 varies significantly across reports. One contributor experienced multiple calls in rapid succession, receiving three calls within five minutes during late night hours after 10 PM. This clustering pattern is atypical of legitimate business contact and suggests either automated dialling or deliberate harassment.
Another contributor reported being contacted twice over an extended timeframe spanning more than a year, indicating this number or associated contact attempt may persist across longer campaigns. The most recent report was logged in March, but the pattern of repeat contact suggests the number continues to be active in outreach efforts.
What to Do If You Receive a Call from 02 5119 8229
If 02 5119 8229 calls you:
- Do not: Return the call, especially after late-night attempts with blocked caller ID
- Do not: Engage with voicemail pitches about business opportunities, event tickets, or investment schemes
- Do not: Provide personal or financial information
- Do: Let unknown calls go to voicemail
- Do: Block the number immediately if it calls multiple times
- Do: Check your phone records to verify if the caller actually called or if the number has been spoofed
If you experience rapid multiple calls from 0251198229 within a short timeframe, this is a strong indicator of callback scam testing or harassment patterns. Blocking the number is the most effective response.
What to Do If You Receive an SMS from 02 5119 8229
If 02 5119 8229 sends you an SMS:
- Do not: Click any links or attachments
- Do not: Reply to the message
- Do not: Call the number back
- Do: Block the number immediately
- Do: Forward the SMS to 0429 999 888 (Australian spam reporting)
- Do: Report it on Reverseau to alert other contributors
How to Report 02 5119 8229
If you've experienced calls or messages from 02 5119 8229 (0251198229), reporting your experience helps build a clearer picture of this number's behaviour:
- Report on Reverseau to contribute to community intelligence about 0251198229
- Report nuisance calls to the ACMA (Australian Communications and Media Authority) at acma.gov.au
- For suspected scams or fraud, report to Scamwatch at scamwatch.gov.au
- If the calls are unwanted marketing, register on the Do Not Call Register at donotcall.gov.au
- For callback scam concerns, report to ReportCyber at cyber.gov.au
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What Our Users Reviewed
Left message about selling event tickets, sounded like investing scam
Reached out last year and hit me up again today, linked to few businesses, showed Michayla but nothing in missed calls
Called three times in five minutes late at night after 10 PM, no message, when I called back caller ID was off and they hung up without speaking, I blocked them
No message left. Blocked the number
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WRITE A REVIEWFrequently Asked Questions
What should I do if 02 5119 8229 calls me multiple times in a row?
Multiple calls from 02 5119 8229 (0251198229) in rapid succession is a red flag for callback scams or harassment. One contributor reported three calls in five minutes after 10 PM from this number. Block 0251198229 immediately and do not return the call. If the pattern continues, report it to the ACMA at acma.gov.au.
Is 02 5119 8229 a legitimate business number?
While 0251198229 is registered as a local service number in the ACT, multiple reports indicate problematic calling behaviour. A contributor noted the caller referenced multiple business names including someone named Michayla but with no verifiable business presence. If you need to verify a business, independently confirm the number through official company websites rather than calling back 02 5119 8229.
Why did the caller from 02 5119 8229 have their caller ID blocked when I called back?
A contributor who attempted to return a call to 02 5119 8229 found the caller ID was blocked and the caller hung up without speaking. This is consistent with callback scam tactics where numbers are tested to verify active phone lines. Legitimate businesses always display their caller ID when receiving return calls. Do not attempt to call back 0251198229.
What was the voicemail message from 02 5119 8229 about?
One contributor reported receiving a voicemail from 02 5119 8229 (0251198229) discussing event ticket sales, though the message had characteristics typical of investment-related pitches. The vague nature and investment-like tone of the message from 0251198229 suggest this may not be legitimate ticket sales.
Is 02 5119 8229 spoofing legitimate numbers?
A contributor noted being contacted by someone using the name Michayla with links to multiple businesses, but found no corresponding missed calls from those businesses' actual numbers. This discrepancy suggests 0251198229 may be spoofing or misrepresenting business names. Always verify business contact details independently rather than trusting information provided during unsolicited calls from 02 5119 8229.
Should I report 02 5119 8229 to authorities?
Yes. Three separate contributors have reported problematic behaviour from 0251198229. You can report calls from 02 5119 8229 to the ACMA at acma.gov.au for nuisance calls, Scamwatch at scamwatch.gov.au if you suspect fraud, and the Do Not Call Register at donotcall.gov.au if it's unwanted marketing. Contributing your experience on Reverseau also helps other Australians identify 0251198229.