02 5123 7900 - 0251237900: ATO Impersonation Reports

• Suspicious

Community reports for 02 5123 7900 (0251237900): Contributors describe ATO impersonation calls requesting personal information and DOB with aggressive callback tactics.

ATO Impersonation Reports for 02 5123 7900

Three contributors have reported calls from 02 5123 7900 (also written as 0251237900) claiming to be from the Australian Taxation Office. The calls display hallmarks of an impersonation scam, with callers using personal details and attempting to extract sensitive information under false pretenses.

Two of the three reports specifically mention ATO impersonation, with one caller claiming to ring from the ATO's Victoria office. The reports suggest a coordinated approach where callers have already obtained contributors' names and are fishing for additional personal identifiers like date of birth.

What Callers from 02 5123 7900 Claim

One contributor received a call from someone named Rebecca who claimed to be calling from the ATO. The caller already knew the recipient's full name and asked for their date of birth, mentioning something about double taxation before abruptly ending the call when questioned further.

Another report involved a callback from 0251237900 where the caller claimed to be ringing from the ATO in Victoria but on a private number. When the recipient questioned this inconsistency, pointing out that the ATO would not call from a private number, the caller immediately hung up.

A third contributor noted receiving a call from 02 5123 7900 that displayed the message "hello this is a default agent" when attempting to ring back. This unusual voicemail message, combined with the personal information the initial caller possessed, raised immediate red flags for the contributor.

Report Patterns and Tactics

The impersonation approach used by 02 5123 7900 appears deliberate and somewhat sophisticated. Contributors have observed that the callers already possess their names, suggesting contact lists may have been sourced from a data breach or purchased illegally. The callers then request date of birth, a critical piece of information for identity theft or account takeover attempts.

Notably, when recipients have questioned inconsistencies in the callers' stories, they have hung up immediately rather than attempt to overcome objections. One contributor who questioned the claim of calling from an ATO private number found the caller severed the connection at once. This pattern of retreat when challenged is typical of scammers testing whether targets are likely victims.

What to Do If You Receive a Call from 02 5123 7900

If 02 5123 7900 calls you:

• Do not: Provide your date of birth, tax file number, bank account details, or any other personal information over the phone
• Do not: Return the call to the number displayed
• Do: Hang up immediately if the caller cannot explain why they are calling from an unusual number
• Do: If you believe you have a genuine ATO matter, disconnect and call the ATO directly on 1800 012 322 (the official ATO phone number) to verify
• Do: Block 02 5123 7900 in your phone settings to prevent future calls
• Do: Report the call to the ACMA and Scamwatch as soon as possible

Why the ATO Will Never Call You This Way

The Australian Taxation Office does not contact taxpayers by unexpected phone calls requesting personal information or date of birth. The ATO communicates primarily through the myGov portal, mail, or by scheduled appointment. If the ATO needs to speak with you about an outstanding tax matter, they will not ask for your DOB or other sensitive details over an unsolicited call. They already have this information on file.

How to Report 02 5123 7900

• Report to Scamwatch: Visit scamwatch.gov.au and lodge a report under the scams category. Provide details of what the caller said and when the call occurred.
• Report to the ACMA: The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) investigates phone-based scams. File a complaint at acma.gov.au.
• Report to Services Australia: If the caller falsely claimed to be from the ATO, report the impersonation to Services Australia at servicesaustralia.gov.au.
• Block the number: Use your phone provider's blocking service. Contact Optus (your service provider for this number) or enable call blocking through your phone settings.
• Contribute on Reverseau: Share your experience with 02 5123 7900 on this site to help other Australians identify and avoid this number.

Frequently Asked Questions