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02 5350 6873 (0253506873): Community reports of unsolicited cold calls with delayed responses and unclear caller identification from a NSW local number.
Cold Calling Spam Reports for 02 5350 6873
Two contributors have reported receiving unsolicited cold calls from 02 5350 6873 (also written as 0253506873) on 15 December 2025. Both callers exhibited similar patterns: initial silence after the recipient answered, followed by a generic greeting and an attempt to launch into a pitch. The caller claimed to be from a "Community" organisation, though the full name was never clearly stated before the recipients disconnected.
The number is allocated to Symbio Networks Pty Ltd as a local service in NSW. The consistent timing and scripted opening suggest this may be part of a broader cold-calling campaign.
What Callers from 02 5350 6873 Say
Both contributors reported identical caller behaviour from 0253506873. After answering with "Hello", there was an initial pause before the caller responded. The caller then used a generic greeting: "Hi, I hope you're well today. I'm calling from (?) Community and I". The vague organisation name and incomplete pitch suggest either poor training or deliberate obfuscation of the caller's identity.
Neither contributor allowed the caller to complete their pitch, as both immediately identified the contact as unsolicited and terminated the call.
Call Timing and Patterns
Both calls from 02 5350 6873 were received at exactly 3:45 pm QLD time on the same day. The dual reports within minutes of each other, combined with identical dialogue, suggest automated or semi-automated dialling with a scripted introduction. The pause before the caller's response is typical of robocall systems connecting to a live operator or playback.
What to Do If You Receive a Call from 02 5350 6873
If 0253506873 calls you:
- Do not: Provide personal information, financial details, or consent to anything before verifying the caller's identity and organisation
- Do: Ask the caller to clearly state their full name, organisation, and the reason for the call
- Do: Request a callback number and independently verify it through the organisation's official website before returning the call
- Do: Hang up immediately if the caller cannot provide clear identification or if you did not consent to be contacted
- Do: Block the number (02 5350 6873) on your phone to prevent future calls
How to Report 02 5350 6873
If you receive unsolicited calls from 02 5350 6873 or 0253506873, you can take the following steps:
- Register your number with the Do Not Call Register at donotcall.gov.au to opt out of legitimate telemarketing
- Report the call to the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) at acma.gov.au, which investigates breaches of telemarketing and privacy rules
- If the call involved a scam or fraudulent claim, report it to Scamwatch at scamwatch.gov.au
- Block the number on your phone to prevent repeated contact
- Share your experience on Reverseau to help other Australians identify unwanted calls from this number
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What Our Users Reviewed
Received at 3:45 pm QLD time on the 15/12/25. Answered "Hello" didn't give my name. Brief pause, "Hello" (again) and then finally a response "Hi, I hope you're well today. I'm calling from (?) Community and I" this is where I interrupted and said "This is a private number and I don't consent to your cold calling" then I hung up. FFS, go call ALBO and ask for money because he took all mine.
Received at 3:45 pm QLD time on the 15/12/25. Answered "Hello" didn't give my name. Brief pause, "Hello" (again) and then finally a response "Hi, I hope you're well today. I'm calling from? Community and I" this is where I interrupted and said "This is a private number and I don't consent to your cold calling" then I hung up. FFS, go call ALBO and ask for money because he took all mine.
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WRITE A REVIEWFrequently Asked Questions
What time did the calls from 02 5350 6873 occur?
Both reported calls from 0253506873 were received at 3:45 pm QLD time on 15 December 2025. The identical timing suggests automated dialling rather than independent calls.
Should I answer if 02 5350 6873 calls me again?
You can answer cautiously, but do not provide any personal information. If the caller cannot clearly identify themselves and their organisation, hang up immediately. Consider blocking 0253506873 to prevent future contact.
What organisation was the caller from 02 5350 6873 claiming to represent?
The caller mentioned "(?) Community" but could not or would not clearly state the full name before the recipient terminated the call. This vagueness is a common cold-calling tactic.
Is 0253506873 a scam number?
Current reports classify 02 5350 6873 as spam cold calling rather than fraud. However, the unclear caller identification and scripted approach warrant caution. If you receive a pitch involving money, investment, or personal data from this number, treat it as high-risk.
Can I register to stop calls from 02 5350 6873?
Yes. Register with the Do Not Call Register at donotcall.gov.au. This legal obligation applies to most legitimate businesses, though some callers ignore it. If 0253506873 continues calling after registration, report it to ACMA.
Why was there a pause before the caller from 0253506873 responded?
The delay is typical of automated dialling systems that connect incoming calls to live operators only after someone answers. This is common in large cold-calling campaigns and suggests the calls from 02 5350 6873 may be part of a coordinated operation.