02 5551 6205 - 0255516205: Impersonation and Robocall Reports

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Community reports for 02 5551 6205 (0255516205) describe health insurance impersonation, robocalls, and silent calls from a NSW number.

Impersonation and Robocall Reports for 02 5551 6205

Four contributors have reported activity from 02 5551 6205 (also written as 0255516205), a local NSW service registered to Symbio Networks. The reports reveal a pattern of problematic calls: one caller impersonated a health insurance provider, another was identified as a robocall that disconnected immediately, and a third contained an automated message in an unrecognised language. This mixed activity suggests the number may be compromised or spoofed by multiple parties.

The health insurance impersonation is the most concerning report. A contributor answered a call from 0255516205 where the caller claimed there was an exception in a health insurance plan the recipient does not actually hold. The caller spoke with an American accent, a common indicator of offshore scam operations. This type of impersonation exploits uncertainty about insurance coverage and often precedes requests for payment or personal information.

What Callers from 02 5551 6205 Say

The impersonator from 02 5551 6205 claimed the recipient had an exception or issue with a health insurance plan. This is a deliberate false premise designed to create alarm and prompt immediate action. The American accent is notable because legitimate Australian health insurers employ Australian-based customer service teams or clearly identify offshore call centres. When 0255516205 callers use foreign accents without disclosure, it signals deception.

Another report describes an automated message delivered from this number in a language the contributor could not identify. Automated calls in foreign languages are typically low-cost spam or scam operations casting a wide net, sometimes to test whether numbers are active before escalating to live callers.

A robocall from 02 5551 6205 hung up immediately when answered, consistent with automated systems that detect a human and disconnect. This suggests the number is being used for mass calling campaigns where live operators only engage with certain demographic targets or call volumes.

Call Patterns and Timing

The four reports span a 9-day period from 12 February to 20 February 2026. One call was recorded as a missed call on Tuesday 17 February at 11:29am, with a voicemail left at 11:31am from an Asian-accented female voice. The voicemail itself was not described in detail, making its intent unclear. This timing during business hours is typical for both telemarketing and impersonation scams, which avoid hours when people are less likely to engage.

The robocall that disconnected occurred on 12 February, and the health insurance impersonation call happened on 19 February. The frequency of calls to different recipients over nine days suggests either multiple attackers using the same spoofed number, or a compromised number being exploited by different parties.

What to Do If You Receive a Call from 02 5551 6205

If 02 5551 6205 calls you:

• Do not: Confirm any personal details, provide banking information, or agree to payments. Do not return the call if it disconnects.
• Do: Hang up immediately if the caller makes unsolicited claims about your insurance, accounts, or plans you don't recognise.
• Do verify: If genuinely concerned, call your health insurer directly using the phone number on their official website or your policy documents, not any number provided by the caller from 0255516205.
• Do block: Add 02 5551 6205 to your phone's blocked numbers list to prevent repeat calls.

What to Do If You Receive an SMS from 02 5551 6205

No SMS reports have been submitted for this number. However, if you receive an SMS from 0255516205:

• Do not: Click any links or download attachments.
• Do not: Reply to the message.
• Do: Report the SMS as spam to your mobile provider by forwarding it to 0429 999 888.
• Do: Delete the message immediately.

How to Report 02 5551 6205

If you have received a call from 02 5551 6205 or 0255516205, report your experience to help other Australians:

• Report to Reverseau: Submit your report directly on this page to contribute to community awareness.
• Report to Scamwatch: Visit scamwatch.gov.au to report suspected scams, especially the health insurance impersonation.
• Report to ACMA: Contact the Australian Communications and Media Authority at acma.gov.au for robocalls and nuisance calls.
• Report to Do Not Call Register: If this is unsolicited marketing, report at donotcall.gov.au.

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