02 5931 8009 - 0259318009: Personal Information Request Report

• Suspicious

One contributor reported a suspicious call from 02 5931 8009 (0259318009) requesting personal details and job information. Caller had prior knowledge of workplace and role.

Personal Information Request from 02 5931 8009

A contributor received a suspicious call from 02 5931 8009 (also written as 0259318009) in which the caller addressed them by name and demonstrated knowledge of their workplace and job role. This type of targeted approach, combined with repeated requests to confirm employment details, suggests deliberate information gathering rather than a random contact.

The caller's persistence in asking the contributor to confirm their job role multiple times before hanging up indicates the conversation may have been part of a larger data collection or verification scheme. The fact that 0259318009 already possessed workplace information before making contact raises concerns about the source and intent of the call.

What the Caller from 02 5931 8009 Sought

According to the report, the caller from 02 5931 8009 initiated the conversation by using the contributor's name, establishing familiarity that wasn't justified by any prior relationship. They then focused on extracting confirmation of the contributor's current job role, repeating this request multiple times throughout the call.

When questioned about the purpose of the call, the caller provided no clear explanation and eventually disconnected. This behaviour pattern - using known personal details to build false credibility, then pivoting to information requests - is consistent with social engineering attempts or data verification for potential fraud schemes.

Call Characteristics and Timing

The call to 02 5931 8009 came through a local NSW service number allocated to Symbio Networks Pty Ltd. The contributor answered the call directly, allowing them to observe the caller's behaviour and question their intentions before the line was disconnected.

The use of a legitimate-appearing local number from NSW may have been intended to increase the likelihood that the recipient would answer. Such numbers can provide false assurance of legitimacy, making contributors more likely to engage with callers requesting sensitive information.

What to Do If You Receive a Call from 02 5931 8009

If 02 5931 8009 calls you:

• Do not: Confirm personal details, job title, workplace name, or employment status to unknown callers
• Do not: Answer follow-up questions about your role or responsibilities
• Do: Ask the caller to identify themselves and their organisation before responding to any questions
• Do: Request a callback number and independently verify it with the organisation they claim to represent
• Do: Hang up immediately if the caller cannot provide a clear, legitimate reason for the call
• Do: Block the number if 0259318009 calls again

How to Report 02 5931 8009

If you receive a suspicious call from 02 5931 8009 requesting personal or employment information, report it through the following Australian resources:

• ACMA (Australian Communications and Media Authority): Report the call at acma.gov.au - they investigate suspicious telecommunications activity
• Scamwatch: Lodge a report at scamwatch.gov.au if you believe the call was part of a scam or fraud attempt
• ReportCyber: If the call involved attempts to compromise your security or steal credentials, report it at cyber.gov.au
• Reverseau: Contribute your experience with 02 5931 8009 to help other Australians identify suspicious numbers

When reporting, provide details about what information the caller already possessed, the specific questions they asked, and the approximate time of the call.

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