02 6122 4500 - 0261224500: Mixed Reports - Legitimate and Suspicious Activity

• Legit
• Suspicious

Community reports for 02 6122 4500 (0261224500) show mixed activity: two legitimate calls from Barton medical practice, one suspicious call with hidden number claiming to be a GP.

Mixed Reports for 02 6122 4500

The number 02 6122 4500 (also written as 0261224500) has received three community reports with conflicting findings. Two contributors confirmed legitimate calls from Barton General Practice in Canberra, describing the interactions as routine medical practice business. However, one report from October raised concerns about suspicious behaviour from a caller claiming to represent a Canberra GP surgery.

This mixed pattern suggests the number may be legitimately used by a medical practice, but contributors should remain cautious about verifying caller identity before providing sensitive health information.

Legitimate Calls from 02 6122 4500

Two contributors reported receiving calls from 02 6122 4500 that matched legitimate activity from Barton General Practice in Canberra. One described the call as "all above board," indicating standard medical practice communication. These reports suggest the number is genuinely associated with healthcare services in the ACT region and may be used for appointment reminders, test results, or routine patient contact.

The Suspicious Call from 02 6122 4500

One contributor reported a concerning call from 0261224500 in October. The caller claimed to be from a GP in Canberra but used a hidden number when the recipient called back. When the contributor mentioned reporting the matter to police, the caller immediately hung up. This behaviour - hiding the number, withdrawing when questioned about official reporting - suggests potential impersonation rather than legitimate practice communication. Genuine medical practices do not typically hide their numbers or disconnect when lawful reporting is mentioned.

What to Do If You Receive a Call from 02 6122 4500

If 02 6122 4500 calls you:

• Do: Ask for the caller's name, position, and the specific reason for the call before providing any information
• Do: Hang up and call the medical practice directly using a number from their official website or Medicare records if the call seems urgent
• Do: Be suspicious if the caller becomes defensive when you ask to verify their identity or mention reporting to authorities
• Do not: Share personal details, Medicare numbers, bank information, or health details without independently verifying the caller's identity
• Do not: Return calls to numbers that appear hidden or withhold their number

For medical practice calls, legitimate healthcare providers are transparent about their identity and always allow time for you to verify independently. If a caller from 0261224500 pressures you for information or refuses verification, treat it as suspicious.

How to Report Calls from 02 6122 4500

If you receive a suspicious call from 02 6122 4500 claiming to be from a medical practice:

• Report to Scamwatch: scamwatch.gov.au - document the date, time, and what was claimed
• Contact the actual medical practice: If the caller claimed to represent a specific Canberra GP, contact that practice directly to confirm whether they made the call
• Report to ACMA: acma.gov.au - Australia's communications regulator handles unauthorised caller claims
• Contribute to Reverseau: Help other Australians by reporting your experience with 0261224500 on this page

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