- Suspicious
- Uncertain
- Legit
02 6242 2112 (0262422112) flagged for ACT Health impersonation scam. Caller claimed health card expired, requested personal details. Mixed reports include legitimate ActewAGL utility calls.
ACT Health Impersonation Report for 02 6242 2112
One contributor has reported a concerning call from 02 6242 2112 (also written as 0262422112) involving impersonation of ACT Health. The caller claimed the recipient's health care card had expired and requested updated personal details. The contributor provided information before recognising the call was suspicious five days later, raising concerns about potential data misuse or identity fraud.
The same number appears in other community reports with conflicting information. Two contributors identified 0262422112 as a legitimate ActewAGL (ACT utility provider) number, while one report flagged the line for suspicious voicemail behaviour involving unprofessional communication patterns.
What Callers from 02 6242 2112 Claim
According to the impersonation report, the caller posed as an ACT Health representative with an official-sounding manner. The specific claim was that the recipient's health care card had expired, creating urgency to provide updated details immediately. The contributor noted not questioning the call at the time, suggesting the impersonator used convincing language and timing to bypass initial scepticism.
Other contributors have received calls from 02 6242 2112 that appeared legitimate utility-related, though one report described unusually unprofessional voicemail communication with heavy breathing and minimal verbal responses.
Why This Number Appears Conflicting
02 6242 2112 is allocated as a Telstra local service in the ACT area code. The legitimate ActewAGL reports suggest this number may belong to or be spoofed from an actual utility provider line. Scammers frequently use real business numbers or numbers in the same regional block to appear credible. Contributors should not assume legitimacy based on earlier reports, as the same number can be used for both genuine utility calls and spoofed impersonation attempts.
What to Do If You Receive a Call from 02 6242 2112
If 02 6242 2112 calls you:
- Do not: Provide personal details, health information, card numbers, or identify verification details over the phone
- Do not: Confirm or deny whether information they mention is correct
- Do: Hang up immediately if the caller claims to be from ACT Health, government, or utilities asking for personal details
- Do: Verify any claim independently by calling the official organisation directly using a number from their official website
- Do: If ACT Health legitimately needs to contact you, they will send official correspondence with a verification phone number you can independently confirm
- Do: Block the number and report it if calls persist
Reporting and Data Protection Steps
If you provided personal information to a caller from 02 6242 2112 claiming to be ACT Health, take immediate action:
- Contact your health insurance provider and advise of potential fraudulent use
- Monitor your Medicare account and myGov for unauthorised activity
- Report the impersonation to the ACMA (Australian Communications and Media Authority) at acma.gov.au
- File a report with Scamwatch at scamwatch.gov.au documenting the date, time, and details of the call
- Report the incident to Services Australia if myGov or Medicare details were compromised at servicesaustralia.gov.au
- Consider reporting to ReportCyber at cyber.gov.au if personal data theft is suspected
- Add 02 6242 2112 to your phone's block list to prevent future contact
Community Contribution
The conflicting reports about 0262422112 highlight how important detailed contributor information is. If you receive a call from this number, report it on Reverseau with specific details: what the caller claimed, how they identified themselves, what information they requested, and the exact time and date. Your report helps other Australians distinguish between legitimate ActewAGL utility calls and impersonation attempts using this number.
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What Our Users Reviewed
Left a message about an overdue power bill, but I'm on auto pay so something's off
2 missed calls from (02) 6242 2112 - flagged as Suspected Spam. No voicemail left.
02 62422112 is legitimate actew agl number
I got a call from them today trying to contact me and left a voicemail and certainly very sketchy as not your typical professionalism of telephone communications marketing person or consultant that you would talk to breathing ever so heavily and then saying mmmm No and ok thanks in such a a very soft covered distance.
Claimed to be from ACT Health, sounded official, said health care card expired and asked for updated details which I stupidly gave, didn't think sus until 5 days later
Act agl.
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WRITE A REVIEWFrequently Asked Questions
Is 02 6242 2112 a real ActewAGL number?
The number 02 6242 2112 (0262422112) is allocated as a Telstra local service in the ACT and some contributors report it as legitimate ActewAGL. However, scammers frequently spoof real business numbers or use numbers in the same area code to appear credible. The ACT Health impersonation report shows 0262422112 was used for fraud, so do not assume legitimacy even if other reports claim it's ActewAGL. Always verify by calling the official organisation independently.
What should I do if I already gave my health card details to 02 6242 2112?
Contact your health insurance provider immediately and advise of the potential fraudulent call from 0262422112. Check your Medicare account and myGov for unauthorised access. Report the impersonation to Scamwatch (scamwatch.gov.au) and the ACMA (acma.gov.au). Monitor your banking and health accounts for suspicious activity over the coming weeks. If identity theft occurs, contact the ACIC (Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission) for assistance.
Why would a scammer use 02 6242 2112 to impersonate ACT Health?
Scammers spoof numbers from legitimate organisations or use numbers in the correct area code to bypass initial scepticism. A caller from 0262422112 using an official tone and claiming to represent ACT Health creates false legitimacy. The contributor who received the call noted they didn't question it at the time, suggesting the scammer was skilled at impersonation. This is why verification through independent contact is critical.
How can I verify if ACT Health is really contacting me?
If someone claiming to be from ACT Health calls you from 02 6242 2112 or any number, do not provide information. Instead, hang up and contact ACT Health directly using the phone number on their official website or your health correspondence. ACT Health will not ask for sensitive details like health card numbers or personal identification over the phone. Any legitimate urgent health matter will be followed up with official written correspondence.
Should I block 0262422112 if it's a legitimate ActewAGL number?
Given the ACT Health impersonation report for 02 6242 2112 (0262422112), blocking the number is reasonable. If you are an ActewAGL customer expecting legitimate utility calls, you can ask ActewAGL to use an alternate contact method. You can verify ActewAGL contact details by calling them directly on their official number from your bill or website. Do not rely on incoming calls from 0262422112 for utility verification.
What other information should I report about 02 6242 2112?
If you receive calls from 0262422112, report the exact time, date, what the caller claimed to represent, what information they requested, and whether you provided any details. Include the caller's tone, accent, background noise, or any unusual behaviour. Reports with specific details help other Australians identify patterns and distinguish legitimate ActewAGL calls from impersonation attempts using this number.