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02 7234 0140 (0272340140): 8 reports of persistent debt collector harassment from Francom/Panthera. Daily calls, requests for personal details, robocall patterns.
Francom Debt Collector Harassment on 02 7234 0140
Eight contributors have reported persistent harassment from 02 7234 0140 (also written as 0272340140), identifying the caller as Francom, which now owns Panthera Debt Collection Agency. The pattern is consistent across reports: daily calls without fail, seven days a week, using a series of related numbers in the 02 7234 01xx range. Contributors describe the calls as relentless and note that blocking and deleting have proven ineffective.
What distinguishes these calls from legitimate debt collection is the caller behaviour during contact. Multiple reports about 0272340140 highlight concerning tactics that raise questions about legitimacy and compliance with Australian debt collection standards.
What Callers from 02 7234 0140 Demand
When contributors answer calls from 02 7234 0140, callers immediately request personal identification details: full name, address, phone number, email address, and date of birth. However, they refuse to identify themselves or explain the reason for the call until after these details are confirmed.
One detailed report from someone who received a call on 02 7234 0140 describes the exchange: when the contributor asked Francom to first state who they are and what matter they are calling about, the caller refused, citing privacy reasons. They claimed they could not discuss the matter or their identity until after personal details were confirmed. The contributor correctly refused to provide any information to an unidentified caller and hung up.
This approach is highly suspicious. Legitimate debt collectors in Australia are required to identify themselves and the debt collection agency upfront, before requesting personal information. The refusal to do so suggests either non-compliance with industry standards or a potential scam operation masquerading as a debt collector.
Call Patterns and Harassment Frequency
Contributors report that calls from 02 7234 0140 occur with mechanical precision: one call per day, seven days a week, without exception. This relentless daily pattern is consistent across multiple independent reports about 0272340140. Several contributors note that standard blocking and deletion methods have failed to stop the calls, with one reporting attempted blocking was ineffective despite multiple efforts.
The reports also indicate that Francom is using a series of similar numbers in the 02 7234 01xx range, suggesting a coordinated harassment campaign. One contributor notes: "This series of numbers (02) 7234 01xx keep calling - once a day 7 days a week." Another confirms: "I have had daily calls from these numbers and they are relentless."
One report identifies the calling pattern as robocall activity, suggesting automated dialling rather than individual human contact for each attempt.
What to Do If You Receive a Call from 02 7234 0140
If 02 7234 0140 calls you:
- Do not: Provide any personal information (name, address, date of birth, email, phone number) to an unidentified caller, no matter what reason they claim for calling
- Do not: Confirm or deny details they may already have
- Do not: Engage in back-and-forth negotiations about what they will or won't tell you
- Do: Ask the caller to identify themselves and their organisation immediately, before any discussion
- Do: Ask them to state the debt they are claiming and provide written details
- Do: Hang up if they refuse to identify themselves upfront
- Do: Block 02 7234 0140 and the related numbers in the 02 7234 01xx range on your phone
- Do: Request they contact you in writing only, if a genuine debt matter exists
- Do: Verify any claimed debt independently by contacting your creditors directly using numbers from official statements or websites
How to Report 02 7234 0140
Multiple contributors recommend reporting calls from 02 7234 0140 to Australian authorities:
- ACMA (Australian Communications and Media Authority): Report harassing calls and potential breaches of telemarketing regulations. Visit acma.gov.au or use their complaints form to report 0272340140 and the related 02 7234 01xx numbers
- Scamwatch: Report the suspected debt collector scam or harassment campaign to scamwatch.gov.au. Include details of the calls, dates, and the personal information requests
- Do Not Call Register: While 02 7234 0140 may not respond to the Do Not Call Register (debt collectors have exemptions in some circumstances), you can register your number and file a complaint if they continue calling. Visit donotcall.gov.au
- Your phone provider: Contact Netsip Pty Ltd (the service provider for 0272340140) and request they investigate the calling pattern and take action against the account holder
- Reverseau: Continue reporting calls from 02 7234 0140 and related numbers to help build community awareness and documentation of this harassment campaign
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What Our Users Reviewed
Keeps ringing, persistent harasser
Harrasssment from debt collector (Francom/Panthera)
This series of numbers (02) 7234 01xx keep calling - once a day 7 days a week. Ignore block delete. Also for those of you with 5 minutes to spare - please also report this to reverse. Australia and ScamWatch websites.
Francom/Panthera debt collectors call every single day of the week without fail, tried ignoring blocking deleting nothing works
Francom debt collectors, they are the new owners of Panthera Debt Collection Agency.
Don't engage with these scammers.
They won't tell you who they are or what they are calling you for but they want you to confirm your name, address, phone number, email and date of birth.
I told them since they are calling me in regards to a matter then they should know my details, so they can tell me what they are and I'll confirm if they are correct or not.
They said they can't do that for privacy reasons.
And they told me that they can't discuss who they are or what the matter they are calling about is until after I confirm my details.
I told them that since I have no matters to discuss with strangers that I don't need to confirm my details and hung up.
Be careful because they are trying to get you to give them your full name and address, date of birth, email and phone number, DO NOT GIVE THEM ANY INFORMATION as they aren't willing to give any.
They are dodgy scammers.
02 7234 01xx.
Debt collector harrassment, I have had daily calls from these numbers and they are relentless.
Ignore, block, delete.
Debt collector harassment daily, best to delete and block
FRANCOM Debt collectors now owns Panthera Capital.
This phone number & many other similar ones are being used illegally by FRANCOM to harrass people with no other intention.
Report them to ACMA in Australia.
The more people report this the faster action against them will follow.
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Block these losers phone number, bunch of grubs.
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WRITE A REVIEWFrequently Asked Questions
Is Francom a legitimate debt collector calling from 02 7234 0140?
Francom is registered as a debt collection agency, but the calling pattern and tactics from 02 7234 0140 raise serious concerns. Legitimate Australian debt collectors must identify themselves and state the debt upfront. The fact that callers from 0272340140 refuse to identify themselves or explain the matter until after demanding personal details violates standard industry practice and suggests either rogue operation or a scam. Multiple contributors report the calls as harassment, and one contributor was told they cannot discuss the matter for "privacy reasons" - which is not how legitimate debt collection operates. Do not trust callers from 02 7234 0140 who refuse to identify themselves first.
Why do they keep calling 02 7234 0140 even after I block them?
Contributors report that 02 7234 0140 uses a series of related numbers in the 02 7234 01xx range, cycling through different numbers to bypass blocking. When you block 0272340140, they call from a slightly different number in the same range, and the pattern repeats. This coordinated multi-number approach suggests an organised harassment campaign rather than attempts to reach you about a specific debt. This behaviour is also inconsistent with legitimate debt collection, which would use consistent contact details. Report all numbers in the 02 7234 01xx range to ACMA and your phone provider.
What should I do if I actually owe a debt and 02 7234 0140 is calling about it?
Even if you believe you may owe a debt, never provide personal information to an unidentified caller from 02 7234 0140. Instead: (1) Ask the caller to identify themselves and their organisation immediately, (2) Request written confirmation of the debt by mail, (3) Hang up and contact your original creditor directly using details from your statements or their official website, (4) Do not call 0272340140 back - use your creditor's official contact details. Legitimate debt collection includes providing written notice of the debt. If 02 7234 0140 is genuinely collecting a debt, they can provide this documentation. The refusal to do so is a red flag.
What information should I never give to callers from 02 7234 0140?
Do not provide any of the following to 0272340140 or any unidentified caller: your full name, residential address, date of birth, email address, phone number (even if they already have it), bank account details, credit card information, or confirmation that you live at a particular address. One contributor received a call from 02 7234 0140 and correctly refused to confirm any details before the caller identified themselves. That is the correct response. Callers who refuse to identify themselves first are not legitimate.
Can I take legal action against Francom for harassment from 02 7234 0140?
Possibly. The daily calling pattern from 0272340140, refusal to identify themselves, and series of related numbers (02 7234 01xx) may constitute harassment under Australian law. You can: (1) Report to ACMA (acma.gov.au) with dates and times of calls - document each call from 02 7234 0140, (2) Consult a community legal centre or lawyer about harassment claims, (3) Consider reporting to the ACCC if you believe it's a scam rather than legitimate debt collection. Multiple contributors report the same pattern from 0272340140, which strengthens any complaint. Keep detailed records of every call.
Should I report 02 7234 0140 to Reverseau and other services?
Yes. Contributors strongly recommend reporting 02 7234 0140 to multiple services: Reverseau (where you found this information), Scamwatch (scamwatch.gov.au), and ACMA (acma.gov.au). One contributor specifically notes: "The more people report this the faster action against them will follow." Community reports about 0272340140 create a documented pattern that helps authorities take action. You can also file complaints with your phone provider (Netsip Pty Ltd) and request they investigate the account holder of 02 7234 0140. Collective reporting is more effective than individual complaints.