02 7238 6173 - 0272386173: Scam and Spam Reports

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Community reports for 02 7238 6173 (0272386173) indicate scam and spam activity. Contributors describe suspicious calls from someone claiming to be Kevin from Stargate.

Scam and Spam Reports for 02 7238 6173

Two contributors have reported calls from 02 7238 6173 (also written as 0272386173) with concerns about scam and spam activity. The number is allocated as a local service in NSW via Symbio Networks Pty Ltd.

One contributor directly flagged the number as scam activity, while another received a call from someone identifying as Kevin from an organisation called Stargate. The Stargate caller's approach and unsolicited nature led the recipient to classify the call as spam.

What Callers from 02 7238 6173 Say

According to the community report, the caller from 02 7238 6173 claimed to be named Kevin and said he was calling from Stargate. The caller initiated contact without the recipient apparently requesting it, which prompted the contributor to mark it as spam activity rather than a legitimate business inquiry.

The limited detail in reports suggests the call was either cut short or the recipient did not engage further with the caller. One contributor's assessment of 0272386173 as "definitely a scammer" indicates potential fraudulent intent, though specific claims or tactics were not detailed in the submission.

Report Patterns and Timing

Both reports for 02 7238 6173 were submitted on 11 November 2025, with the spam call logged in the early morning (05:59) and the scam report submitted later that day (09:20). The cluster of reports on the same date suggests the number may have been active in making multiple calls within a short timeframe.

The NSW local service allocation for 0272386173 through Symbio Networks Pty Ltd indicates this is not a toll-free or interstate number, which scammers sometimes use to appear more legitimate or local to targets.

What to Do If You Receive a Call from 02 7238 6173

If 02 7238 6173 calls you:

• Do not: Provide personal information, banking details, or payment information to unknown callers claiming to be from organisations you don't recognise
• Do not: Return the call or follow any instructions the caller gives
• Do: Let the call go to voicemail if you don't recognise the number
• Do: Independently verify any claim by contacting the organisation directly using a phone number from their official website
• Do: Block 0272386173 if the call persists or you feel threatened
• Do: End the call immediately if the caller becomes aggressive or makes threats

How to Report 02 7238 6173

If you receive unwanted calls from 02 7238 6173, you can report your experience through several Australian government channels:

• Scamwatch: Report suspected scams at scamwatch.gov.au
• ACMA (Australian Communications and Media Authority): Lodge a complaint about spam or scam calls at acma.gov.au
• Do Not Call Register: If the caller is a telemarketer, register your number at donotcall.gov.au to opt out of marketing calls
• Reverseau: Share your experience with 0272386173 to help other Australians identify unwanted calls

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