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02 7240 1653 (0272401653): Community reports describe calls from a Chinese company requesting GP details updates. NSW local number flagged as spam.
Spam Reports for 02 7240 1653
Two contributors have reported calls from 02 7240 1653 (also written as 0272401653), a local NSW number provided by Symbio Networks. Reports describe unwanted contact attempting to access personal health information, with one contributor describing the caller as a Chinese company pressuring them to update GP details.
The reports suggest this number is being used for unsolicited contact rather than legitimate business communications. One contributor who answered the call from 0272401653 reported harassment-style persistence regarding GP information updates.
What Callers from 02 7240 1653 Are Attempting
The one answered call from 02 7240 1653 involved a caller claiming to represent a Chinese company and requesting GP (general practitioner) details updates. This type of request raises significant concerns, as legitimate Australian healthcare providers do not contact patients via unsolicited calls demanding personal health information updates.
The second report about 0272401653 was brief but categorised the call as suspicious activity, suggesting the caller did not leave adequate identification or purpose before the call was missed.
Call Patterns and Timing
Both reports of 02 7240 1653 occurred within a 24-hour window in October 2025. One contributor received an answered call requesting GP details, while the other had a missed call and labelled it suspicious. The limited reporting volume means patterns around frequency or time-of-day clustering are not yet clear, but the geographic concentration (NSW local service) and identical targeting (health/personal information) suggests coordinated activity from this number.
What to Do If You Receive a Call from 02 7240 1653
If 02 7240 1653 calls you:
- Do not: Share GP details, Medicare information, or any personal health data over the phone to unknown callers
- Do not: Confirm your identity or provide date of birth
- Do: Hang up immediately if the caller cannot provide a verifiable Australian business name and phone number
- Do: Contact your GP directly using a number from your medical records or the official practice website if you need to verify whether they requested information updates
- Do: Block 0272401653 if the call repeats
How to Report 02 7240 1653
If you receive unwanted calls from 02 7240 1653, you can take the following steps:
- Report to the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) at acma.gov.au - they investigate telemarketing violations and unauthorised calling
- Report to Scamwatch at scamwatch.gov.au, particularly if the call involved impersonation or attempts to obtain sensitive information
- Register your number on the Do Not Call Register at donotcall.gov.au to opt out of telemarketing calls
- Block the number 0272401653 in your phone settings and report it to your phone service provider
- Share your experience on Reverseau to help other Australians identify this number
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WRITE A REVIEWFrequently Asked Questions
What does a Chinese company want with my GP details?
The contributor who answered the call from 02 7240 1653 reported the caller claimed to represent a Chinese company and asked them to update GP details. This is a major red flag. Legitimate Australian medical practices do not make cold calls requesting health information updates, and foreign companies have no legitimate reason to collect Australian GP data. This appears to be either data harvesting or a setup for identity theft or medical fraud.
Is 0272401653 associated with my doctor's office?
No. The number 0272401653 is registered as a local service through Symbio Networks in NSW, not as a medical practice. If you believe your GP needs to contact you about information updates, hang up on any unsolicited call from 02 7240 1653 and call your doctor back using the phone number on your patient card or their official website.
Should I call 02 7240 1653 back?
No. Do not return a call to 0272401653. Returning calls to suspected spam or scam numbers can confirm your number is active and monitored, leading to more unwanted contact. If the caller was legitimate, they will contact you again through proper channels or you can reach your actual service provider directly.
What personal information should I never give over the phone from unsolicited calls?
Never provide your Medicare number, GP name, date of birth, address, or any health information to unsolicited callers, regardless of their claimed identity. If 02 7240 1653 or any unknown number calls requesting this data, hang up and contact the organisation directly using an official phone number.
How many people have reported 02 7240 1653?
Two contributors have reported calls from 0272401653 so far. One received an answered call from the number requesting GP details, and one had a missed call they flagged as suspicious. Reverseau relies on community reports, so if you also receive unwanted contact from 02 7240 1653, reporting your experience helps build a clearer picture of this number's activity.
What should I do if I already gave my GP details to this number?
Contact your GP immediately and inform them that you may have shared your details with an unsolicited caller claiming to represent a Chinese company. Your doctor can advise on steps to protect your health records. Monitor your Medicare account at mygov.gov.au for any unauthorised activity, and consider reporting the incident to Scamwatch at scamwatch.gov.au in case your data is being exploited.