02 7241 5898 - 0272415898: Robocall and Impersonation Reports

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02 7241 5898 (0272415898): Community reports of automated robocalls claiming service disconnection and phishing attempts requesting GP details.

Robocall and Impersonation Reports for 02 7241 5898

Three contributors have reported calls from 02 7241 5898 (also written as 0272415898) involving automated robocalls and impersonation tactics. The pattern combines urgency-driven messaging with requests for personal information, including medical details. Two reports specifically mention automated voices claiming the recipient's phone will be out of service, while another describes a caller impersonating a healthcare provider requesting GP information updates.

The number is registered to Symbio Networks Pty Ltd in New South Wales and operates as a local service. However, the reported activity does not align with legitimate service provider communications, particularly the requests for sensitive personal details and the pressure tactics employed.

What Callers from 02 7241 5898 Say

Contributors report receiving calls with automated voices stating their phone will be out of service today, paired with menu options prompting them to press a number for more information. One report notes the caller offered language options in both English and Mandarin before requesting GP details, suggesting a phishing attempt masquerading as a healthcare-related call.

The messaging combines false urgency (service disconnection threat) with requests for sensitive personal information. One contributor described the opening as "hello dear user," followed immediately by the out-of-service claim. This pattern of casual greeting followed by alarming information is characteristic of impersonation scams designed to lower guard before requesting details.

Report Patterns and Timing

All three reports arrived within a 24-hour window (26-27 November 2025), suggesting coordinated activity or a campaign targeting multiple numbers. Two reports came through answered calls, indicating the robocall system successfully connected. One contributor reported receiving the call in the morning (10:10 AM on 26 November), another later that same day (11:53 AM), and a third the following morning (06:39 AM on 27 November).

The rapid succession and similar messaging patterns across reports suggest this is an active campaign rather than isolated incidents. Contributors noted the calls felt "very suss" and described the impersonation as unconvincing, suggesting the tactics are relatively transparent to alert recipients.

What to Do If You Receive a Call from 02 7241 5898

If 02 7241 5898 calls you:

• Do not: Press any menu options, return the call, or provide any personal information including GP details, Medicare number, or financial information
• Do not: Confirm your identity, phone number, or address even if they claim to already have this information
• Do: Hang up immediately when you recognise an automated voice or suspect impersonation
• Do: Contact your service provider directly using the number on your bill or their official website if you have concerns about your service
• Do: Block the number 0272415898 in your phone settings to prevent future calls
• Do: Contact your GP directly if you received a call claiming to be from their practice, using a phone number you know is legitimate

How to Report 02 7241 5898

If you receive calls from 02 7241 5898 (0272415898), report the activity to:

• ACMA (Australian Communications and Media Authority): Report robocalls and phishing attempts at acma.gov.au
• Scamwatch: Lodge a report describing the impersonation and urgency tactics at scamwatch.gov.au
• ReportCyber: If the call involved phishing or attempted data theft, report to cyber.gov.au
• Your phone provider: Contact Symbio Networks Pty Ltd or your service provider to report the misuse of a number allocated to them
• Reverseau: Add your experience with 02 7241 5898 to help other Australians identify this number

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