02 7245 5405 - 0272455405: Debt Collection and Callback Scam Reports

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Community reports for 02 7245 5405 (0272455405) describe debt-collection impersonation voicemails and suspicious callback-lure tactics. NSW local number.

Debt Collection and Callback Scam Reports for 02 7245 5405

Three contributors have reported suspicious activity from 02 7245 5405 (also written as 0272455405), a NSW-based local service number. The most concerning reports involve debt-collection impersonation voicemails and callback-lure tactics designed to trick recipients into returning the call to a fraudulent answer service.

The pattern suggests coordinated scam activity: callers leave voicemails claiming outstanding debts in another language, then when recipients call back the number 02 7245 5405, they reach what contributors describe as a 'dodgy answer service' rather than a legitimate business.

What Callers from 02 7245 5405 Claim

One contributor received a voicemail from 02 7245 5405 in a foreign language claiming they owed money. The contributor states they have no outstanding debts, confirming this as a false claim. This tactic exploits language barriers to prevent immediate challenge and encourages recipients to call back for clarification.

When one recipient attempted to verify the claim by calling back 02 7245 5405, they reached what they described as a suspicious answer service rather than a named business. This callback-lure pattern is characteristic of scams designed to either harvest personal information during the return call or establish billing on the recipient's phone account.

Call Patterns and Reporting Behaviour

Reports about 02 7245 5405 span multiple channels. One contributor received a voicemail; another actually called back and encountered the suspicious service; a third received a silent or no-message call and chose not to engage. The spacing of reports (September 2025 through April 2026) suggests ongoing activity from this number rather than isolated incidents.

Notably, contributors are taking protective action by reporting to Reverseau rather than engaging further with 02 7245 5405, indicating awareness that the claims are fraudulent.

What to Do If You Receive a Call from 02 7245 5405

If 02 7245 5405 calls you:

• Do not: Return the call, engage with the voicemail message, or provide any personal or financial information
• Do not: Press any keys or follow voicemail prompts that might confirm your number is active
• Do: Let calls go to voicemail
• Do: Block 02 7245 5405 on your phone immediately
• Do: If you have genuine debts, contact the original creditor directly using a number from your official statements or their website, never via a callback to an unknown number
• Do: Report the number to ACMA and Scamwatch

Callback-Lure Scams: Why You Shouldn't Ring Back

The callback-lure tactic works by leaving an incomplete or intriguing message designed to provoke a return call. When you call back 02 7245 5405, scammers may:

• Attempt to extract personal details (name, address, date of birth, bank account information)
• Claim you've won a prize or have a refund pending, requiring payment of 'processing fees'
• Establish premium-rate billing on your phone account through continued engagement
• Verify that your number is active and monitored, leading to more targeted scams

The contributor who called back 02 7245 5405 and reached a suspicious answer service experienced exactly this risk. Never return calls to unknown numbers, especially those claiming outstanding debts or urgent matters.

How to Report 02 7245 5405

If you receive calls or voicemails from 02 7245 5405, report this number through these official channels:

• Scamwatch (scamwatch.gov.au) - report debt-collection scams and callback-lure tactics
• ACMA (Australian Communications and Media Authority) (acma.gov.au) - report unwanted communications and suspicious answer services
• Reverseau - contribute your experience to help other Australians identify 02 7245 5405

If you believe your personal information has been compromised, also report to ReportCyber at cyber.gov.au.

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