02 7245 5905 - 0272455905: Health Insurance Impersonation Scam

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Community report for 02 7245 5905 (0272455905): Robocall impersonating health insurer, requesting personal details via voicemail with multi-language prompt.

Health Insurance Impersonation Reports for 02 7245 5905

A contributor has reported receiving a voicemail from 02 7245 5905 (also written as 0272455905) impersonating a health insurance provider. The caller left an automated message claiming to be about updating health cover details and instructing the recipient to press buttons to select English or Chinese. The contributor identified this as fraudulent, noting they do not hold the type of insurance being referenced.

This report suggests 0272455905 is part of a targeted impersonation campaign using robocall technology to solicit personal information from unsuspecting Australians. The multi-language option indicates the scammers may be targeting a broad demographic across NSW.

What the Robocall from 02 7245 5905 Requests

The voicemail from 02 7245 5905 instructed the recipient to press buttons for language selection (English or Chinese), a common tactic used in robocall scams to confirm the number is active and the recipient is responsive. By pressing a button, victims signal their number is valid and monitored, often leading to follow-up calls or SMS messages.

The scammer referenced updating health cover details, a plausible scenario designed to lower the recipient's guard. Callers impersonating insurers typically follow up with requests for personal information such as policy numbers, date of birth, or banking details under the guise of account verification.

Report Details and Timing

The call from 0272455905 was received as a voicemail, suggesting the contributor did not answer the robocall directly. This is common with automated scam calls, which often target multiple numbers sequentially and leave pre-recorded messages when unanswered. The contributor's decision to mark the message as fraudulent and report it to Reverseau demonstrates awareness of the impersonation tactic.

What to Do If You Receive a Call from 02 7245 5905

If 02 7245 5905 calls or leaves a voicemail:

• Do not: Press any buttons, return the call, or engage with the automated message
• Do not: Provide personal information such as policy numbers, date of birth, banking details, or tax file number
• Do: Let the call go to voicemail and do not return it
• Do: Hang up immediately if you answer
• Do: Block 02 7245 5905 on your phone to prevent future contact
• Do: Verify any insurance claims directly by calling your actual health insurer using the phone number on your policy or their official website

How to Report 02 7245 5905

If you have received contact from 02 7245 5905 or 0272455905, you can report this number through several official Australian channels:

• Scamwatch: Visit scamwatch.gov.au to report suspected scams and impersonation attempts
• ACMA (Australian Communications and Media Authority): Report robocalls and unsolicited calls at acma.gov.au
• Reverseau: Contribute your experience with 02 7245 5905 to help other Australians identify this number

Reporting to Scamwatch and ACMA helps Australian authorities track scam campaigns and take action against fraudulent operators. Your report about 0272455905 strengthens community awareness and helps protect others from similar impersonation attempts.

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