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One contributor reported a robocall from 02 7245 9111 (0272459111) with a language selection voicemail prompt. Likely scam activity.
Robocall Reports for 02 7245 9111
A contributor has flagged 02 7245 9111 (also written as 0272459111) for suspicious robocall activity. The report describes receiving a voicemail message that prompts callers to press 1 for English or press 2 for Chinese, with no identification of the caller or purpose of the call.
This type of automated language selection prompt is a common tactic used in scam robocall campaigns. The lack of any caller identification or stated reason for the call is a red flag. The number 0272459111 is allocated as a local service in NSW through Symbio Networks Pty Ltd.
What Callers from 02 7245 9111 Do
Based on the report, calls from 02 7245 9111 appear to be fully automated. Rather than speaking to a live operator, the caller receives only a recorded voicemail with a language selection menu. This suggests the caller was screened by an automated system, likely to filter calls by language before routing to a scammer or to identify viable targets for follow-up contact.
The presence of a language selection option in multiple languages indicates this robocall campaign may be targeting diverse communities across Australia. Contributors receiving calls from 02 7245 9111 should be aware that pressing either option may confirm their number is active and result in further contact from scammers.
What to Do If You Receive a Call from 02 7245 9111
If 02 7245 9111 calls you:
- Do not: Press any number in response to the voicemail prompt, as this confirms your number is active and may lead to further contact
- Do not: Call the number back, as this may connect you to scammers
- Do: Let the call go to voicemail and do not engage with any prompts
- Do: Block the number 0272459111 immediately in your phone settings
- Do: Delete any voicemail without responding to menu options
How to Report 02 7245 9111
If you receive robocalls from 02 7245 9111, report the activity to relevant Australian authorities:
- ACMA (Australian Communications and Media Authority): Report the robocall via acma.gov.au. ACMA tracks patterns of automated calling and can take enforcement action against operators
- Scamwatch: If the robocall appears designed to facilitate fraud or theft, report it to scamwatch.gov.au with details of what you heard
- Reverseau: Contribute your experience with 02 7245 9111 to help other Australians identify this number. Your report helps build community intelligence about robocall patterns
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WRITE A REVIEWFrequently Asked Questions
What does the voicemail from 02 7245 9111 say?
The reported voicemail from 02 7245 9111 (0272459111) contains only automated voice prompts asking callers to press 1 for English or press 2 for Chinese. There is no identification of who is calling or why. This is a classic robocall screening tactic.
Why do scammers use language selection prompts?
Language selection menus in robocalls serve multiple purposes. They filter callers by language preference, separate legitimate numbers from disconnected lines (by identifying which numbers respond to prompts), and attempt to establish some legitimacy through seeming automated and structured. Reports of 0272459111 suggest this number uses this tactic.
Should I press 1 or 2 if 02 7245 9111 calls me?
No. Do not press any option if 02 7245 9111 calls you. Responding to the prompt confirms your number is active to scammers and may result in further unwanted contact. Simply let the call go to voicemail and ignore any menu options.
Is 0272459111 a legitimate business number?
The number 0272459111 is allocated to Symbio Networks Pty Ltd as a local service in NSW. However, legitimate businesses do not use language selection robocalls without identifying themselves. The report of an unidentified automated prompt from 02 7245 9111 strongly suggests scam activity rather than legitimate business communication.
What should I do if I already pressed a number in response to the 02 7245 9111 voicemail?
If you pressed 1 or 2 in response to the prompt from 02 7245 9111 (0272459111), immediately block the number in your phone settings. Monitor your phone and email for follow-up contact. Do not provide any personal or financial information if scammers call. Consider reporting to ACMA at acma.gov.au.
Where can I report robocalls like the one from 02 7245 9111?
You can report robocalls from 02 7245 9111 to ACMA (acma.gov.au), Scamwatch (scamwatch.gov.au), or the Do Not Call Register (donotcall.gov.au). You can also report your experience with 0272459111 on Reverseau to help other Australians stay informed about this number.