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02 7248 2412 (0272482412): 2 reports of suspicious calls claiming Commonwealth affiliation, silent calls, and personal information requests from NSW.
Suspicious Activity Reported for 02 7248 2412
Two contributors have reported concerning activity from 02 7248 2412 (also written as 0272482412), a NSW-based local service number. The reports describe a pattern combining silent calls with suspicious contact attempts that reference personal details. One contributor received a call from 02 7248 2412 where the caller claimed Commonwealth affiliation and demonstrated knowledge of part of the recipient's surname, raising concerns about data access or prior information gathering.
The second report about 0272482412 describes repeated calls with no one on the other end, a tactic often associated with either automated systems testing numbers for activity or deliberate intimidation through repeated contact. The combination of these two report types suggests potential reconnaissance or information verification activity.
What Callers from 02 7248 2412 Say
One contributor who answered a call from 02 7248 2412 reported the caller claimed to represent Commonwealth services. The caller demonstrated prior knowledge of part of the recipient's surname, which the contributor found unsettling given they had not voluntarily provided this information. This suggests the caller either had access to personal records or had conducted prior research before making contact.
The same contributor noted the caller's approach felt deliberate and informed, describing the interaction as though the caller possessed partial personal details already. This aligns with a personal information request tactic, where callers attempt to verify or extract additional details by referencing what they already claim to know about the recipient.
Call Patterns and Activity
Reports span from early February through late February 2026. One contributor experienced repeated silent calls from 02 7248 2412 with no response when answered. The other contributor's answered call occurred in early February, where the caller engaged directly but with the concerning Commonwealth claim and surname knowledge mentioned above.
The silent call pattern is particularly notable because it can indicate either automated systems validating phone numbers for validity, or deliberate harassment tactics. Combined with the other report's personal information verification attempt, the pattern suggests systematic contact activity from 0272482412.
What to Do If You Receive a Call from 02 7248 2412
If 02 7248 2412 calls you:
- Do not: Confirm your full name, address, date of birth, banking details, or any other personal information. Do not agree to provide documentation or verification over the phone.
- Do: Hang up immediately if the caller cannot verify their identity through official channels. End the call and contact the organisation they claim to represent using a phone number you find independently (from official websites or your own records).
- Do: Let repeated calls from 0272482412 go to voicemail. Do not answer or engage with the caller.
- Do: Block this number in your phone settings if calls continue after you hang up.
- Do: Request the caller provide a direct contact number and callback reference, then independently verify it before providing any information.
How to Report 02 7248 2412
If you receive suspicious calls from 02 7248 2412 asking for personal information or making false claims about Commonwealth affiliation, report the activity to Australian authorities:
- Report to the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) at acma.gov.au for potential breaches of telecommunications regulations
- Report to Scamwatch at scamwatch.gov.au if the call involved deception or false claims about government services
- If the call involved impersonation of a specific Commonwealth service, contact that service directly using contact details from their official website
- Share your experience on Reverseau to help other contributors identify patterns from 0272482412
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What Our Users Reviewed
keeps calling with no one on the other end
Claimed to be from Commonwealth, knew part of my surname, sounds like they've got my details
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WRITE A REVIEWFrequently Asked Questions
Why would a caller from 02 7248 2412 already know part of my surname?
The caller likely obtained your name from a data source, purchased contact list, or previous interaction record before calling. This is a common tactic in social engineering where callers reference partial personal details to establish false credibility. If you did not provide your details to this number, do not engage further with 02 7248 2412. Hang up and verify any claims independently through official channels.
What does it mean if 0272482412 keeps calling with no one on the other end?
Silent calls from 0272482412 can indicate automated systems testing whether your number is active and answered by a person (rather than voicemail), or they may be deliberate harassment tactics. Either way, silence from a caller is a red flag. Block 02 7248 2412 in your phone settings and do not return any missed calls from this number.
Should I try to call 02 7248 2412 back to ask who they are?
No. Do not call back unknown numbers, especially if they've already called you multiple times or left you uncomfortable. Returning a call to 0272482412 could confirm your number is actively monitored. Instead, if you need information, independently contact the organisation they claimed to represent using a phone number from their official website.
What if the caller really is from a Commonwealth service?
Legitimate Commonwealth services will not ask for personal information over unsolicited phone calls. If 02 7248 2412 claims to represent a government service and asks for details, hang up and contact that service directly using the contact number from their official website. This protects you because you initiate the call to a verified number, not to someone who called you claiming to be from 0272482412.
Is 02 7248 2412 definitely a scam?
The two reports from contributors indicate suspicious behaviour including false Commonwealth claims and personal information verification attempts from 02 7248 2412. While both reports do not constitute proof of outright fraud, the pattern is concerning enough to warrant caution. Treat 0272482412 as suspicious, do not share personal information, and report the activity to ACMA or Scamwatch.
Can I report 0272482412 to the Do Not Call Register?
The Do Not Call Register (donotcall.gov.au) is useful for telemarketing complaints, but 02 7248 2412 appears to involve deceptive or suspicious contact rather than standard marketing. Report this number directly to ACMA (acma.gov.au) and Scamwatch (scamwatch.gov.au) instead, as they investigate fraud and misleading conduct. You can also contribute your experience on Reverseau to warn other Australians about 0272482412.