02 7249 2471 - 0272492471: Suspicious Activity Reports

• Suspicious
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• Scam

Community reports for 02 7249 2471 (0272492471) flagging spoofed caller ID, spam calls, and impersonation attempts. 3 reports.

Suspicious Activity Reports for 02 7249 2471

Three contributors have flagged 02 7249 2471 (also written as 0272492471) for suspicious calling behaviour. The reports indicate a pattern of deceptive activity including spoofed caller identification and impersonation attempts.

The most concerning report describes 0272492471 using a spoofed caller ID to disguise the actual source of the call. A separate contributor received a call claiming to originate from Commonwealth Bank, raising red flags about potential financial fraud targeting.

What Callers from 02 7249 2471 Claim

One contributor reported that the caller from 02 7249 2471 claimed affiliation with Commonwealth Bank. This is a common tactic used in financial impersonation scams where callers attempt to gain trust by invoking a major Australian bank's name before requesting sensitive information or directing victims to fake payment systems.

The spoofed caller ID report suggests callers using 0272492471 are deliberately masking their true phone number, which is a deliberate deception tactic. This makes it harder for recipients to verify legitimacy or report the number accurately to authorities.

Report Patterns and Timing

All three reports about 02 7249 2471 came through answered calls, meaning contributors engaged with or at least picked up the phone when contacted. One report surfaced in late October 2025, with the most recent contribution received on 22 October. The clustering of reports within a single day suggests possible increased activity from this number during that period.

Two of the three reports flagged the activity as suspicious, while one contributor simply identified it as spam without additional detail. The fact that two separate contributors independently noted concerning behaviour (spoofing and bank impersonation) strengthens the pattern.

What to Do If You Receive a Call from 02 7249 2471

If 02 7249 2471 calls you:

• Do not: Answer if the number is unknown, return the call, provide personal or financial information, or click any links the caller provides
• Do: Let it go to voicemail if you don't recognise the number, verify any banking claims by calling your bank directly using the number on your bank card or official website, block the number after receiving a suspicious call, and report the number to relevant authorities
• If claiming to be from your bank: Hang up immediately and contact your bank using the official contact details from your statement or their website. Legitimate banks never cold-call asking for passwords, PINs, or full account details

How to Report 02 7249 2471

Contributors who receive calls from 02 7249 2471 should report the activity to Australian authorities:

• Scamwatch: Report suspected scams at scamwatch.gov.au, run by the ACCC. If the caller impersonated Commonwealth Bank or another financial institution, this is a priority report
• ACMA: Report the number to the Australian Communications and Media Authority at acma.gov.au. Spoofed caller IDs and phone-based fraud are within ACMA's jurisdiction
• Your bank: If 0272492471 called claiming to be from your bank, notify your bank's fraud team immediately using the contact details on your banking app or card
• Reverseau: Submit a report about 02 7249 2471 on this site to help other Australians identify this number and build a clearer picture of its behaviour

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