02 7252 5849 - 0272525849: Silent Call and Telstra Impersonation Reports

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02 7252 5849 (0272525849): 3 reports of silent calls to workplaces and fake Telstra tech support scam claiming IP disconnection.

Silent Calls and Telstra Impersonation from 02 7252 5849

Three contributors have reported suspicious activity from 02 7252 5849 (also written as 0272525849), with two silent calls to work numbers and one aggressive Telstra impersonation attempt. The pattern suggests a mixed campaign combining callback-bait silent calls with targeted tech support fraud.

One report describes a caller claiming affiliation with Telstra who told the recipient their IP was about to be cut off and attempted to pressure them into following instructions. The recipient noted they don't even have a Telstra account, making this a clear case of unsolicited technical impersonation. This aligns with known Telstra scam patterns where callers create false urgency around network issues.

What Callers from 02 7252 5849 Have Done

The behaviour from 0272525849 falls into two distinct patterns. The silent call tactic involves ringing workplace numbers and disconnecting immediately without leaving a message or engaging with the recipient. Two separate contributors experienced this at their workplaces on different dates.

The Telstra impersonation attempt was more aggressive. The caller from 02 7252 5849 claimed to represent Telstra, manufactured urgency by threatening IP disconnection, and attempted to get the recipient to follow instructions. This is a classic tech support scam approach designed to gain remote access or financial information. The contributor's immediate recognition that they had no Telstra service likely prevented further exploitation.

Report Patterns and Timing

Two of the three reports about 02 7252 5849 came from workplace phone numbers, suggesting the caller may be targeting business lines. The silent calls occurred in February and April 2024, with the Telstra impersonation reported more recently in January 2026. The timing gap suggests either sporadic calling activity or different phases of the campaign.

The allocation data indicates 0272525849 is provisioned as a local service through Symbio Networks in NSW, which may provide a veneer of legitimacy to callers impersonating local or national service providers like Telstra.

What to Do If You Receive a Call from 02 7252 5849

If 02 7252 5849 calls you:

• Do not: Follow any instructions about IP settings, network access, or security, even if the caller claims to represent Telstra, NBN, or your internet provider
• Do not: Provide personal information, banking details, or allow remote access to your device
• Do not: Return the call if it was silent or disconnected
• Do: Hang up immediately if the caller creates urgency around disconnection or network issues
• Do: Verify any service provider claim directly using the official phone number on your bill or the provider's website
• Do: Block 0272525849 if you receive further calls

For Telstra impersonation specifically, contact Telstra directly on 13 2200 using a phone number you know is genuine (from a bill or their official website) to confirm whether any action is needed on your account.

What to Do If You Receive an SMS from 02 7252 5849

If you receive an SMS from 0272525849:

• Do not: Click any links or follow instructions in the message
• Do not: Reply to the message
• Do: Mark it as spam in your phone settings
• Do: Forward the SMS to 0429 999 888 (ACMA's SMS spam reporting service)
• Do: Block the number to prevent further contact

How to Report 02 7252 5849

If you've been contacted by 02 7252 5849 or 0272525849, report it to Australian authorities:

• Scamwatch (scamwatch.gov.au) - for tech support scams and impersonation
• ACMA (acma.gov.au) - for silent calls, nuisance calls, and suspected spam campaigns
• Telstra directly (13 2200) - if impersonation involved your Telstra account or services
• Reverseau - contribute your experience to help other Australians identify this activity

Community reports help identify calling patterns and protect others from the same tactics.

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