02 7256 9100 - 0272569100: Superannuation Impersonation Scam

• Scam
• Legit
• Suspicious
• Uncertain

Community reports for 02 7256 9100 (0272569100): Callers impersonate Hostplus, CBUS, and Australian Super with claims about death benefits and insurance.

Superannuation Impersonation Reports for 02 7256 9100

Eighteen contributors have flagged 02 7256 9100 (also written as 0272569100) for suspicious superannuation-related calls. The dominant pattern involves callers claiming affiliation with legitimate Australian super funds including Hostplus, CBUS, and Australian Super. Five separate reports specifically document impersonation tactics, with callers mentioning death benefit claims, insurance processing, and past employer details to build credibility.

The concerning aspect of reports about 0272569100 is the mixed legitimacy signal. While four contributors confirm receiving genuine calls from actual superannuation funds on this number, five contributors report clear scam indicators: callers claiming to represent super funds but disconnecting when called back, voicemail messages left outside normal business hours, and callers possessing knowledge of past employers without proper verification channels.

What Callers from 02 7256 9100 Claim

Contributors who received calls from 02 7256 9100 report callers identifying themselves by specific superannuation fund names. Several mention calls about death benefit claims and insurance claim processing. One contributor received a voicemail at 6 pm WST from someone claiming to be from Australian Super, which they flagged as suspicious because Australian Super operates in Eastern Australia and the timing was unusual (8 pm EST).

A critical pattern emerges in reports about 0272569100: when contributors attempt to verify the calls by ringing back, the number becomes unavailable or disconnected. One contributor noted the caller already knew details about a past employer, raising questions about data sourcing. Another received a voicemail directing them to call back on 1300 467 875, which they verified via email as legitimate, suggesting some calls may originate from legitimate sources but others do not.

Call Patterns and Timing

Contributors report receiving calls from 02 7256 9100 across multiple channels: answered calls, missed calls, and voicemails. The timing varies, with reports indicating calls occurring during evening hours (6 pm WST noted in one report, late evening calls in others). One contributor reported receiving two attempted calls in a single day with no voicemail left. The frequency and persistence suggest automated or targeted dialling, though contributors have not reported the high-volume daily patterns typical of robocalls.

Geographic inconsistency appears in one report about 0272569100: a contributor in Western Australia received a call at 6 pm local time from someone claiming to represent an Eastern Australia-based super fund, which the contributor assessed as suspicious timing. This pattern suggests either legitimate calls from legitimate super funds or scammers deliberately using unsociable hours to pressure recipients.

What to Do If You Receive a Call from 02 7256 9100

If 02 7256 9100 calls you:

• Do not: Provide personal information, super details, bank account numbers, or password information over the phone
• Do not: Return the call to the number shown on your phone, as scammers may route callbacks to different destinations
• Do: Hang up and contact your superannuation fund directly using the number on your official super statement or their verified website
• Do: Verify the caller's identity by asking specific questions about your account that only your actual super fund would know
• Do: Be suspicious of calls mentioning death benefits or insurance claims unless you initiated the contact
• Do: Block 0272569100 if the calls persist

Why Superannuation Scams Are Effective

Scammers impersonating super funds are effective because they exploit legitimate concerns about retirement savings and use real fund names to build trust. Contributors targeting calls from 02 7256 9100 demonstrate this vulnerability: several noted they initially believed the calls were legitimate because the caller used correct fund names and mentioned real circumstances (death benefits, insurance claims, employer details). The fact that some calls on this number appear to be legitimate adds to the confusion, making it harder for recipients to immediately identify fraudulent calls.

How to Report 02 7256 9100

If you receive a suspicious call from 02 7256 9100 claiming to be from a superannuation fund:

• Report the call to Scamwatch at scamwatch.gov.au
• Contact the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) at acma.gov.au to report the unwanted call
• Report the scam directly to the superannuation fund being impersonated by using contact details from their official website (not from the call)
• If the call involved financial fraud or attempted account access, report to ReportCyber at cyber.gov.au
• Help other Australians by reporting your experience on Reverseau with as much detail as possible about what the caller claimed and when they called

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