02 8005 1164 is a Fixed Line Telephone Number which is located in Sydney, NSW 1001 and could be provided by Verizon Australia Pty Limited.
However, number 02 8005 1164 might be spoofed by scammers who will manipulate the number so that the call appears to be coming from a local or well-known phone number, making it more likely to be trusted or answered.
Until now, phone number 0280051164 has received 31 reports with an average rating of 2.26 out of 5 and the most recent user rating left for this phone number was 4 out of 5. If you have a different experience with this number, please leave your own review.
So far, Caller ID 0280051164 has a history of being a scam call. In total, this number has been found to be fraudulent 18 times. The last time this phone number was reported as a scam was on 14 October 2017.
The number 02 8005 1164 could also be written in many formats such as 0280051164, (02) 8005 1164, 02 80051164, +61280051164, 0061280051164, 01161280051164, +61 2 8005 1164, 00 61 2 8005 1164, 011 61 2 8005 1164.
Same automated message on answering machine as others. If I hadn't already had a similar call last year and rung the real Tax Office about it I would have been worried. Pity other people who get sucked in by it.
Received message asking to ring this number quoting WX2754 accusing un-named person of tax fraud. Threatened with warrant for immediate arrest. Sounded like 'automated' voice. Thank God for internet where I could check it out - nearly had a heart attack!
Yes, same thing happened to me. David Brown" (with a thick accent) called me and tried to heavy me about a tax audit they'd done done and found I owed more than $4000. Said three registered letters had been sent and I'd not responded to any of them. Bank accounts would be frozen etc. That they provided case reference numbers etc threw me off initially but the longer the call went the more suspicious I got.
A client got a phone call from this number this morning and quote the exact phone number and reference number (WX2754). Advised her that ATO will never threaten tax payer though phone. If ATO take legal action they will send out letter, or at least contact the tax agent first.
I've been scammed by this lot before. I rang back and he gave a name Paul Smith from the tax department. I told him I was going to call a solicitor and wad hung up on. They got six hundred dollars last time. So they don't even keep a record of who they've previously scammed. Why isn't something done about them. And the ones I've encountered seemed to be Indian.
Call recorded on answering machine (I always vet the calls) was same as for others - man's voice educated Oz accent, saying from ATO, gave fake reference number, problems with ATO record, threatened coming with warrant for arrest etc. Gave this number to call. Then said "don't ignore" at end. No names given etc. Obvious scam, but threatening arrest & other legal action is serious.
Automated call saying they were from the australian federal police and that the tax office is searching for me for fraud and that there's a warrant for my arrest hahahah yeh nah mate.
Phoned the number - person said his name was Paul Smith - Taxation Office - Fraud Section. He asked on what landline number was the message left. I ended the call. Reported to ATO.
I live in SA. I received the call from my landline. I don't give and don't use my landline number so im used to the calls from sales. So I let the answering machine answer. Then I got the same message about ATO and an arrest for a legal complaint. My impulse is to Google it right away because I felt it is a scam. Im relieved to see the above comments too.
Got a recorded message today from these scammers. Message was that there was an arrest warrant out from the ATO for tax fraud. Funny that I have no tax matters outstanding am so sick of dickhead scammers.
Also received the recorded message today re calling 02 8005 1164 before encountering legal action against me. Was immediately suspicious and did some Googling - thanks all for your comments.
Yet another attempt at scare tactics trying to suggest you are in trouble.. These guys really are pretty stupid.
It would serve no purpose to highlight all the aspects that identify this to be fraudulent as it may give them ideas to update their tactic... But ill simply suggest this.. If this was real then.
1) they would not use a recorded message.
2) they would use your name on such a serious matter.
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02 8005 1164 is a Fixed Line Telephone Number which is located in Sydney, NSW 1001 and could be provided by Verizon Australia Pty Limited.
However, number 02 8005 1164 might be spoofed by scammers who will manipulate the number so that the call appears to be coming from a local or well-known phone number, making it more likely to be trusted or answered.
Until now, phone number 0280051164 has received 31 reports with an average rating of 2.26 out of 5 and the most recent user rating left for this phone number was 4 out of 5. If you have a different experience with this number, please leave your own review.
So far, Caller ID 0280051164 has a history of being a scam call. In total, this number has been found to be fraudulent 18 times. The last time this phone number was reported as a scam was on 14 October 2017.
The number 02 8005 1164 could also be written in many formats such as 0280051164, (02) 8005 1164, 02 80051164, +61280051164, 0061280051164, 01161280051164, +61 2 8005 1164, 00 61 2 8005 1164, 011 61 2 8005 1164.
Bryans
Same automated message on answering machine as others. If I hadn't already had a similar call last year and rung the real Tax Office about it I would have been worried. Pity other people who get sucked in by it.
Clingman
Same as others...
ATO scam, indicating that there would be a warrant for my arrest if I didn't call them back.
Basa
Received message asking to ring this number quoting WX2754 accusing un-named person of tax fraud. Threatened with warrant for immediate arrest. Sounded like 'automated' voice. Thank God for internet where I could check it out - nearly had a heart attack!
Lam
Yes, same thing happened to me. David Brown" (with a thick accent) called me and tried to heavy me about a tax audit they'd done done and found I owed more than $4000. Said three registered letters had been sent and I'd not responded to any of them. Bank accounts would be frozen etc. That they provided case reference numbers etc threw me off initially but the longer the call went the more suspicious I got.
Chittenden
British sounding voice on answering machine. Said I have committed a tax fraud and the Fed Police/ATO have issued a warrant. Told to call the number.
Kovac
I just received the exact same message as allof the above... Threatening arrest etc, etc, can something be done about this?? Scumbags.
Byrd
A client got a phone call from this number this morning and quote the exact phone number and reference number (WX2754). Advised her that ATO will never threaten tax payer though phone. If ATO take legal action they will send out letter, or at least contact the tax agent first.
Langdon
Reported to ASICs scamwatch. Aholes.
Mani
Same as above - warrant issued for arrest, don't ignore etc.
Checked online - ignored scam.
Gourlay
Received this message left on my answering machine.
"This is the Taxatation Offcce Ref # WX2754.
Warrent issued for my arrest bla! bla! Call 02 8005 1164 don't ignor!
I was highly suspicious rang the ATO and reported.
Not there number at all these idiots need to be caught & jailed.
Cora
I've had them call and leave 3 messages on my answering machine. Cheeky buggers.
Corney
I also received the call from ATO????? Saying there was a warrant etc..
Langenberg
I've been scammed by this lot before. I rang back and he gave a name Paul Smith from the tax department. I told him I was going to call a solicitor and wad hung up on. They got six hundred dollars last time. So they don't even keep a record of who they've previously scammed. Why isn't something done about them. And the ones I've encountered seemed to be Indian.
Loyd
Call recorded on answering machine (I always vet the calls) was same as for others - man's voice educated Oz accent, saying from ATO, gave fake reference number, problems with ATO record, threatened coming with warrant for arrest etc. Gave this number to call. Then said "don't ignore" at end. No names given etc. Obvious scam, but threatening arrest & other legal action is serious.
Grattan
Definitely it is a scam, they just did the same to my dad. Lucky he called me to tell me.
Liggins
Automated call saying they were from the australian federal police and that the tax office is searching for me for fraud and that there's a warrant for my arrest hahahah yeh nah mate.
Hilson
Phoned the number - person said his name was Paul Smith - Taxation Office - Fraud Section. He asked on what landline number was the message left. I ended the call. Reported to ATO.
Beck
I live in SA. I received the call from my landline. I don't give and don't use my landline number so im used to the calls from sales. So I let the answering machine answer. Then I got the same message about ATO and an arrest for a legal complaint. My impulse is to Google it right away because I felt it is a scam. Im relieved to see the above comments too.
Hawkes
At 9.05am today got a call from this number. The voice was very actor like and they did try but probably the worst scam phone call I have ever got.
Brownlee
Got a recorded message today from these scammers. Message was that there was an arrest warrant out from the ATO for tax fraud. Funny that I have no tax matters outstanding am so sick of dickhead scammers.
Doonan
Just had my call... I have a warrant out for my arrest with AFP due to outstanding matters with ATO.
Call
Also received the recorded message today re calling 02 8005 1164 before encountering legal action against me. Was immediately suspicious and did some Googling - thanks all for your comments.
Graney
I received the same recorded phone call at 11 am on Friday 15 Sept.
I reported to the ATO.
Admire
Claiming to be ato and proceeding with court case and my arrest.
Bulkshit scam artists.
Beans
Its a scam.
Appleby
I got a voice record on my answer machine about ATO fraud, I smell scam...
Danish
Moronic scammers, reported them to the ATO and fraud squad.
Ireland
Smells like a scam... IS A SCAM.
Same as comments below. Would not be a recorded message and would be a personal caller who would use other forms of ID eg name, tax file number ect.
Lorimer
Same as above, recorded message from "ATO" threatening arrest, legal proceedings etc.
Halford
Yet another attempt at scare tactics trying to suggest you are in trouble.. These guys really are pretty stupid.
It would serve no purpose to highlight all the aspects that identify this to be fraudulent as it may give them ideas to update their tactic... But ill simply suggest this.. If this was real then.
1) they would not use a recorded message.
2) they would use your name on such a serious matter.
Just ignore it.
Colorado
Claiming to be ATO investigating tax fraud.
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Telephone scammers try to steal your money or personal information. Scams may come through phone calls from real people, robocalls, or text messages.
Call or message may be a scam if:
To protect yourself: