Phone number (02) 8014 1456 is allocated as a local service in New South Wales, routed through Symbio Networks Pty Ltd. (02) 8014 1456 has drawn 6 community reports, with 83% describing it as scam activity. Reporting has slowed - the last entry was logged about 3 months ago. The most commonly mentioned tactic is impersonation, appearing in roughly 100% of reports.
Quick Assessment
Should I answer?
Unsafe
Most reports for (02) 8014 1456 describe scam behaviour.
Should I call back?
Do not call back
Only call (02) 8014 1456 back if you can verify the caller independently.
What to do next?
Block and report
Report (02) 8014 1456 to Scamwatch if the caller asked for money, pretended to be an organisation, or made threats.
Most Helpful Reports About (02) 8014 1456
Had a call claiming that my Telstra internet had been moved to 'public' and they needed to change my settings to make sure it was secure. Pull the other one love!
Call supposedly from Australian Border Force asking me to press 1 for Aussie or 2 for Chinese
Overview
How People Described (02) 8014 1456
83% of reports describe this number as scam. Common themes in the reports include claiming, scam.
How the Contact Happened
Was the Contact Expected?
Assessment based on 6 reports.
Reported Behaviour for (02) 8014 1456
Tactics People Mentioned
These are the tactics community members identified when reporting interactions with (02) 8014 1456.
How Interactions Played Out
Of the people who reported contact from (02) 8014 1456, here is how far the interaction went.
More Context
Reporting Timeline
Reports Over Time
How Other Readers Rated the Reports
Common Themes
How Much Detail Did People Share?
Most reports include useful detail, and 67% include detailed descriptions.
Number Details
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What People Reported About (02) 8014 1456
These reports were submitted by community members.
Had a call claiming that my Telstra internet had been moved to 'public' and they needed to change my settings to make sure it was secure. Pull the other one love!
Call supposedly from Australian Border Force asking me to press 1 for Aussie or 2 for Chinese
Scam call.
Woman claiming to be from Telstra about a faulty IP, sounds like a con
Reporter certain this is a scam
scam call claiming to be from Commonwealth Bank
Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of tactics does (02) 8014 1456 use?
4 people described the caller's tactics. The ones that come up most often are Impersonation (100%), Urgency (50%).
Is (02) 8014 1456 still calling people?
Based on when reports came in, this number has been getting more reports over time. 0 reports came in over the past month.
Can I trust the reports about (02) 8014 1456?
Based on 6 community reports. People describe different experiences, so the overall picture is mixed. About 67% include detailed descriptions, which helps.
Is (02) 8014 1456 a scam number?
The majority of reports (83%) describe this number as a scam across 6 reports.
How does (02) 8014 1456 reach out to people?
All reports describe a phone call.
What have people reported about (02) 8014 1456?
Here's what people said: Scam (5), Uncertain (1). Several reports mention the same things, including claiming, scam.
Were people expecting to hear from (02) 8014 1456?
Most reporters (100%) were caught off guard. Only 0% expected the contact.
When did reports about (02) 8014 1456 first appear?
People have been reporting this number for 1 weeks (December 2025 - January 2026).