02 8020 1287 - 0280201287: Mixed Reports - Charity Calls and Nuisance

• Spam
• Scam
• Suspicious
• Uncertain
• Legit

02 8020 1287 (0280201287): Community reports describe repeated calls from Black Dog Institute claiming to solicit donations, with some callers requesting card details. Also reported as prank calls and repeated silent calls.

Nuisance and Suspicious Reports for 02 8020 1287

Community reports for 02 8020 1287 (also written as 0280201287) paint a mixed picture, with the number linked to both legitimate and questionable calling activity. The most common pattern involves calls claiming to represent the Black Dog Institute, a mental health not-for-profit organisation. However, several reports express concern about the legitimacy of these calls and the requests made during them.

Contributors have also flagged this number for persistent calling without leaving voicemail messages, prank calls, and silent calls that occur repeatedly during work hours. A Sydney-based local service number, 02 8020 1287 has accumulated 13 reports spanning multiple categories from spam and nuisance to suspicious activity.

What Callers from 02 8020 1287 Have Said

Reports indicate callers have identified themselves as representatives of the Black Dog Institute and asked for donations. One contributor who answered a call from 0280201287 reported the caller thanked them for their interest and requested card details to process a donation. This request raised significant concerns for the contributor about the legitimacy of the call.

Another caller from 02 8020 1287 was described as making persistent calls asking for further assistance and donations, which one contributor noted seemed questionable. A contributor who spoke with a gentleman from the number described it as a legitimate Black Dog Institute donation request, though this assessment differs from several reports expressing suspicion.

Beyond the Black Dog Institute calls, contributors report receiving prank calls from 0280201287 over consecutive days with no voicemail left. Several reports mention continuous calling with no message, suggesting automated or indiscriminate dialling patterns.

Call Patterns and Timing

One contributor received calls from 02 8020 1287 three days in a row at the same time during work hours before blocking the number. Another reported prank calls for two consecutive days. Multiple contributors noted the number calls repeatedly but never leaves a message, creating a pattern of interrupted calls without context.

A contributor also received an SMS from this number claiming a missed call with an unusual message instructing them to call 159 to opt out. This SMS pattern differs from the voice call reports and suggests possible spoofing or automated messaging systems at play.

What to Do If You Receive a Call from 02 8020 1287

If 02 8020 1287 calls you:

• Do not: Provide card, bank, or personal details over the phone, especially for unsolicited donation requests
• Do not: Return calls to this number if you don't recognise it
• Do: Let calls go to voicemail; legitimate organisations will leave a message
• Do: Verify the caller's identity independently by looking up the organisation's official number on their website rather than calling back
• Do: Block the number after repeated calls with no message
• Do: Be cautious if callers request payment or card details during unsolicited calls

What to Do If You Receive an SMS from 02 8020 1287

If you receive an SMS from 0280201287 with suspicious content:

• Do not: Click links or follow instructions to call numbers mentioned in the message
• Do not: Reply to the message
• Do: Delete the SMS
• Do: Report the SMS as spam by forwarding to 0429 999 888
• Do: Block the number

How to Report 02 8020 1287

Contributors can report unwanted calls and messages through several Australian channels:

• Report to the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) at acma.gov.au for nuisance or suspected scam calls
• Report to Scamwatch at scamwatch.gov.au if you believe the call involved a scam or fraud attempt
• Register your number with the Do Not Call Register at donotcall.gov.au to opt out of telemarketing calls from legitimate organisations
• Report suspicious SMS messages by forwarding them to 0429 999 888
• Report prank calls to local police if they are threatening or persistent
• Share your experience on Reverseau to help other Australian contributors stay informed about this number

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