02 8073 6116 - 0280736116: Commonwealth Bank Impersonation

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One report for 02 8073 6116 (0280736116): Caller impersonated Commonwealth Bank, claimed unauthorised transfer attempt to obtain account details.

Commonwealth Bank Impersonation Report for 02 8073 6116

A single contributor has reported receiving a call from 02 8073 6116 (also written as 0280736116) claiming to represent Commonwealth Bank. The caller stated that someone was attempting to transfer money from the recipient's account to another account, a classic tactic designed to create urgency and prompt the victim to share sensitive banking information.

This number, allocated to Symbio Networks in NSW, was used in a scam attempting to extract personal and financial details. The impersonation approach exploits the trust consumers place in their banks, creating a false sense of security breach to manipulate victims into revealing account numbers, passwords, or verification codes.

What the Caller from 02 8073 6116 Claimed

The contributor reported that the caller identified themselves as Commonwealth Bank and described a suspicious transaction in progress. The stated purpose was to verify the account holder's identity and prevent the unauthorised transfer, but the real goal was to obtain account access details or personal identification information.

This type of social engineering is designed to bypass normal caution. By framing the call as protective (stopping a theft), the caller attempts to override the recipient's natural hesitation about sharing banking credentials over the phone. The urgency implied by an active fraudulent transaction leaves little time for the target to verify the caller's legitimacy.

What to Do If You Receive a Call from 02 8073 6116

If 02 8073 6116 calls you:

• Do not: Provide account numbers, passwords, PINs, or any verification codes, regardless of the caller's claimed identity
• Do not: Confirm personal information like date of birth, address, or mother's maiden name
• Do not: Return the call to any number provided by the caller
• Do: Hang up immediately if you don't recognise the caller
• Do: Contact Commonwealth Bank directly using the number on your bank card or official bank statement
• Do: Block 0280736116 in your phone's contact settings
• Do: Report the call to both your bank and the authorities

Why Bank Impersonation Works

Callers impersonating 02 8073 6116 exploit the legitimacy of Commonwealth Bank's brand. Most Australians have a bank account, making banking impersonation broadly applicable. The caller creates artificial urgency around a security threat, which prevents critical thinking. Victims often feel embarrassed about potential account compromise and comply quickly to resolve the perceived problem.

Commonwealth Bank will never ask you to verify passwords, PINs, or security codes over the phone. Legitimate banks always verify your identity through secure channels before discussing account details.

How to Report 02 8073 6116

Report this number and your experience through multiple channels:

• Scamwatch: Report to scamwatch.gov.au, the Australian consumer protection authority run by the ACCC
• ACMA (Australian Communications and Media Authority): Report scam calls and SMS to acma.gov.au
• Your bank: Contact Commonwealth Bank directly to report the impersonation and check for unauthorised activity
• Reverseau: Contribute your experience to help other Australians identify scam numbers

If you've shared any financial information with the caller, contact your bank immediately to monitor your account and consider changing your online banking password from a secure device.

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