- Suspicious
One contributor reported 02 8111 6316 (0281116316) claiming to be from Immigration. Bankstown-based number. Blocked by recipient.
Immigration Impersonation Report for 02 8111 6316
One contributor has reported a call from 02 8111 6316 (also written as 0281116316) where the caller claimed to represent Immigration. The Bankstown-based number on a local service allocation raised immediate suspicion for the recipient, who chose to block the number rather than engage further with the caller.
The contributor's quick action to block 0281116316 prevented any further contact attempts, but the incident highlights a tactic where callers impersonate government agencies to establish credibility and manipulate people into providing sensitive information or compliance.
What Callers from 02 8111 6316 Claimed
The caller from 02 8111 6316 stated they represented Immigration. No details were provided about what specific matter the caller claimed to address or what information or action they were attempting to obtain from the recipient.
Report Details and Response
The report about 0281116316 came through an answered call channel. The recipient was sufficiently concerned about the authenticity of the caller's claim to take immediate protective action by blocking the number. This swift response prevented the caller from making additional contact attempts or escalating pressure tactics that often accompany government impersonation calls.
What to Do If You Receive a Call from 02 8111 6316
If 0281116316 calls you:
- Do not: Confirm your identity, provide personal details, date of birth, passport information, or visa details
- Do not: Provide banking information, card numbers, or security passwords
- Do: Hang up immediately if the caller pressures you for urgent action
- Do: Block the number to prevent repeated contact attempts
- Do: Verify any immigration matter through the official Department of Home Affairs website (immi.homeaffairs.gov.au) or by calling their official published phone number
- Do: Contact the Department of Home Affairs directly using contact details from their official website if you believe you have a genuine immigration matter to discuss
How to Report 02 8111 6316
If you receive a suspicious call from 02 8111 6316 or 0281116316 claiming to represent Immigration or any other government agency, report it to:
- Scamwatch: scamwatch.gov.au - Document the call details, what was claimed, and any requests made
- ACMA (Australian Communications and Media Authority): acma.gov.au - Report unwanted calls and impersonation tactics
- Department of Home Affairs: immi.homeaffairs.gov.au - Report impersonation of Immigration services directly
- ReportCyber: cyber.gov.au - If the call involved any technology or credential theft attempts
- Reverseau: Contribute your experience with 02 8111 6316 to help other Australians identify this number
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WRITE A REVIEWFrequently Asked Questions
Why would someone impersonate Immigration when calling from 02 8111 6316?
Government impersonation is a high-trust tactic used to bypass natural suspicion. Callers posing as Immigration officials claim urgency around visa status, compliance matters, or account issues to pressure people into providing personal, passport, or financial information. The contributor who received the call from 0281116316 recognized this tactic and blocked immediately rather than engaging.
Is 02 8111 6316 a real Immigration number?
No. The report indicates 0281116316 is allocated as a local service in Bankstown via Symbio Networks. The Department of Home Affairs publishes official contact numbers on immi.homeaffairs.gov.au. If you need to contact Immigration, always use contact details from the official government website rather than returning a call to 02 8111 6316 or any unsolicited number.
What should I do if 02 8111 6316 leaves a voicemail message?
Do not return the call to 0281116316. If the voicemail claims to be from Immigration and mentions urgency or action required, independently verify the matter by visiting immi.homeaffairs.gov.au or calling the official Immigration number listed there. Legitimate government agencies do not pressure you to call them back based on unsolicited calls.
Could the call from 02 8111 6316 be a legitimate call misdirected to my number?
Unlikely. Legitimate Immigration representatives have access to government phone systems and would not be calling from a Bankstown local service number like 0281116316 allocated to Symbio Networks. Government agencies do not conduct initial contact via random phone calls claiming to represent Immigration without prior correspondence.
What information should I never give to someone claiming to be from Immigration calling 02 8111 6316?
Never provide your passport number, visa details, date of birth, place of birth, drivers license number, Medicare number, credit card details, bank account information, or security passwords to any unsolicited caller claiming to represent Immigration. Verify independently through official channels before sharing any personal information, regardless of caller claims.
How many people have reported 02 8111 6316 to Reverseau?
One contributor has reported 0281116316 to Reverseau so far. The report documents a call where the caller claimed to represent Immigration. If you have also received a suspicious call from 02 8111 6316, adding your report helps Reverseau provide more comprehensive safety intelligence about this number.