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02 8199 1600 (0281991600): 20 community reports of robocalls, silent calls, and impersonation attempts claiming to be Woolworths Mobile with suspicious personal information requests.
Robocall and Silent Call Reports for 02 8199 1600
Twenty contributors have reported concerning activity from 02 8199 1600 (also written as 0281991600), with a clear pattern of robocalls, silent calls, and suspicious impersonation attempts. The number is allocated to Optus Networks in NSW and claims affiliation with Woolworths Mobile, though several contributors report not having accounts with this provider.
The most distinctive pattern involves silent calls and robocalls that either disconnect immediately or feature robotic voices and digital keypad sounds. Four separate reports specifically mention silent calls from 02 8199 1600, where callers either hang up without speaking or go silent when the recipient responds. Two contributors report receiving robocalls from this number, with one describing a robotic voice claiming to be from Woolworths Everyday Mobile that mentioned their full name before hanging up.
What Callers from 02 8199 1600 Claim
Contributors who engaged with 02 8199 1600 report varied tactics. Several callers claim to represent Woolworths Mobile or Woolworths Everyday Mobile, alleging overdue bills and threatening service shutdown. One contributor received a voicemail asking them to confirm their address by pressing 1 for yes or 2 for no - a clear attempt to verify personal information.
When contributors called back, the responses ranged from disconnection to evasive behaviour. One person reported reaching a woman who answered "bookborrow residence" and then went silent. Another reached someone who answered but only pressed numbers in response, then claimed affiliation with Woolworths Mobile despite the suspicious behaviour. A robotic voice on one call mentioned the contributor's full name, suggesting possible data access or breach sourcing.
Call Patterns and Timing
Frequency and persistence are key characteristics of calls from 02 8199 1600. One contributor received calls every 2 hours over a 12-hour period with no voicemail. Another reported five missed calls within two days. A third contributor received three calls in a single day, spaced approximately three hours apart, with no voicemail left on any attempt.
The geographic concentration in NSW (based on the Optus allocation) combined with the consistent use of voicemail and silent tactics suggests organised campaign behaviour. Contributors who searched the number before calling back noted they discovered likely scam activity, indicating this number has generated sufficient community awareness to warrant caution.
What to Do If You Receive a Call from 02 8199 1600
If 02 8199 1600 calls you:
- Do not: Answer calls from this number, return the call, press any keys to respond to automated messages, or confirm personal information
- Do: Let calls go to voicemail, block the number immediately, and avoid calling back even to verify legitimacy
- If you're contacted about Woolworths Mobile: Hang up and contact Woolworths Mobile directly using the number on your bill or their official website - never use a number provided by an incoming caller
- If the caller has your personal information: Do not confirm or deny details - this signals an active, contactable number and increases call frequency
What to Do If You Receive a Voicemail from 02 8199 1600
If 02 8199 1600 leaves a voicemail asking you to confirm personal details by pressing keys:
- Do not: Press any numbers in response, as this confirms the number is active and monitored
- Do: Delete the voicemail, block the number, and report it to ACMA and Scamwatch
- For voicemail claiming bill issues: Contact your actual mobile provider directly using their official customer service number to verify any account status
How to Report 02 8199 1600
Community reports are essential to tracking this number's activity. If you receive calls from 02 8199 1600:
- Report to ACMA (Australian Communications and Media Authority) at acma.gov.au - they investigate robocalls and telecommunications fraud
- Report the number to Scamwatch at scamwatch.gov.au, especially if personal information was requested or confirmed
- Report repeated calls to the Do Not Call Register at donotcall.gov.au, though this may not stop scam operations
- Add your report to Reverseau to help other Australians identify calls from 02 8199 1600 and contribute to community safety intelligence
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What Our Users Reviewed
Voicemail with my address asking me to confirm, press 1 if yes press 2 if no
Called every 2 hours for 12 hours, no message. when I rang back a woman answered but just pressed numbers. claims to be Woolworths Mobile but I don't have an account with them
Call from Woolworths Everyday Mobile saying my bills are overdue
Woolworths Mobile automated call about overdue bill, warning before service shutdown
Answered call whilst walking without checking number, silence on other end. Based on comments, I've probably outed myself as a live number. Blocked.
Mobile provider called about overdue bill, legit
Called the number back, a female answers "bookborrow residence" and then goes silent when you say you received a missed call.
Called back, woman said hello then went silent, weird
Answered and heard beeping, when called out as scam they said wrong number
Got 5 missed calls within the span of 2 days. I basically never pick up calls from unknown numbers unless they call again. Luckily I searched up this number and found that it is likely a scam.
Missed five calls over a couple days, normally let them ring out but was about to call back
Gave a ring then hung up without saying anything
Claimed to be from Woolworths Everyday Mobile, had my name, called back and got silence then asked for my name again
Robotic voice claiming to be from Every Day Woolworths Mobile, mentioned my full name, hung up
Called me 3 times today about 3 hours apart. No voicemail left.
When I called back someone answered, said hello and then there was just digital beeps, like numbers being pressed on a keypad. Hung up immediately.
3 missed calls: 10:30,12:25,2:22 pm. No messages or voicemail. Called back, got a "who's this?" followed by silence.
Answered and just heard beeping, no one said anything, not sure if it was a mistake or wrong number
blocked this number due to unwanted contact
Number keeps ringing at what appears to be set intervals,10 am,12 pm,2 pm and 4 pm. Call rings for about 3 rings and thens ends. No voicemail left or text sent to explain why contact is made. Highly suspicious.
Multiple phone calls with just silence when received. Call hung up around 30 seconds after picked up.
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WRITE A REVIEWFrequently Asked Questions
Is 02 8199 1600 really from Woolworths Mobile?
Unlikely. While multiple reports mention callers claiming to represent Woolworths Mobile or Woolworths Everyday Mobile, at least one contributor stated they do not have an account with this provider. When contributors called back 0281991600, they reached unrelated numbers (one answered "bookborrow residence") or heard only silence and digital keypad sounds. Legitimate companies do not call from contested numbers, so verify any bill-related claims by calling Woolworths Mobile directly using the number on your official bill.
Why does 02 8199 1600 call multiple times without leaving a message?
One contributor reported calls every 2 hours for 12 hours from 02 8199 1600 with no voicemail. Others received 3-5 calls over consecutive days without messages. This pattern is typical of robocall campaigns designed to contact as many numbers as possible rather than deliver a specific message. The persistent calling is designed to catch recipients off guard or force them to call back out of curiosity-which is when personal information requests occur.
What should I do if 02 8199 1600 called me and I confirmed my address?
One contributor received a voicemail from 02 8199 1600 asking them to confirm their address by pressing 1 or 2. If you confirmed personal details, your number is now flagged as active and verified. Block 0281991600 immediately, monitor your accounts for unauthorised activity, and consider contacting your bank and Woolworths Mobile directly (using official numbers only) to flag potential fraud. Report to Scamwatch at scamwatch.gov.au and ACMA at acma.gov.au.
Why do some calls from 02 8199 1600 have silence or beeping sounds?
Several contributors reported hearing silence or digital keypad beeping when they answered 0281991600. This typically indicates automated robocall systems-either the system failed to connect a human operator, or the silence/beeping is intentionally used to trick recipients into pressing numbers to confirm the line is active. Do not press any buttons in response to 02 8199 1600. Hang up immediately and block the number.
Should I call back 02 8199 1600 to verify if it's legitimate?
No. Multiple contributors who called back 0281991600 reported suspicious responses including silence, disconnection, unrelated answers ("bookborrow residence"), or only button-pressing sounds. Calling back confirms your number is active and monitored, typically leading to more calls. If you suspect a bill issue with a real provider, contact them directly using the official number on your statement or their website-never use a number from an incoming call.
Has 02 8199 1600 been reported to authorities?
Twenty community contributors have reported activity from 02 8199 1600 to Reverseau, identifying patterns of robocalls, silent calls, personal information requests, and false Woolworths Mobile claims. To escalate this number, report directly to ACMA at acma.gov.au and Scamwatch at scamwatch.gov.au. Include specific details from your experience (time, what was claimed, whether personal info was requested). Community reports combined with official complaints increase the likelihood of regulatory action.