(02) 8199 2729 has 6 community reports. The analysis below summarises what people have reported about calls and messages from this number.
What the Reports Show for (02) 8199 2729
Overview
How People Described (02) 8199 2729
67% of reports describe this number as scam. Common themes in the reports include personal, times, information, lady, business.
How the Contact Happened
Was the Contact Expected?
Assessment based on 6 reports.
Reported Behaviour for (02) 8199 2729
Tactics People Mentioned
These are the tactics community members identified when reporting interactions with (02) 8199 2729.
How Interactions Played Out
Of the people who reported contact from (02) 8199 2729, here is how far the interaction went.
Tactics That Show Up Together
50% of reports describe more than one pressure tactic in the same interaction.
More Context
Reporting Timeline
Reports Over Time
People Looking Up (02) 8199 2729
Noticeably more searches than usual
Gaps in Reporting
Long gaps between reporting periods can mean the number was reassigned or used by someone new.
How Other Readers Rated the Reports
Helpful Votes
Common Themes
How Much Detail Did People Share?
Most reports include useful detail, and 67% include detailed descriptions.
Number Details
Received a call from (02) 8199 2729?
Your report helps build the safety intelligence for this number.
Reports about (02) 8199 2729
These reports were submitted by community members.
Credit Corp.
Called my Father over 12 times ask for my personal information. After attempt 12 the lady left the no 02 81992729 for my father to pass on. She was very aggressive, also was trying to exctrat financial and personal information from him. My dad is 84 years old but still is very astute so he didn't provide details she was demanding. She calls from a private no.
Had this number call our work line several times, looking for a particular staff member and the caller was aggressively trying to extract the staff members personal information. When we said we would pass the callers details on to the staff member, they tried to make us tell them how we were going to pass the message on and were trying to ask the employees work hours, where they are etc. Callers name is chainthanya. Do not engage with this number. It's a scam.
Lady called a group business number asking for a colleague. Refused to give any information about where she was calling from and stated she needed to speak with my colleague about a "personal business matter". Asked for a mobile contact number, and asked for specific times my colleague is available to speak with her. Asked multiple times what my colleague's position is and became frustrated when I wouldn't provide any information to her.
Called a second time four days after the first, and this time left a return number - (02) 8199 2729. Again, refused to give any additional information and asked all the same questions.
Female called asking for my husband, (not available) would not give any detail except its a personal business matter only for him, she then proceded to ask where he was right now!! I said thats his personl business, like her personal business matter. Then l googled her call back number, she said its not Optus, l called her out as a scammer, which she denied. I advised we would not be calling back to 02 81992729. Callers name was something like chaithanya.
Lady CALLED TODAY, PERSONAL BUSINESS MATTER, would not give me any details and said it was not from Optus, very insistent, wanted my husband to call back, I told her her number was listed as a scammer, and will not be calling back. I think they have called 3 times before.
Frequently Asked Questions
What manipulation tactics are linked to (02) 8199 2729?
Across the reports that mention tactics, the main ones are Info request (50%), Threats (50%), Impersonation (50%), Callback lure (50%).
Are people still getting calls from (02) 8199 2729?
This number has been inactive in recent reporting. 0 reports came in over the past month.
How strong is the evidence about (02) 8199 2729?
Based on 6 community reports. People describe different experiences, so the overall picture is mixed. About 67% include detailed descriptions, which helps.
Should I treat (02) 8199 2729 as a scam?
67% scam classification rate across 6 community reports.
How are people hearing from (02) 8199 2729?
The primary contact method is phone call.
What's the general experience with (02) 8199 2729?
People who called in described: Scam (4), Spam (1), Suspicious (1). These details come up in multiple reports: personal, times, information, lady, business.
Are the calls from (02) 8199 2729 unexpected?
For 100% of people, this was an unsolicited contact. 0% anticipated it.
How far back do reports about (02) 8199 2729 go?
Reports span 1.9 years, covering the period November 2022 - September 2024. There are 3 distinct reporting periods. The behaviour has shifted between periods, a change consistent with number reassignment.