02 8214 6297 - 0282146297: Commonwealth Bank Impersonation Robocall

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02 8214 6297 (0282146297) reports include robocall impersonation of Commonwealth Bank and silent calls. Community reports flagged suspicious activity from this NSW number.

Commonwealth Bank Impersonation Reports for 02 8214 6297

Two contributors have reported suspicious activity from 02 8214 6297 (also written as 0282146297), a local service number registered in NSW. One report describes a robocall claiming to represent Commonwealth Bank, while another contributor experienced a silent call pattern from the same number. These reports suggest potential impersonation activity targeting banking customers.

The robocall from 02 8214 6297 specifically identified itself as "Olivia from Commonwealth Bank," a common social engineering tactic. The contributor answered the call, confirming the number is actively making outbound contact rather than operating as a silent robocall farm.

What Callers from 02 8214 6297 Do

Contributors who answered calls from 02 8214 6297 report two distinct patterns. One received the robocall claiming Commonwealth Bank affiliation with a named caller ("Olivia"), which is designed to create false legitimacy. The other contributor experienced a silent call where the person on the other end simply hung up without speaking. Silent calls followed by disconnection often indicate callback scam preparation or list verification.

Report Patterns and Timing

Both reports were submitted within hours of each other on 23 February 2026, with one call received at 08:30 and another at 09:56. The clustering within a short timeframe and on the same day suggests a potential calling campaign. The allocation data shows 02 8214 6297 is registered as a local NSW service number provided by Verizon Australia Pty Limited, though the actual originating location may differ from the provider registration.

What to Do If You Receive a Call from 02 8214 6297

If 02 8214 6297 calls you:

• Do not: Confirm your identity, provide account numbers, provide passwords, or discuss financial details
• Do not: Return the call to a number the caller provides
• Do: Hang up immediately if the caller claims to be from your bank
• Do: Contact Commonwealth Bank directly using the phone number on your bank statement or official website to verify any claims
• Do: Block 02 8214 6297 after receiving a call
• Do: Let repeated calls go to voicemail rather than answering

Silent Calls from 02 8214 6297

The silent call pattern reported from 0282146297 is commonly used to verify active phone numbers for callback scams or to identify times when numbers are answered. If you experience silence when answering a call from 02 8214 6297, the caller has confirmed your number is active and monitored. Do not call the number back, as this may trigger follow-up scam attempts.

How to Report 02 8214 6297

If you receive calls from 02 8214 6297 claiming to be from Commonwealth Bank or any financial institution:

• Report the call to Scamwatch (scamwatch.gov.au) with as much detail as possible, including the time and what the caller claimed
• Report to the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) at acma.gov.au, which investigates illegal robocalls and impersonation
• Contact Commonwealth Bank directly through their official customer service number to report the impersonation attempt
• Report the number to the Do Not Call Register (donotcall.gov.au) if it made unsolicited contact
• If you experienced a callback scam attempt, report to ReportCyber (cyber.gov.au)
• Contribute your experience on Reverseau to help other Australians identify this number

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