- Suspicious
- Uncertain
02 8231 6610 (0282316610): Community reports include suspicious service booking enquiries and persistent silent calls without voicemail messages.
Suspicious Activity Reports for 02 8231 6610
Two contributors have flagged 02 8231 6610 (also written as 0282316610) for suspicious activity patterns. The reports suggest inconsistent calling behaviour, with at least one contributor expressing concern about the intent behind the contact.
The first report describes a call from someone claiming to be named Selina, referencing a service booking for a person named Luke Maxwell. The contributor noted this felt unusual and potentially manipulative, particularly when combined with a text message from a different number. One report indicates 0282316610 has called multiple times without leaving voicemail messages, suggesting either automated calling or intentional silent contact attempts.
What Callers from 02 8231 6610 Have Said
One contributor reported receiving a call from 02 8231 6610 where the caller identified herself as Selina and discussed a service booking allegedly under the name Luke Maxwell. The contributor did not recognise this booking and felt the caller was attempting to manipulate them into confirming details or making admissions.
Another contributor reported receiving multiple calls from 02 8231 6610 without any voicemail left, suggesting either silent calls or callback scam tactics. The repeated nature without follow-up messaging is consistent with testing whether a number is active.
Call Patterns and Activity
The reports about 02 8231 6610 show a pattern of repeated contact with minimal explanation. One contributor experienced multiple incoming calls with no accompanying voicemail, whilst another received a direct call from someone claiming to handle a service booking. The involvement of a secondary text message from a different number suggests potential coordination or a data harvesting attempt.
What to Do If You Receive a Call from 02 8231 6610
If 02 8231 6610 calls you:
- Do not: Confirm personal details, admit to service bookings you don't recognise, or agree to anything the caller requests
- Do not: Return the call if you don't recognise the number or service
- Do: Let the call go to voicemail if you don't recognise the caller
- Do: Independently verify any service booking by contacting the business directly using a number from their official website or documentation
- Do: Block 0282316610 if calls continue after you've declined to engage
What to Do If You Receive an SMS from 02 8231 6610
If you receive a text message allegedly related to 02 8231 6610:
- Do not: Click any links in the message
- Do not: Reply to the message or confirm any details
- Do: Report the SMS as spam by forwarding it to 0429 999 888
- Do: Delete the message and block the sending number
How to Report 02 8231 6610
If you've received suspicious calls from 02 8231 6610, consider reporting your experience:
- Report to Reverseau with details of what was said and when the call occurred
- Lodge a complaint with the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) at acma.gov.au
- Report to Scamwatch at scamwatch.gov.au if you believe the contact is part of a scam attempt
- If the calls are unwanted marketing, register the number with the Do Not Call Register at donotcall.gov.au
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What Our Users Reviewed
Someone named Selina called about a service booking for a Luke Maxwell, also got a text from different number, feels like they're trying to get me to say something dodgy, could be a wrong number
Multiple calls but no voicemail
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WRITE A REVIEWFrequently Asked Questions
Who is calling from 02 8231 6610?
One contributor reported receiving a call from someone claiming to be named Selina, discussing a service booking. However, based on available reports, the identity of the caller and the legitimacy of their stated purpose remain unclear. If you receive a call from 0282316610, do not confirm any details unless you have independently verified the caller's identity.
What should I do if 02 8231 6610 mentions a service booking I don't recognise?
Do not acknowledge or confirm any service booking details. Hang up and independently contact the business using a phone number from their official website or official documentation. One contributor who received a call from 02 8231 6610 felt the caller was attempting to manipulate them into admitting to a booking that didn't belong to them.
Why does 02 8231 6610 keep calling without leaving voicemail?
Repeated calls without voicemail messages may indicate the caller is testing whether your number is active or attempting silent contact tactics. One contributor reported multiple calls from 0282316610 with no voicemail left. Block the number if calls persist.
Should I be concerned about the text message mentioned in the 02 8231 6610 report?
Yes. One contributor reported receiving both a call from 02 8231 6610 and a text from a different number around the same time, suggesting coordinated contact. Do not respond to messages from unknown numbers or numbers associated with calls about unrecognised bookings. Forward any SMS to 0429 999 888.
Is 02 8231 6610 a legitimate business number?
The number 0282316610 is allocated to Powertel Limited as a local service in NSW. However, allocation data alone does not confirm legitimacy. Contributors have reported suspicious activity, so verify any claimed service independently before sharing information or confirming details.
What should I do if I've already shared information with 02 8231 6610?
If you've disclosed personal details to 0282316610, monitor your accounts for unusual activity. If you confirmed a service booking you don't recognise, contact that business directly to cancel or clarify. Report the call to ACMA at acma.gov.au and Reverseau to help other contributors identify this pattern.