02 8271 6222 - 0282716222: Commonwealth Bank Impersonation Scam

• Suspicious
• Scam

02 8271 6222 (0282716222): Automated calls impersonating Commonwealth Bank with fake $1800 transaction alerts. Contributors report robocalls requesting callback or confirmation.

Commonwealth Bank Impersonation Reports for 02 8271 6222

Two contributors have reported scam calls from 02 8271 6222 (also written as 0282716222) using automated voice messages that impersonate Commonwealth Bank. Both reports describe an automated female voice claiming an unauthorised $1800 transaction has been detected on the recipient's account, designed to trigger immediate action and panic.

The calls from 0282716222 follow a pattern common to financial impersonation scams: creating false urgency around a large charge, prompting recipients to take action before verifying the claim through official channels. One contributor noted the caller requested pressing '1' to confirm or dispute the transaction, a typical callback mechanism used by scammers to collect active phone numbers.

What Callers from 02 8271 6222 Claim

The automated message from 02 8271 6222 specifically claims a $1800 charge is pending on the recipient's Commonwealth Bank card. Contributors report the robocall uses an automated female voice with a generic message structure designed to sound official. One contributor attempted to return the call but could not connect, a common scammer tactic to avoid accountability while the initial automated message has already been delivered.

One report indicates the scammers behind 0282716222 operate from multiple numbers, suggesting a coordinated campaign. This multi-number approach is used to evade blocking and reporting, as recipients may not immediately recognise the pattern when calls come from different numbers but with identical messaging about Commonwealth Bank transactions.

Call Patterns and Recent Activity

Both reports of 02 8271 6222 were received in early March 2026, indicating recent activity. The scam targets recipients directly with the assumption they have Commonwealth Bank accounts, suggesting possible access to customer lists or targeted database sourcing. The automated nature of the calls from 0282716222 means they can be deployed rapidly across many numbers simultaneously, which may explain why one contributor received multiple calls from different numbers using the same script.

What to Do If You Receive a Call from 02 8271 6222

If 02 8271 6222 calls you with a message about an unauthorised transaction:

• Do not: Press any buttons, confirm your identity, or return the call to the number shown
• Do not: Provide your card details, PIN, or banking password over the phone
• Do: Hang up immediately and contact Commonwealth Bank directly using the number on your bank card or official statement
• Do: Check your actual account through the official Commonwealth Bank app or website before taking action
• Do: Block 0282716222 in your phone settings to prevent repeated calls

Commonwealth Bank will never ask you to press buttons, confirm transactions, or return calls from an automated message. If you're concerned about a real transaction, always contact the bank using the number printed on your card.

How to Report 02 8271 6222

If you receive scam calls from 02 8271 6222 (0282716222), report them to the following Australian authorities:

• Scamwatch at scamwatch.gov.au - lodge a report describing the Commonwealth Bank impersonation attempt
• ACMA (Australian Communications and Media Authority) at acma.gov.au - report the scam call and robocall activity
• Commonwealth Bank directly through their official fraud reporting line (number on your card) - alert them to the impersonation
• Reverseau - contribute your report to help warn other Australians about 02 8271 6222

Your report helps build the community intelligence that identifies and tracks scam numbers across Australia.

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