- Suspicious
02 8271 9907 (0282719907): Contributors report automated robocalls with multilingual prompts for English or Chinese assistance. Calls go to voicemail.
Robocall Reports for 02 8271 9907
Two contributors have reported receiving robocalls from 02 8271 9907 (also written as 0282719907). Both reports describe an automated voice message left on voicemail offering language selection options. The calls reached voicemail rather than connecting to a live person, and contributors did not engage with the automated system.
What the Automated Message Says
The robocall from 02 8271 9907 plays a prerecorded message offering language choices. According to contributor reports, the voicemail states: "For English assistance, please press one for Chinese assistance. Please press two." The message appears designed to prompt callers into pressing digits, which is a common robocall tactic to identify active phone numbers or route calls based on language preference.
Contributors who received calls from 0282719907 did not press any buttons or engage further with the system, choosing instead to block the number.
Call Patterns and Detection
Both reports of 02 8271 9907 came through voicemail, indicating the calls were not answered. The contributors let the calls go to their voicemail system, which captured the automated message. This suggests the robocall from 0282719907 targets numbers sequentially without prior verification of whether they are active or monitored.
The use of multilingual prompts in the 02 8271 9907 robocall is notable. This approach may be designed to identify which language groups are reachable, potentially for targeting follow-up campaigns or selling contact lists to third parties.
What to Do If You Receive a Call from 02 8271 9907
If 02 8271 9907 calls you:
- Do not: Press any buttons in response to the automated prompts, as this confirms your number is active and monitored
- Do not: Engage with the call or return it if a callback number is provided
- Do: Let the call go to voicemail so you can assess the message safely
- Do: Block 0282719907 immediately after receiving the call
- Do: Consider enabling "silence unknown callers" on your device if your phone supports this feature
How to Report 02 8271 9907
Robocalls that reach Australian consumers should be reported to protect others. Here are the steps:
- Report to the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) at acma.gov.au - they investigate robocalls and can take action against persistent offenders
- Lodge a complaint with the Do Not Call Register at donotcall.gov.au if you are registered and continue receiving unwanted calls from 02 8271 9907
- Report the robocall to Scamwatch at scamwatch.gov.au if you believe it is part of a broader scam campaign
- Contribute your experience on Reverseau to help other Australians identify and block 0282719907
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What Our Users Reviewed
I only answer. CALL is in my contacts. Unknown caller went to voicemail.
This is the Voicemail left.
“For English assistance, please press one for Chinese assistance. Please press two”
Block the number.
I only answer. CALL is in my contacts. Unknown caller went to voicemail.
This is the Voicemail left.
“For English assistance, please press one for Chinese assistance. Please press two”
Block the number.
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WRITE A REVIEWFrequently Asked Questions
What happens if I press a button when 02 8271 9907 calls?
Pressing any button on your keypad in response to the robocall from 02 8271 9907 confirms to the caller that your number is active and monitored by a real person. This can lead to more calls from 0282719907 and other numbers, as your contact details may be sold to other robocalling operations. It is best to ignore the prompts entirely and allow the call to go to voicemail.
Why does 02 8271 9907 offer English and Chinese language options?
The multilingual approach used by the 02 8271 9907 robocall serves multiple purposes. It may identify which language groups answer calls, segment contact lists by language preference, or prepare callers for follow-up calls in their preferred language. Contributors report the robocall from 0282719907 uses this tactic as an automated screening tool rather than offering genuine assistance.
Is 0282719907 a scam or just a nuisance call?
Based on community reports, 0282719907 is classified as a robocall rather than an active scam attempting to extract money or personal information. However, robocalls from 02 8271 9907 are still unwanted and often precede scam campaigns. Blocking this number and reporting it helps reduce the reach of robocalling operations.
Should I be concerned about the Optus connection to 02 8271 9907?
The phone number 02 8271 9907 is allocated to Optus Networks, but this does not mean Optus is responsible for the calls. Scammers and robocall operators regularly spoof phone numbers or route calls through legitimate service providers. The robocall from 0282719907 is likely using Optus infrastructure without Optus knowledge or consent.
How many people have reported 02 8271 9907?
Two contributors have reported receiving robocalls from 02 8271 9907 (0282719907) on Reverseau. While this is a small number of reports, it indicates the number is actively being used for automated calling campaigns. If you receive calls from this number, adding your report helps build awareness in the community.
What should I do if 0282719907 keeps calling after I block it?
If calls from 02 8271 9907 continue after blocking, the robocalling operation may be using different numbers or spoofing variations. Report each new number to ACMA at acma.gov.au and lodge a complaint with the Do Not Call Register at donotcall.gov.au. You can also adjust your phone settings to silence calls from numbers not in your contacts, which will prevent 0282719907 from ringing through while still allowing important calls to come through.