02 8318 0085 - 0283180085: Suspicious and Nuisance Reports

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2 community reports for 02 8318 0085 (0283180085) from NSW describing suspicious voicemails and false accident claims with personal information requests.

Suspicious Activity Reports for 02 8318 0085

Two contributors have reported concerning activity from 02 8318 0085 (also written as 0283180085), a NSW-based local service number. The reports describe distinctly different tactics, both involving deceptive claims and attempts to gather personal details.

One contributor received a voicemail from someone claiming to be a young male, followed by an older voice instructing the caller to delete the message. This coordinated approach suggests deliberate concealment of the initial contact attempt. The second report describes a caller with an Indian accent claiming the recipient was involved in an accident, attempting to elicit personal identification information before abruptly disconnecting when challenged.

What Callers from 02 8318 0085 Say

The reports from 0283180085 reveal different social engineering angles. In one instance, the caller falsely claimed the recipient had been in an accident. This false premise is designed to bypass natural scepticism and trigger an emotional response, making victims more likely to share information without verification.

The voicemail report is particularly telling: the presence of an instruction to delete the message suggests the callers are aware their contact may be unwanted and are attempting to prevent verification or tracing. This behaviour indicates deliberate deception rather than legitimate business contact.

Callers from 02 8318 0085 appear to be testing for personal information responses. When the contributor from NSW questioned the accident claim or didn't provide the requested details, the caller hung up immediately rather than persisting with the story.

Report Patterns and Timing

The two reports from 0283180085 occurred several months apart, with the most recent report in December 2024 and an earlier report from July 2024. This suggests ongoing activity from this number rather than isolated incidents.

One contributor received the call while able to answer directly, while another was contacted via voicemail. The use of both voicemail and direct calls suggests the callers are attempting different contact strategies to increase the chance of reaching targets.

What to Do If You Receive a Call from 02 8318 0085

If 02 8318 0085 calls you:

• Do not: Share personal information, confirm your full name or identity details, or believe claims about accidents or emergencies without verification
• Do: Hang up immediately if the caller cannot clearly identify themselves and their organisation, independently verify any accident or emergency claim by contacting relevant authorities directly, and block the number to prevent future calls
• Important: Legitimate organisations will never ask for personal information via unsolicited calls. If someone calls claiming you were in an accident, contact your local police non-emergency line or the relevant service provider directly using a number you find independently.

How to Report 02 8318 0085

Community reports help protect other Australians from suspicious activity. If you receive calls from 0283180085, you can:

• Report the number to the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) at acma.gov.au - they investigate telemarketing and call scams
• File a report with Scamwatch at scamwatch.gov.au, especially if personal information was requested or a specific financial scam was attempted
• If the number is repeatedly calling, contact your phone provider (in this case, Symbio Networks) to request the number be blocked at the network level
• Report suspicious voicemails or message deletion instructions to ReportCyber at cyber.gov.au if you believe it relates to cybercrime
• Share your experience on Reverseau to alert other NSW residents and help build community awareness of this number's activity

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