02 8318 0213 - 0283180213: Suspicious Call Reports

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Community reports for 02 8318 0213 (0283180213): Two reports of strange calls including verification attempts and missed calls with no message.

Suspicious Activity Reported for 02 8318 0213

Two contributors have flagged calls from 02 8318 0213 (also written as 0283180213), a local service number registered to Symbio Networks Pty Ltd in NSW. The reports indicate unusual behaviour rather than a clear scam or spam pattern, but warrant attention given the verification-style approach described.

One contributor reported receiving a call where the person on the line immediately asked if they were the recipient, then hung up without explanation. This type of verification call is often used by bad actors to confirm a number is active before escalating to more aggressive contact attempts.

What Callers from 02 8318 0213 Are Doing

The behaviour reported suggests reconnaissance activity. A contributor who answered a call from 02 8318 0213 described the caller asking "Are you [name]?" before disconnecting. This pattern is consistent with list-cleaning operations where scammers verify working numbers for later exploitation.

A second report about 0283180213 involved a missed call with no voicemail left, a common tactic when callers are systematically working through contact lists to identify active numbers.

Report Patterns and Timing

The two reports span different contact scenarios. One occurred in June 2025 as a missed call, while the other was an answered call in April 2026. Neither contributor received follow-up contact, though the verification question in the first call suggests the number may be testing lists for future targeting.

Both reports came through the Reverseau community reporting system, indicating contributors were cautious enough to flag the interaction despite limited information available.

What to Do If You Receive a Call from 02 8318 0213

If 02 8318 0213 calls and asks verification questions like "Are you [name]?" or similar identity checks, do not confirm personal details. Hang up immediately. Legitimate organisations will not verify your identity through unscheduled inbound calls.

Do not call back unknown numbers that hang up or leave no message, as this can confirm your number is active to potential scammers. If you receive multiple calls from 02 8318 0213 over time, consider adding it to your phone's blocked list.

If the calls persist or escalate to sales pitches, threats, or requests for payment or information, document the date, time, and what was said, then report to the ACMA and Scamwatch.

How to Report 02 8318 0213

Contributors can report suspicious calls from 02 8318 0213 to the following Australian government resources:

Scamwatch (scamwatch.gov.au) - Report suspected scams and receive guidance on next steps.ACMA (acma.gov.au) - File complaints about unwanted calls and telecommunications misuse; ACMA investigates patterns across multiple reports.Do Not Call Register (donotcall.gov.au) - If receiving repeated telemarketing calls, register to opt out of unsolicited contact.

Add your report to Reverseau as well to help build community safety intelligence about 0283180213 and alert others to the number's behaviour.

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