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Community report for 02 8350 6572 (0283506572): Caller impersonated Commonwealth Bank in suspected scam. One contributor alerted.
Bank Impersonation Report for 02 8350 6572
A contributor has reported receiving a call from 02 8350 6572 (also written as 0283506572) from someone claiming to represent Commonwealth Bank. The caller's false identification as a major Australian bank is a classic impersonation tactic used in financial scams. This NSW local service number allocated to AAPT Limited has triggered a scam alert based on this single but significant report.
Bank impersonation calls typically aim to extract sensitive financial information, verify account details, or trick recipients into authorising unauthorised transactions. The fact that the contributor answered the call and recognised it as fraudulent is important-many recipients may not immediately identify the deception.
What the Caller Claimed
The contributor reported that the caller explicitly claimed to be from Commonwealth Bank. No additional details about the specific request or claim were provided in the report, but bank impersonators typically use one of these approaches:
- Request verification of account details or passwords
- Claim unusual account activity requiring immediate confirmation
- Ask for one-time passwords or SMS codes
- Demand urgent payment to "secure" your account
- Reference a supposed data breach or security update
If you receive a similar call from 02 8350 6572, the caller's claim of being from Commonwealth Bank should be treated with immediate suspicion.
What to Do If You Receive a Call from 02 8350 6572
If 02 8350 6572 calls you claiming to be from your bank:
- Do not: Provide any personal information, account numbers, PINs, or passwords. Never confirm or deny details the caller mentions.
- Do not: Return the call to the number shown on your phone-scammers may have spoofed the display.
- Do: Hang up immediately and contact Commonwealth Bank directly using the number on your bank card or the official Commonwealth Bank website.
- Do: Verify the call independently by calling your bank's official customer service line.
- Do: Block 0283506572 in your phone settings to prevent future calls from this number.
- Do: Report the call to the authorities (see below).
How to Report 02 8350 6572
Help protect other Australians by reporting this number:
- Scamwatch: Report the impersonation attempt at scamwatch.gov.au
- ACMA (Australian Communications and Media Authority): Lodge a complaint at acma.gov.au for the scam call
- Your Bank: Contact Commonwealth Bank directly to report the fraudulent caller impersonating their organisation
- Reverseau: Contribute your experience on this page to help build community awareness of 02 8350 6572
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WRITE A REVIEWFrequently Asked Questions
Why would someone impersonate Commonwealth Bank when calling 02 8350 6572?
Scammers impersonate major Australian banks because they rely on brand recognition and trust. When a caller claims to be from Commonwealth Bank, many people instinctively believe them. The goal is to extract passwords, account numbers, verification codes, or convince you to transfer money. One contributor received exactly this type of call on 0283506572 and correctly identified it as fraudulent.
What should I do if 02 8350 6572 calls me claiming to be from my bank?
Treat it as a scam and hang up immediately. Do not provide any information. Then contact your bank directly using the official number on your bank card or website-not any number the caller provided. Verify whether Commonwealth Bank actually tried to reach you. Block 0283506572 to prevent future calls from this number.
Is 02 8350 6572 definitely a scam number?
One community contributor has reported a scam call from 02 8350 6572 involving bank impersonation. This single report is significant because impersonating a bank is a serious criminal scam tactic. However, with only one report, we cannot confirm the number itself is permanently compromised-it's possible the number was spoofed. Treat any call from 0283506572 claiming to be from a bank as highly suspicious.
How can scammers fake Commonwealth Bank's phone number when calling from 02 8350 6572?
A technique called 'caller ID spoofing' allows scammers to manipulate the phone number that appears on your screen. The actual call may originate from a completely different number, but your phone displays something that looks legitimate-like a Commonwealth Bank number. When the contributor received the call on 02 8350 6572, the caller may have been spoofing a bank number or the 0283506572 number itself may have been compromised.
Should I call back 02 8350 6572 to confirm it was a scam?
No. Do not return calls to 0283506572 or any number claiming to be from your bank. Calling back plays into the scammer's hands and confirms your number is active. Instead, contact Commonwealth Bank directly using the official number on your card. If you're concerned about your account security after receiving a call from 02 8350 6572, log into your bank account through the official app or website to check for unauthorised activity.
What are the signs a caller from 02 8350 6572 is impersonating a bank?
Banks will never ask you to confirm passwords, PINs, or full card details over the phone. They will never demand immediate payment or threaten to freeze your account. If a caller from 0283506572 or any number makes urgent demands, creates pressure, or asks for sensitive information, it's a scam. Legitimate banks always let you hang up and call them back on an official number.