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02 8359 0305 (0283590305): 2 community reports including spam calls asking for medical information and missed calls with no voicemail.
Spam and Uncertain Reports for 02 8359 0305
Two contributors have reported activity from 02 8359 0305 (also written as 0283590305), a NSW-based local service number. Reports indicate a mix of answered spam calls and missed calls. One contributor who answered a call from 02 8359 0305 encountered a caller asking for information about their doctor, which is a common data harvesting tactic. The contributor's quick thinking in claiming to be at a police station caused the caller to disconnect immediately.
The second report about 0283590305 describes a missed call on a Monday afternoon with no voicemail left. This pattern of unanswered calls without follow-up messages is typical of robocall or automated dialling systems that connect sporadically.
What Callers from 02 8359 0305 Are Reported to Say
The one answered call from 02 8359 0305 involved a direct request for medical information. The contributor did not provide details about what specific health data was being sought, only that the caller was persistent enough to remain on the line until confronted with a false claim about the caller's location. This type of approach suggests the caller was using information gaps to test responses rather than reading from a script.
No voicemail was left during the missed call to 0283590305, which is consistent with campaigns that use mass dialling lists and hang up if unanswered or if they detect an answering machine.
Call Patterns and Timing
The missed call from 02 8359 0305 occurred at 4:52 PM on a Monday, within standard business hours. The answered call was received at midday on a weekday. Both calls came through to NSW contributors, matching the service provider allocation for 0283590305. No pattern of repeated calls is documented in the available reports, though the diversity of call times and lack of persistence messaging suggests different triggering conditions rather than coordinated follow-up attempts.
What to Do If You Receive a Call from 02 8359 0305
If 02 8359 0305 calls you:
- Do not: Share personal information, medical history, or confirm any details about healthcare providers or medical conditions
- Do not: Return the call if you don't recognise the number
- Do: Let unknown calls go to voicemail and check if a message is left
- Do: Hang up immediately if the caller asks for medical, financial, or personal data
- Do: Block the number if calls from 0283590305 become repeated
How to Report 02 8359 0305
If you receive unwanted calls from 02 8359 0305, you can take the following steps:
- Report the number to the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) at acma.gov.au
- Register your number with the Do Not Call Register at donotcall.gov.au if you wish to reduce telemarketing calls generally
- Report the call as spam on Reverseau to add to community intelligence about 0283590305
- If the caller claims to represent a specific organisation, verify by calling that organisation directly using their official phone number (never use a number provided by the caller)
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What Our Users Reviewed
Called at 4:52 on Monday but no message
Spammer asking for info about my doctor. told them I was at Moorabbin Police Station and they got freaked and hung up
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WRITE A REVIEWFrequently Asked Questions
Why did the caller from 02 8359 0305 ask about my doctor?
One contributor reported that a caller from 02 8359 0305 directly asked for information about their doctor. This is a data harvesting tactic used to compile lists of medical professionals and their patient bases, which are valuable to telemarketing and scam operations. Do not confirm details about any medical providers when contacted by 0283590305 or similar unknown numbers.
Is 02 8359 0305 a legitimate business number?
02 8359 0305 is allocated as a local service number in NSW through Symbio Networks. Legitimate businesses use these prefixes, but so do scammers who spoof or use VoIP services. The community reports associated with 0283590305 describe spam behaviour, so treat calls from this number with caution unless you initiated contact or recognise the sender.
What should I do if I answer a call from 0283590305 and the caller asks personal questions?
Hang up immediately. Do not confirm, deny, or engage with questions about your medical providers, financial situation, or personal details. One contributor successfully ended a call from 02 8359 0305 by stating they were in a different location, demonstrating that callers often end the call if they detect a barrier to information gathering. You do not owe callers any explanation.
Should I return a missed call from 02 8359 0305?
No. If 0283590305 called and left no message, there is no legitimate reason to return the call. Returning calls to unknown numbers, especially those that don't leave voicemails, can flag your number as active and lead to more calls. Block the number instead if it calls again.
Could the missed call from 02 8359 0305 be a callback scam?
Callback scams typically leave voicemails urging you to call back urgently. The missed call from 0283590305 left no message, which is more consistent with an automated dialling campaign testing which numbers are active. However, if you did return the call and were asked to press buttons, verify funds, or provide details, that would indicate a callback scam component.
How can I block 02 8359 0305 on my phone?
Most Australian phones allow you to block numbers in the call history. On iPhone, open the recent call from 02 8359 0305, tap the info icon, and select 'Block this Caller'. On Android, long-press the number 0283590305 and choose 'Block number'. You can also ask your phone provider to block the number. Report it to ACMA at acma.gov.au and on Reverseau to help other Australians identify this number.