02 8359 0339 - 0283590339: Impersonation and Robocall Reports

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Community reports for 02 8359 0339 (0283590339) describe impersonation calls claiming to be from Commbank and Australian government agencies, plus suspicious SMS in Mandarin.

Impersonation Reports for 02 8359 0339

Three contributors have reported suspicious activity from 02 8359 0339 (also written as 0283590339), with a clear pattern of impersonation attempts. Two of the reports describe callers falsely claiming to represent legitimate Australian organisations - one posing as Commonwealth Bank and another claiming affiliation with Australian Internal Affairs. The third report flagged an unusual SMS in Mandarin received from this number, suggesting potential financial targeting or data harvesting.

The impersonation reports from 02 8359 0339 are particularly concerning because they exploit trust in recognisable Australian institutions. When someone answers a call from 0283590339 claiming to be Commbank, the caller is leveraging the bank's reputation to bypass natural scepticism and potentially access sensitive financial information.

What Callers from 02 8359 0339 Claim

One contributor answered a call from 02 8359 0339 where the caller claimed to represent Commonwealth Bank. No further details were provided about what the caller demanded or what account information they sought, but the impersonation itself is a red flag for potential account compromise attempts.

A separate report documented a robotic call from 0283590339 claiming the caller represented Australian Internal Affairs. The automated nature of this call, combined with the false government agency claim, suggests a mass-targeted scam rather than a personalised social engineering attempt. Contributors receiving robocalls from 02 8359 0339 report the caller used a synthetic voice, which is typical of bulk scam campaigns.

The SMS report from 02 8359 0339 contained text in Mandarin, which may indicate targeting of Chinese-speaking Australians or a broader phishing campaign using language barriers to reduce recognition of the scam.

Report Patterns and Community Insights

The three reports span different contact channels - two inbound calls (one answered, one robocall) and one SMS. This multi-channel approach from 02 8359 0339 suggests an operation attempting to reach recipients through whatever method succeeds. The reports were received across mid-2025 and early 2026, indicating this number remains active.

The allocation data shows 02 8359 0339 is registered as a local service number in NSW via Symbio Networks Pty Ltd. This legitimate-appearing registration makes the impersonation tactics more effective, as callers can claim to be local Australian businesses or government agencies without an obvious international number indicator.

What to Do If You Receive a Call from 02 8359 0339

If 02 8359 0339 calls you:

• Do not: Confirm any personal details, account numbers, or financial information. Do not act on requests for immediate payment or account verification.
• Do: Hang up immediately if the caller claims to represent a bank or government agency. Legitimate banks and government organisations will not call requesting sensitive information.
• Do: If you believe your Commbank account may be compromised, end the call and phone Commonwealth Bank directly using the number on your bank card or statement - not any number provided by the caller.
• Do: Block 02 8359 0339 in your phone settings and mark the number as spam to prevent repeated attempts.
• Do: Be especially cautious with calls from 0283590339 claiming to represent government agencies like Internal Affairs, as these are frequent impersonation targets.

What to Do If You Receive an SMS from 02 8359 0339

If you receive an SMS from 02 8359 0339:

• Do not: Click any links in the message, even if the text appears to be in another language or contains a recognisable organisation's name.
• Do not: Reply to the message or acknowledge receipt.
• Do: Delete the SMS immediately.
• Do: Report the SMS as spam by forwarding it to 0429 999 888 (ACMA's spam reporting line).
• Do: Block 0283590339 in your messaging app to prevent further contact.

How to Report 02 8359 0339

If you've received impersonation calls or suspicious SMS from 02 8359 0339, report your experience:

• To ACMA (Australian Communications and Media Authority): Report the call or SMS at acma.gov.au. ACMA investigates illegal telemarketing and telecommunications fraud.
• To Scamwatch: Lodge a detailed report at scamwatch.gov.au, especially if money was lost or personal information was compromised.
• To your bank: If the call impersonated Commbank or another financial institution, notify your bank immediately using the contact details on your account.
• To Reverseau: Contribute your experience with 02 8359 0339 to help other Australians identify and avoid this number.

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