02 8359 2674 - 0283592674: Bank Impersonation and Robocall Reports

• Suspicious
• Scam

02 8359 2674 (0283592674): Community reports of Commonwealth Bank impersonation calls and Chinese-language robocalls. NSW number flagged for scam activity.

Bank Impersonation and Robocall Reports for 02 8359 2674

Two contributors have reported suspicious activity from 02 8359 2674 (also written as 0283592674), a NSW-based local service number. Reports indicate two distinct scam tactics: one caller impersonating Commonwealth Bank, and a separate robocall leaving voicemail messages in Chinese. This combination of impersonation and automated messaging suggests coordinated or opportunistic scam activity targeting the same number allocation.

What Callers from 02 8359 2674 Claim

One contributor who answered a call from 02 8359 2674 reported the caller claimed to represent Commonwealth Bank. The contributor did not provide further details about specific claims or demands made during the call, but the impersonation alone indicates a financial fraud attempt.

A second report about 0283592674 describes an unanswered call that left a voicemail message predominantly in Chinese. The contributor assessed the message as suspicious and suspected a scam, though the specific content of the automated message was not detailed in their report.

Call Patterns and Timing

The two reports from 02 8359 2674 came in through different channels. One contributor answered the call directly, while another received only a voicemail from an automated robocall. The robocall arrived late evening (10:21 PM), a common timing for scam operations targeting lower answer rates. No pattern of repeated calls from 0283592674 has been reported, though the presence of both live impersonation and robocall tactics suggests this number may be used flexibly by scammers.

What to Do If You Receive a Call from 02 8359 2674

If 02 8359 2674 calls you:

• Do not: Answer and provide personal details, confirm account numbers, or navigate online banking while on the call
• Do not: Return the call if the caller asks you to hang up and ring back
• Do: Hang up immediately if the caller claims to be from your bank
• Do: Contact Commonwealth Bank directly using the phone number on your bank card or official statement, never using a number provided by the caller
• Do: Block 0283592674 if the call repeats
• Do: Let unknown calls go to voicemail to assess legitimacy

What to Do If You Receive a Voicemail from 02 8359 2674

If 0283592674 leaves a robocall voicemail:

• Do not: Call the number back or follow any instructions in the message
• Do not: Click links or download files if the voicemail includes them
• Do: Delete the message immediately
• Do: Mark the number as spam in your phone settings
• Do: Report the message to your phone provider
• Do: Report the number to ACMA (Australian Communications and Media Authority)

How to Report 02 8359 2674

If you receive a scam call from 02 8359 2674 or 0283592674, report it through these channels:

• Scamwatch: Visit scamwatch.gov.au and report the call details, including time and what was claimed
• ACMA (Australian Communications and Media Authority): Report the number and call details at acma.gov.au
• Your bank: Contact Commonwealth Bank directly if the caller impersonated them, so they can flag the fraud attempt
• ReportCyber: If you lost money or had personal information compromised, report to cyber.gov.au
• Reverseau: Contribute your experience with 02 8359 2674 to help other Australians identify this number

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