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Community report for 02 8359 9797 (0283599797): One contributor flagged a suspicious impersonation scam call. Check if this number has contacted you.
Impersonation Scam Report for 02 8359 9797
One contributor has reported a suspicious call from 02 8359 9797 (also written as 0283599797), identifying it as an impersonation scam with characteristics typical of Chinese scam operations. The caller appeared to be using false identity to deceive the recipient, a common tactic in organised scam networks targeting Australian phone numbers.
The report about 0283599797 indicates the caller engaged in impersonation, suggesting they misrepresented their identity or organisation to build false trust. This type of scam often involves callers claiming to represent legitimate Australian businesses, government agencies, or financial institutions.
What to Do If You Receive a Call from 02 8359 9797
If 02 8359 9797 calls you, take these immediate steps:
- Do not: Engage with the caller, confirm any personal information, or agree to transfer money or provide banking details
- Do: Hang up immediately and block the number in your phone
- Do: If the caller claims to represent a legitimate organisation (bank, government agency, NBN), independently verify by contacting that organisation directly using an official phone number from their website
- Do: Never return a call to this number or any number provided by the caller
Report Patterns for 02 8359 9797
This report came through as an answered call, meaning the contributor did connect with the caller. The number is allocated as a local service through Symbio Networks Pty Ltd in New South Wales, which can sometimes indicate spoofed or hijacked service numbers used by scammers to appear legitimate.
How to Report 02 8359 9797
Help protect other Australians by reporting this number through official channels:
- Scamwatch: Report to the ACCC's national scam reporting service at scamwatch.gov.au
- ACMA: Lodge a complaint about the call with the Australian Communications and Media Authority at acma.gov.au
- ReportCyber: If the scam involved a cyber element (phishing links, malware), report to the Australian Cyber Security Centre at cyber.gov.au
- Reverseau: Contribute your experience on Reverseau to help warn other Australian phone users about this number
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WRITE A REVIEWFrequently Asked Questions
What is the scam associated with 02 8359 9797?
One contributor reported an impersonation scam from 02 8359 9797 (0283599797), where the caller misrepresented their identity. Impersonation scams typically involve callers falsely claiming to represent banks, government agencies, or well-known companies to trick people into providing personal information or money.
Should I answer if 02 8359 9797 calls me?
No. Given the impersonation scam report for 0283599797, it's safest to let unknown calls go to voicemail. If you do accidentally answer a call from 02 8359 9797, hang up immediately without engaging with the caller.
What should I do if I already gave information to this caller?
If you provided personal details, banking information, or payment details to a caller from 02 8359 9797 (0283599797), contact your bank immediately and consider placing a fraud alert on your credit file. You can also report the incident to Scamwatch at scamwatch.gov.au.
Can I block 02 8359 9797 on my phone?
Yes. On most Australian mobile phones and landlines, you can block 02 8359 9797 directly in your phone's settings or call management app. This prevents the number from reaching you in future. You should also report the number to your phone provider.
Why would a scammer use a local NSW number like 02 8359 9797?
Scammers often spoof or compromise local numbers like 0283599797 because people are more likely to answer calls that appear to come from their own state or area code. This increases the chance the target will engage with the scammer's impersonation attempt.
Where can I report 02 8359 9797 to authorities?
Report the number 0283599797 to Scamwatch (scamwatch.gov.au), the ACMA (acma.gov.au), and contribute your experience on Reverseau. If the call involved a cyber threat, also report to the Australian Cyber Security Centre at cyber.gov.au.