02 8403 2874 - 0284032874: Callback Request Scam

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One report for 02 8403 2874 (0284032874): Voicemail scam with impersonation and callback request tactics. Caller left dodgy message asking to press 2.

Callback Request Scam Reported for 02 8403 2874

A contributor has reported receiving a call from 02 8403 2874 (also written as 0284032874) that displays classic callback scam indicators. The caller left a voicemail with a suspicious message requesting the recipient press 2 in response, a common tactic designed to trigger return calls to premium-rate or spoofed numbers.

The report indicates the voicemail came from a number associated with Terrey Hills and Wombeyan Caves, NSW. The contributor noted the message sounded dodgy and wisely deleted the voicemail without engaging with the callback request. This number is allocated to Symbio Networks Pty Ltd as a local service in NSW.

What Callers from 02 8403 2874 Are Doing

Based on the single report, callers from 02 8403 2874 are using voicemail impersonation to mask their true identity. The specific tactic involves leaving a message that instructs recipients to press a number (in this case, pressing 2) to supposedly resolve an issue or speak with someone.

This press-2 callback request is a well-known scam method because it aims to generate a return call from the recipient. If the number is spoofed or diverts to a premium service, the scammer profits from the callback charges or gains access to the victim's phone line. The contributor's instinct to delete without pressing anything was the correct response to this 0284032874 call.

Report Details and Timing

The single report for 02 8403 2874 came through voicemail and was submitted in early March 2026. The contributor received the call but did not answer, allowing it to go to voicemail where the suspicious message was left. No additional timing patterns or frequency data are available from this isolated report, but the fact that the contributor questioned the authenticity suggests the message lacked credibility.

What to Do If You Receive a Call from 02 8403 2874

If 02 8403 2874 calls you:

• Do not: Press any numbers in response to voicemail instructions, return the call, or engage with the caller
• Do: Let calls go to voicemail, delete suspicious messages without responding, and block the number if calls repeat
• Do: Verify any claimed issue by independently calling the organisation they claim to represent using an official number from their website
• Do: Be aware that callers often use Terrey Hills or nearby NSW area codes to appear local and gain trust

Callback request scams rely on triggering an automatic response. By ignoring the voicemail instruction entirely, you break the scammer's chain of interaction.

How to Report 02 8403 2874

If you receive calls from 02 8403 2874 with similar callback request tactics, report the activity to Australian authorities:

• Report to Scamwatch at scamwatch.gov.au with details of the call, what was said, and when it occurred
• Lodge a complaint with the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) at acma.gov.au
• Report the number as spam to your phone provider to help block future calls
• If you believe you've been targeted by a callback scam, report it to ReportCyber at cyber.gov.au
• Share your experience on Reverseau by adding a community report for 0284032874 to help other Australians identify this number

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