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- Spam
Community reports for 02 8528 0967 (0285280967): Calls from this NSW number leave no voicemail, don't answer callbacks, and may be linked to number spoofing activity.
Suspicious Activity Reports for 02 8528 0967
Three contributors have reported activity from 02 8528 0967 (also written as 0285280967), a NSW-based local service number. The reports paint a pattern of calls that leave no voicemail, don't connect when called back, and in one case, may involve number spoofing tactics. The lack of legitimate communication coupled with failed callback attempts suggests this number is being used for automated or suspicious dialling activity rather than genuine customer service.
One contributor received calls from 0285280967 and when attempting to return the call discovered the number was not in service. Another report indicates this number may be associated with Mobile Testers, an operation that uses number spoofing to verify whether phone numbers are active before selling contact lists to telemarketers.
What Callers from 02 8528 0967 Do
Reports from 02 8528 0967 describe a pattern of non-communicative calls. One contributor noted that calls from this number simply rang out without leaving a voicemail message. When they attempted to call back the 02 8528 0967 number, they were told the number was not in service. Another contributor received multiple calls from 0285280967 that they couldn't identify and described the calling pattern as potentially automated.
The most specific report suggests 02 8528 0967 may be linked to number spoofing activity, where the actual caller uses spoofed numbers to test which phone numbers are active. Once verified as active, these numbers are then sold to telemarketing and spam operations, explaining why contributors continue to receive calls they cannot identify after an initial contact from 0285280967.
Call Patterns and Timing
Reports for 02 8528 0967 show sporadic missed calls without associated voicemails. One contributor mentioned receiving heaps of calls they couldn't identify, suggesting the initial contact from 0285280967 may have triggered their number being added to active contact lists. The calls appear to use automated dialling, as one contributor specifically noted the activity looked like it came from an automated dialler system.
The allocation data shows 02 8528 0967 is registered as a local service with Symbio Networks in NSW, though the actual calling behaviour doesn't align with typical local service usage, further supporting the theory that the number has been spoofed or is being misused for testing purposes.
What to Do If You Receive a Call from 02 8528 0967
If 02 8528 0967 calls you:
- Do not: Call the number back immediately, as it may not actually be in service or may connect you to an unrelated party
- Do not: Provide any personal information if you do answer
- Do: Let calls go to voicemail and check your voicemail regularly
- Do: Block the number immediately if calls persist
- Do: Be aware that if this is a spoofed number, blocking it may not prevent similar calls from other spoofed numbers
- Do: Keep a log of calls from 0285280967 and other unidentified numbers to identify patterns
How to Report 02 8528 0967
If you receive calls from 02 8528 0967 (0285280967) that you believe are suspicious or part of a number spoofing operation, report them to the relevant Australian authorities:
- ACMA (Australian Communications and Media Authority): Report number spoofing and suspicious calling patterns at acma.gov.au
- Scamwatch: If you believe the calls are scam-related, report them at scamwatch.gov.au
- ReportCyber: If the calls appear to be part of cyber fraud activity, use cyber.gov.au
- Reverseau: Contribute your own experience with 02 8528 0967 to help other Australians identify this number
Number spoofing is a serious issue that makes it difficult for people to identify legitimate callers. Your report helps authorities understand the scope of spoofing operations and may lead to action against the organisations behind them.
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What Our Users Reviewed
Didn't pick up, no message, looks like an automated dialler
Let it ring out, no VM. called back and got told number not in service. been getting heaps of calls I can't identify
Apparently associated with Mobile Testers doing number spoofing to check if numbers are active, then sell to telemarketers
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WRITE A REVIEWFrequently Asked Questions
Should I call back 02 8528 0967 if I miss a call?
No. One contributor who called back 0285280967 was told the number was not in service. This is a red flag that the number may have been spoofed or is not a legitimate business line. Calling back could confirm your number is active to scammers and telemarketers. Instead, block 02 8528 0967 and do not return the call.
What is number spoofing and why would someone use it on 02 8528 0967?
Number spoofing is when someone makes calls appear to come from a different number than the one actually making the call. According to a community report, 02 8528 0967 may be linked to Mobile Testers, which uses spoofed numbers to verify which phone numbers are active before selling those numbers to telemarketers and other organisations. This is why your number may be added to spam lists after receiving a single call from 0285280967.
Why don't callers from 02 8528 0967 leave voicemails?
Multiple contributors reported that calls from 0285280967 leave no voicemail. This is typical of automated number spoofing operations, which are simply testing whether your number answers or checking if it's active. There's no legitimate message to leave because the caller's only goal is to verify your number is real so they can add it to contact lists. This automated behaviour is another strong indicator that 02 8528 0967 should be blocked.
I've started getting lots of spam calls after one call from 02 8528 0967. Is this related?
Possibly. One contributor reported receiving heaps of calls they couldn't identify after contact from 0285280967. If this number (or a spoofed version of it) tested your number, it may have been marked as active and sold to telemarketing operations. This explains why one call from 02 8528 0967 might lead to multiple subsequent calls from different numbers.
Is 02 8528 0967 a legitimate NSW business number?
While 02 8528 0967 is registered as a local service with Symbio Networks in NSW, the calling behaviour reported by contributors does not match legitimate business use. Legitimate businesses leave voicemails, answer when called back, and have valid reasons for calling. The fact that 0285280967 produces no message, doesn't connect when called back, and may be used for number spoofing suggests the number has been compromised or is being misused.
What should I do if I've already engaged with this number?
If you've answered a call from 02 8528 0967 and didn't provide personal information, you're likely safe from immediate fraud. However, block 0285280967 immediately to prevent future calls. Monitor your account and credit for unusual activity. If you're receiving increased spam calls afterwards, report them to ACMA at acma.gov.au and consider registering with the Do Not Call Register at donotcall.gov.au, though this won't stop spoofed numbers. Report your experience with 02 8528 0967 on Reverseau to help identify this pattern.