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02 8528 5458 (0285285458): Contributors report AFP impersonation calls with urgency tactics. One detailed account describes a caller falsely claiming to be Australian Federal Police.
AFP Impersonation Reports for 02 8528 5458
One contributor received a call from 02 8528 5458 (also written as 0285285458) where the caller claimed to be from the Australian Federal Police. The caller used an accent that made communication difficult and asked whether the recipient had posted a parcel to China. When challenged about the caller's identity, the contributor hung up immediately. The same number called back straight away, but the call was rejected and the number was blocked.
When the contributor called back 0285285458 out of curiosity, they reached an answering machine for "Experience Technology" claiming they were 7th in a queue. After waiting, the call was abruptly cut off, suggesting the operation uses a business name as cover.
What Callers from 02 8528 5458 Claim
The reported caller from 02 8528 5458 falsely identified themselves as Australian Federal Police. They used questions about international parcels to China as a pretext to engage the recipient. This is a classic impersonation tactic designed to create perceived authority and legitimacy before escalating to demands for personal information or payment.
The immediate callback after being hung up on is notable - it suggests the caller was not deterred by rejection and persisted with urgency tactics. The answering machine discovery that 0285285458 routes to "Experience Technology" indicates the scam operation may be using a legitimate-sounding business name to obscure their true identity.
Report Patterns and Timing
Of six total reports for 02 8528 5458, five were missed calls with no message left. One contributor received an answered call at 18:34 (6:34 PM). Another report logged a call at 5:34 PM, and a separate report noted calls around 7:30-8:30 PM NSW time. The pattern of multiple calls within short timeframes (one report described two quick rings followed by two more calls 30 seconds later) suggests automated or semi-automated dialling.
Most contributors chose not to engage with the number, reflecting awareness of scam risks. Only one person answered the call and engaged with the caller, leading to the detailed AFP impersonation report.
What to Do If You Receive a Call from 02 8528 5458
If 02 8528 5458 calls you:
- Do not: Answer if you don't recognise the number, return the call, or engage with requests about parcels, personal details, or payment
- Do: Let it go to voicemail, block the number immediately after the first call, verify any AFP contact through the official AFP website or phone line before responding
- Do not: Trust caller ID alone - scammers can spoof legitimate government agency numbers
- Do: Hang up immediately if the caller becomes aggressive, uses urgency tactics, or makes unusual requests
If the caller from 0285285458 calls back after you've rejected them, this is a red flag for persistence tactics typical of scam operations. Blocking after the first unwanted call is recommended.
How to Report 02 8528 5458
Report calls from 02 8528 5458 and 0285285458 to the following Australian government resources:
- Scamwatch: Report AFP impersonation and government agency scams at scamwatch.gov.au
- ACMA (Australian Communications and Media Authority): Report the number for illegal telemarketing or persistent unwanted calls at acma.gov.au
- AFP (Australian Federal Police): If you have information about the scam operation, report at afp.gov.au or call 1300 330 066
- Reverseau: Contribute your experience with 02 8528 5458 to help other Australians identify this number
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What Our Users Reviewed
Missed call, appears to be a scam
It's a number used by scammers. Got call from this number at 18:34 claiming she is calling from AFP. As she had accent I couldn't understand, so I asked where she is calling from. She said Australian Federal Police. She asked whether I posted a parcel to China, I said no. You called the wrong number so I hung up. She called back straight away, I rejected and blocked the number.
I called back the number, it was answering machine of Experience Technology and said I am 7th in the queue, I waited and finally my turn but suddenly was cut off.
Rang at 5:34 pm. Did not answer. Just another curry munching scammer.
Two quick rings then two more calls 30 seconds later, blocked the number
Got notification of missed call but phone never rang, believe it's spam
Call came in on this number at 7.30 pm or 8.30 pm NSW time. I did not answer the call and no message was left to identify the caller. So, I assume it is a scammer.
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WRITE A REVIEWFrequently Asked Questions
Did the caller really claim to be from AFP when calling 02 8528 5458?
Yes. One contributor answered a call from 02 8528 5458 where the caller explicitly stated they were calling from the Australian Federal Police. This is a confirmed impersonation tactic. However, the contributor was suspicious because of the accent and the unusual question about parcels to China, which led them to hang up. Real AFP would never call demanding information about parcels in this manner.
Why did the caller from 0285285458 call back immediately after I hung up?
Scam operations often use persistence tactics when a call is rejected. The immediate callback from 0285285458 suggests the operation was willing to make multiple attempts with the same person. This is common with impersonation scams trying to create urgency or catch someone off-guard on a second attempt.
What does Experience Technology have to do with 02 8528 5458?
When one contributor called back 0285285458 out of curiosity, they reached an answering machine for "Experience Technology." This appears to be a business name used as cover by the scam operation. The use of a legitimate-sounding company name is designed to make the number appear genuine when the scammer references it during calls from 02 8528 5458.
Are the missed calls from 02 8528 5458 also part of the AFP scam?
Five of the six reports for 02 8528 5458 were missed calls with no message left. While it's unclear if all originated from the same scam operation, the pattern of repeated calls, combined with the confirmed AFP impersonation report, suggests 0285285458 may be used for multiple scam attempts across different people.
What time of day does 02 8528 5458 call?
The confirmed answered call from 02 8528 5458 occurred at 18:34 (6:34 PM). Other missed calls were logged around 5:34 PM and 7:30-8:30 PM NSW time. This suggests evening calling hours are preferred, which may target people at home when they're more likely to answer.
Should I call back 0285285458 to check if it's legitimate?
No. Never call back an unknown number, especially 0285285458, if you suspect it's a scam. This can confirm your number is active and may lead to escalated contact from the scammer. If you believe it's a government agency, hang up and call the official number from the agency's verified website instead.