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02 8552 8609 (0285528609): 5 reports including silent calls, vague voicemails, and suspicious requests for personal information. Mixed nuisance and spam activity.
Silent Calls and Suspicious Activity from 02 8552 8609
Five contributors have reported activity from 02 8552 8609 (also written as 0285528609), with a mixed pattern of silent calls, vague voicemails, and at least one suspicious attempt to extract personal information. The most common behaviour is silent calls where callers hang up immediately when answered, suggesting possible automated dialling or callback testing. One contributor who attempted to return the call found the number not in service, indicating the original call may have originated from an overseas call centre.
The allocation data shows 0285528609 is a local NSW number provided by Symbio Networks Pty Ltd. However, the discrepancy between a registered Australian number and overseas call centre indicators suggests potential number spoofing or misuse of the service.
What Callers from 02 8552 8609 Are Doing
Two separate contributors reported answering calls from 02 8552 8609 only to encounter immediate silence followed by disconnection. One contributor described picking up but the caller hung up right away. Another caller claimed affiliation with Creative and stated they were returning a call, despite the recipient having no prior contact with that organisation. This caller specifically requested an email address, raising concerns about personal information harvesting.
A voicemail message left on a contributor's phone simply said hello with no other context or identification. The vagueness of this message, combined with the silent calls, suggests deliberate obfuscation of the caller's identity or purpose.
Report Patterns and Timing
The five reports span from June 2024 to November 2025, with calls arriving across different times including early morning hours (03:20, 03:43, 04:14, 04:39) and mid-morning (09:06). This timing pattern is consistent with automated dialling systems testing phone numbers to verify they are active. The fact that multiple contributors answered and received silence or vague responses supports the theory that these are callback verification calls rather than traditional telemarketing or scam attempts.
However, one report specifically flags concern about the personal information request. A caller claiming to represent Creative, demanding email addresses without prior context, may indicate attempted data harvesting using a false business name as cover.
What to Do If You Receive a Call from 02 8552 8609
If 02 8552 8609 calls you:
- Do not: Provide personal information, email addresses, or return the call
- Do: Let unknown calls go to voicemail, note the time of the call for reference, and block the number if calls persist
- Do verify: If anyone claims to represent a known company, end the call and contact that company directly using a phone number from their official website
- Do not: Return the call if you missed it, as the number may not be in service and could incur costs or trigger further contact attempts
How to Report 02 8552 8609
If you receive unwanted calls from 02 8552 8609, you can report the activity to:
- ACMA (Australian Communications and Media Authority): Submit reports at acma.gov.au - this is the primary regulator for phone misuse in Australia
- Scamwatch: If you suspect scam activity, report details at scamwatch.gov.au
- Do Not Call Register: Register your number at donotcall.gov.au to opt out of telemarketing calls (note: this may not stop all unwanted calls from this particular number)
- Block the number: Use your phone's built-in call blocking feature to prevent future calls from 0285528609
- Contribute to Reverseau: Share your experience with this number on Reverseau to help other Australians identify the source and pattern of calls from 02 8552 8609
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What Our Users Reviewed
someone claiming to be Creative said they were returning a call, wanted my email but I had no idea what they meant
Answered and got silence, then they hung up
Tried to answer but they hung up right away
Missed call, attempted to call back, says number not in service (in U Australian accent so assuming it's overseas call centre) spam.
Voicemail just saying hello, very vague
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WRITE A REVIEWFrequently Asked Questions
What does 02 8552 8609 want when they call?
Reports suggest mixed purposes. One caller claimed to represent Creative and requested an email address, while others appear to be silent calls testing whether the number is active. The caller requesting email without prior context raises red flags about personal information harvesting. If 0285528609 calls claiming to represent a business, do not provide information and verify independently via official channels.
Why do I get silence when I answer calls from 02 8552 8609?
Two contributors reported answering 02 8552 8609 only to hear silence and immediate disconnection. This pattern is typical of automated callback testing systems that dial numbers to verify they are active, then disconnect when a human answers. The contributor who attempted to return the call found the number was not in service, suggesting the original call may have come from an overseas call centre using spoofed Australian numbering.
Is 02 8552 8609 a scam?
Based on five community reports, the activity from 0285528609 appears to be a mix of nuisance calls and suspicious behaviour rather than a confirmed scam. However, one contributor reported a caller requesting personal information (email address) while falsely claiming to represent Creative, which is a red flag. The predominance of silent calls suggests automated testing. To be safe, do not engage with calls from 02 8552 8609 and do not provide any personal information.
Should I call back if I missed a call from 02 8552 8609?
No. One contributor who attempted to return the call to 0285528609 found the number was not in service. Calling back could incur costs or signal to the caller that your number is active, potentially leading to more frequent calls. If you did not initiate contact with whoever is calling from 02 8552 8609, there is no legitimate reason to return the call.
Why is 02 8552 8609 registered to an Australian provider but seems to originate overseas?
One contributor noted the accent suggested an overseas call centre, yet the number did not work when called back. This suggests potential number spoofing, where callers use technology to display a legitimate Australian number (in this case, a Symbio Networks local NSW number, 0285528609) while actually calling from elsewhere. This is a common tactic used by scammers and telemarketers to increase answer rates.
What should I do if 02 8552 8609 keeps calling?
First, block the number using your phone's built-in call blocking feature. Report the calls to ACMA at acma.gov.au and consider registering your number with the Do Not Call Register at donotcall.gov.au. If the calls persist or escalate to aggressive behaviour or threats, report to Scamwatch at scamwatch.gov.au. Share your experience on Reverseau so other Australians can identify calls from 0285528609 as unwanted activity.