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02 8645 3373 (0286453373): Contributors report calls impersonating Commonwealth Bank requesting phone banking passwords. Silent calls and repeated attempts reported.
Commonwealth Bank Impersonation Reports for 02 8645 3373
Six contributors have flagged calls from 02 8645 3373 (also written as 0286453373) with two distinct patterns emerging. The most serious reports involve callers impersonating Commonwealth Bank, specifically requesting phone banking passwords from recipients. Two separate contributors reported receiving calls claiming to be from Commonwealth Bank, with callers directly asking them to enter their phone banking password. This is a clear impersonation scam tactic, as legitimate banks never request passwords via unsolicited calls.
Beyond the impersonation attempts, one contributor reported receiving repeated silent calls from 02 8645 3373 - calls that connect but immediately hang up with no message. Another contributor noted they blocked a similar call from a Blacktown number the previous week, suggesting a pattern of repeated contact attempts across multiple numbers or variations.
What Callers from 02 8645 3373 Claim
Contributors who answered calls from 02 8645 3373 report that callers identified themselves as Commonwealth Bank representatives. The callers then moved directly to requesting sensitive information - specifically asking recipients to enter or provide their phone banking password. This is a hallmark of financial impersonation scams, where attackers attempt to gain unauthorised access to bank accounts by posing as the institution itself.
One contributor received their call early in the morning, which aligns with common scam timing patterns when people may be less alert. The callers did not reference specific account issues or provide legitimate-sounding reasons for requesting passwords - they simply claimed to be from Commonwealth Bank and asked for the sensitive credential.
Report Patterns and Timing
The calls to 02 8645 3373 span several months, from late February through April 2026. The number is allocated to an Optus local service in NSW. One contributor reported receiving their call early morning, while others experienced calls at various times including early morning hours (around 9:19 AM and 1:07 AM based on report timestamps).
Beyond the two confirmed impersonation attempts, additional reports indicate broader nuisance activity - including silent calls that hang up immediately, voicemails with no message, and missed calls with no follow-up. One contributor mentioned being called from a Blacktown number with no message, then blocking a similar attempt the week prior, suggesting either the same scammers using variations or a broader contact campaign.
What to Do If You Receive a Call from 02 8645 3373
If 02 8645 3373 calls you:
- Do not: Provide your phone banking password, PIN, or any other banking credentials over the phone
- Do not: Confirm personal information like full name, address, or account numbers requested by the caller
- Do not: Follow any instructions to enter information into your phone or visit a website they provide
- Do: Hang up immediately if the caller claims to be from your bank
- Do: Block the number in your phone to prevent future calls
- Do: Contact your bank directly using the phone number on the back of your card or their official website to verify whether they tried to reach you
- Do: Report the call to the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) and Scamwatch
How to Report 02 8645 3373
If you've received a scam call from 02 8645 3373, report it through these official Australian channels:
- Scamwatch: scamwatch.gov.au - report the call and help alert other Australians about this number
- ACMA (Australian Communications and Media Authority): acma.gov.au - lodge a complaint about the unwanted call
- Your bank: Contact Commonwealth Bank directly using the number on your card to report the impersonation attempt
- ReportCyber: cyber.gov.au - if you've provided any information to the scammer
- Reverseau: Help other Australians by contributing your experience with 02 8645 3373 to our community reports
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What Our Users Reviewed
Ring with no message left
Similar number called yesterday from a local suburb, got a fake bank message when I rang back
Rings 2-3 times a day, never answered, no voicemail, been going on for weeks
Keeps calling and hanging up straight away, no message ever
Called early morning saying Commonwealth Bank, asked to enter phone banking password, seems like a scam
Call from Blacktown with no message, blocked a similar one last week
Called claiming to be Commonwealth Bank, asked me to enter my phone banking password. Seems like a scam
Voicemail with no message, tried again with a different number after I blocked it
Another annoying call, no voicemail left
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WRITE A REVIEWFrequently Asked Questions
Should I ever provide my phone banking password over the phone to someone claiming to be from Commonwealth Bank?
Never. Commonwealth Bank and all legitimate banks will never ask for your phone banking password over the phone. If someone calling 02 8645 3373 or any number claims to be from your bank and asks for your password, it is a scam. Hang up immediately and contact your bank using the number on your card.
What should I do if I answered a call from 02 8645 3373 and provided my password?
Contact Commonwealth Bank immediately using the number on the back of your card or their official website. Do not use any contact details the caller provided. Tell your bank you may have shared your phone banking password and ask them to secure your account. Change your password right away. Monitor your account for unauthorised transactions. Consider reporting to cyber.gov.au as well.
Why does 02 8645 3373 keep calling me if I don't answer?
Contributors report that 02 8645 3373 makes silent calls that hang up immediately, or leaves voicemails with no message. This is often scammers testing whether a number is active and owned by a real person, or it could be an automated system cycling through contact lists. Blocking the number is the best response.
I blocked 02 8645 3373 but similar calls keep coming from other numbers. What should I do?
One contributor noted blocking a similar call from a Blacktown number, then received another attempt the next week. Scammers often use multiple numbers or number variations. Report each suspicious call to Scamwatch (scamwatch.gov.au) and ACMA (acma.gov.au). You can also contact your phone provider about call filtering options. Continue blocking each new number.
Is 02 8645 3373 a real Commonwealth Bank number?
No. While 02 8645 3373 is allocated as an Optus local service in NSW, the callers impersonating Commonwealth Bank are scammers using it to trick people. Real banks do not conduct phone banking password requests via unsolicited calls. If you need to contact Commonwealth Bank, use the official number on your card or their website rather than any number a caller provides.
What information have other contributors shared about 02 8645 3373?
Six contributors have reported this number. Two specifically reported impersonation calls asking them to enter their phone banking password. Another reported receiving multiple silent calls from 02 8645 3373 that hang up immediately with no message. Others noted voicemails with no content and repeated attempts to reach them. The pattern suggests either the same scammers making multiple contact attempts or an automated system testing active numbers.