02 8860 2600 - 0288602600: BreastScreen NSW Calls

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• Suspicious

02 8860 2600 (0288602600) is BreastScreen NSW calling about mammogram appointments. Some contributors report unexpected silent calls from this number.

BreastScreen NSW Calls from 02 8860 2600

The number 02 8860 2600 (also written as 0288602600) is identified as BreastScreen NSW, a legitimate health screening service. Two contributors confirmed receiving calls from 02 8860 2600 regarding mammogram appointments, with one specifically noting contact about a screening appointment in Parramatta.

However, community reports for 0288602600 show mixed experiences. Alongside the confirmed BreastScreen NSW contacts, contributors have flagged unexpected calls from this number, including silent calls where the caller hung up immediately without speaking. One contributor described receiving a call from 02 8860 2600 that terminated abruptly, while another noted uncertainty about the call's origin despite the BreastScreen connection.

What Callers from 02 8860 2600 Say

When contributors have engaged with calls from 02 8860 2600, legitimate contacts involve BreastScreen NSW staff discussing mammogram screening appointments. One contributor received a call about scheduling a mammogram at a Parramatta location. The confirmed BreastScreen NSW reports indicate standard appointment-making conversations.

In contrast, the silent call reported from 0288602600 involved no communication from the caller side - the contributor answered but the line went dead after they picked up, with the caller disconnecting without explanation.

Report Patterns and Timing

Five contributors have reported interactions with 02 8860 2600 over approximately two years. Two reports confirm legitimate BreastScreen NSW screening calls, two describe uncertainty about the call's purpose, and one documents a silent call experience. The silent call from 0288602600 was answered by the contributor, but the caller provided no response before hanging up.

Reports span from April 2023 to November 2025, suggesting ongoing contact attempts from this number related to BreastScreen NSW operations. The variation in contributor experiences - from confirmed legitimate appointments to unexpected silent disconnections - suggests both genuine screening outreach and potentially spoofed or misdirected calls using this number.

What to Do If You Receive a Call from 02 8860 2600

If 02 8860 2600 calls you:

• If you expect a BreastScreen appointment: Answer and proceed with the call, as this is a legitimate NSW Health screening service
• If you don't recognise the number: Let it go to voicemail to verify the message, or call BreastScreen NSW directly using a number from the official NSW Health website
• If the call disconnects silently: Do not call back immediately - silent calls can indicate automated systems testing numbers. Instead, verify any appointment details through official BreastScreen NSW channels
• If you receive repeated silent calls: Block 02 8860 2600 and report the pattern to ACMA
• Do not: Share Medicare details or personal health information with callers unless you initiated the contact or verified their identity through official NSW Health channels

Verify BreastScreen NSW Contact

To confirm whether a call from 02 8860 2600 is legitimate, contact BreastScreen NSW directly using contact details from the official NSW Health website (nsw.gov.au). You can also check your screening history through the official BreastScreen portal. If you have a scheduled appointment, the date and location should match what the caller from 0288602600 references.

Contributors receiving unexpected calls from 02 8860 2600 may also verify by requesting the caller's name, location, and specific appointment details before providing any information in return.

How to Report 02 8860 2600

If you receive silent calls or suspicious activity from 02 8860 2600 (0288602600):

• Report silent calls and nuisance contact to ACMA at acma.gov.au
• Contact BreastScreen NSW directly through NSW Health to confirm whether the call originated from them
• For repeated or harassing calls, add 02 8860 2600 to your phone's blocked list
• Share your experience on Reverseau to help other contributors identify patterns with this number

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