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(02) 8890 5555 · 0288905555

12 reports Emerging

Mixed Signals Low

Community reports describe varied experiences with (02) 8890 5555.

Based on 12 reports Reasonable confidence Reports have been coming in steadily
Scam Uncertain Suspicious Legit Nuisance Local service Parramatta, NSW 1740
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Quick Assessment

Should I answer?

Caution

Reports for (02) 8890 5555 are mixed, so verify who is calling before you share anything.

Should I call back?

Verify first

Check the organisation's real number before calling (02) 8890 5555 back.

What to do next?

Monitor and block

Block (02) 8890 5555 if the contact is unwanted. Report it if things become more concerning.

What People Report

P
Pop
Uncertain

This number is used by Parramatta nsw Detectives and anti terrorism proactive squad team to check on individuals through other means to see if phone numbers and address still add up will get an old lady on the phone asking about random hospital stuff but yeah used to geotrack phones locations and random information.

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(02) 8890 5555 has 12 community reports. The analysis below summarises what people have reported about calls and messages from this number.

What the Reports Show for (02) 8890 5555

Overview

How risky?
Low
Confidence
Reasonable
Based on 12 reports
Do reporters agree?
Mixed reports
Activity
Emerging

How People Described (02) 8890 5555

Reports describe a range of interactions with no dominant classification. Common themes in the reports include hospital, westmead, appointment.

Uncertain
42%
Legit
33%
Scam
8%
Suspicious
8%
Nuisance
8%

How the Contact Happened

Phone call
50%
Missed call
50%

Was the Contact Expected?

Expected: 33% Unexpected: 58%

Reported Behaviour for (02) 8890 5555

Tactics People Mentioned

These are the tactics community members identified when reporting interactions with (02) 8890 5555.

Impersonation 50% Silent call 50%

How Interactions Played Out

Of the people who reported contact from (02) 8890 5555, here is how far the interaction went.

Contacted 12
Engaged 10

Has Anyone Confirmed the Caller Was Genuine?

More Context

Reporting Timeline

Reports Over Time

07 days
030 days
090 days
212 months

People Looking Up (02) 8890 5555

2Today
17 days
130 days
0Searches per report

Unusually high search activity right now

Gaps in Reporting

Long gaps between reporting periods can mean the number was reassigned or used by someone new.

How Other Readers Rated the Reports

Helpful Votes

100% of 1 votes found reports helpful

Common Themes

Hospital 50% Westmead 42% Appointment 33%

How Much Detail Did People Share?

On average, 69% of the report form was filled in

Most reports include useful detail, and 17% include detailed descriptions.

Number Details

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Reports about (02) 8890 5555

These reports were submitted by community members.

A
Anonymous
Suspicious

Two calls on consecutive days. first time claimed to be confirming cancer appointment, I don't have cancer. didn't answer second call

Phone call Unsolicited
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R
Ritchie
Legitimate

Called back to confirm appointment details, legitimate callback from place I'd contacted

Phone call
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C
Catlin
Uncertain

Missed call, number reportedly linked to Westmead Hospital. Don't know anyone there

Missed call
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T
Tedeschi
Uncertain

The Number 02 8890-5555, keeps ringing no idea, some people say it's Westmead Hospital??????, Caution.

Missed call Unsolicited
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A
Anonymous
Legitimate

Westmead hospital trying to confirm an appointment, but they left no message what a waste of their time.

Missed call
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A
Anonymous
Nuisance

Couple of missed calls, when picked up it was dead silence

Phone call Unsolicited Silent call
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A
Anonymous
Uncertain

Called but didn't leave a message

Missed call Unsolicited
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A
Anonymous
Legitimate

Westmead Hospital confirming my appointment

Phone call
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T
Tolentino
Legitimate

Westmead Hospital. Parramatta. NSW.

Not a scam call.

Phone call
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S
Schnitzler
Uncertain

Number called twice, didn't recognize it, blocked

Missed call Unsolicited
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Frequently Asked Questions

What tactics have people reported for (02) 8890 5555?

The most common tactics mentioned are Impersonation (50%), Silent call (50%). That comes from 2 reports that described what happened.

Is (02) 8890 5555 still active?

This number has been getting more reports over time. 0 reports came in over the past month.

How reliable are the reports for (02) 8890 5555?

There is a reasonable amount of data, with a reasonable level of consistency. People describe different experiences, so the overall picture is mixed.

Is (02) 8890 5555 a scam?

The primary classification is uncertain (42%), not scam, based on 12 reports.

How does (02) 8890 5555 contact people?

Mostly by phone call (50%), but people also report phone call (50%), missed call (50%).

What do people say about (02) 8890 5555?

People describe it as: Uncertain (5), Legit (4), Scam (1), Suspicious (1), Nuisance (1). Common themes in the written reports include hospital, westmead, appointment.

Did people expect calls from (02) 8890 5555?

58% of people didn't expect to hear from this number, while 33% did. 33% of reporters expected this contact, a notable proportion in the data.

Has (02) 8890 5555 been verified as legitimate?

3 people said they verified the caller through: Known contact (3). Overall, that evidence is moderate.

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