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02 9000 8500 (0290008500): Contributors report Uber impersonation calls requesting personal information like driver license details. Most calls are legitimate Uber/Eats drivers, but scammers are spoofing the number.
Uber Impersonation Scam Reports for 02 9000 8500
02 9000 8500 (also written as 0290008500) has attracted 20 community reports with a mixed pattern: nine contributors confirmed legitimate Uber or Uber Eats driver calls, but two reports describe impersonation scams attempting to steal personal information. The number is allocated to a local service provider in NSW, which scammers are exploiting through caller ID spoofing.
The scam reports targeting 0290008500 reveal a concerning tactic. One contributor received a call claiming to be from Uber, stating there was a complaint against their account, then requesting the last six digits of their driver's license. When the contributor asked for identification, the caller hung up. The contributor verified with official Uber support that no legitimate call had occurred. A second scam report describes a caller claiming to be from Uber Eats despite the recipient having no recent orders.
What Callers Claiming to Be Uber Say
Legitimate drivers using 02 9000 8500 typically call to confirm delivery addresses or ask where to leave packages. However, the scammers impersonating Uber on this number use a different approach: they reference account complaints or issues, establish a sense of urgency, and request sensitive personal information.
One contributor reported the scammer mentioned a complaint against their account and immediately pivoted to requesting driver license details. This mirrors common identity theft tactics where scammers fabricate account problems to justify their information requests. The contributor noted that when challenged for identification, the impersonator disconnected rather than provide verification.
Call Patterns and Contributor Experiences
The reports for 0290008500 show varied timing and frequency. One contributor experienced four calls in the middle of the night with no voicemail left, describing it as very disruptive. Several other contributors reported missed calls late at night or early morning hours (between 11 PM and 4 AM) with no message, making it difficult to determine whether they were legitimate drivers or scammers.
The legitimate calls from 02 9000 8500 tend to occur when the recipient has an active Uber or Uber Eats order in progress, which is consistent with normal driver-to-customer communication. The scam calls, by contrast, appear to arrive unprompted and involve fabricated account issues.
Distinguishing Legitimate Calls from 02 9000 8500 Scams
Because legitimate Uber and Uber Eats drivers do call from this number, contributors should assess whether they have an active order or booking. Legitimate drivers calling about 0290008500 will reference specific delivery addresses or ride confirmations. Scammers will introduce account problems, complaints, or security issues and request personal information like license digits, banking details, or passwords.
Uber and its legitimate drivers will never ask for sensitive personal information over an unsolicited call. If you receive a call from 02 9000 8500 claiming your account has a complaint or security issue, this is a red flag for impersonation.
What to Do If You Receive a Call from 02 9000 8500
If 0290008500 calls you:
- Do: Check if you have an active Uber or Uber Eats order before answering
- Do: Let it go to voicemail if you're unsure about the call
- Do: Hang up immediately if the caller references account complaints and requests personal information
- Do: Verify any account issues by logging directly into the Uber app or visiting uber.com, not by using contact details provided by the caller
- Do not: Share your driver license number, banking details, passwords, or date of birth over the phone
- Do not: Follow links or download apps that the caller directs you to
- Do not: Return the call to 02 9000 8500 if you suspect it was a scam, as this may confirm your number is active
What to Do If You Receive an SMS from 02 9000 8500
If 0290008500 sends you an SMS:
- Do: Delete the message if it contains links or requests for personal information
- Do: Report the message as spam to your mobile provider
- Do: Forward the SMS to 0429 999 888 (ACMA's SMS reporting service)
- Do not: Click any links in the message
- Do not: Reply to the SMS
How to Report 02 9000 8500
If you've experienced a scam call or impersonation from 02 9000 8500, report it to:
- Scamwatch at scamwatch.gov.au - the Australian government's official scam reporting service
- ACMA (Australian Communications and Media Authority) at acma.gov.au - for phone and SMS complaints about spam and scams
- Uber Support - report the impersonation attempt within your Uber app or at uber.com/help, so Uber can investigate caller ID spoofing targeting their brand
- Reverseau - contribute your report to help other Australians identify this pattern
Reports about 0290008500 help authorities identify spoofing networks and protect other Uber users from identity theft attempts.
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What Our Users Reviewed
Called about my Uber Eats order
Was an Uber Eats driver asking where to leave my delivery. shouldn't be flagged as spam
caller claimed to be from Uber saying I had complaint against me, asked for last six digits of license. call dropped when I asked for ID, Uber support confirmed no one from their team called
Claimed to be Uber Eats but I haven't ordered anything recently, blocking it
Missed call, no message
Was my Uber driver calling after I booked a ride
Associated with Uber Eats or Uber Package drivers
Showed as suspected spam but they left voicemail, was my Uber driver confirming address for ride I'd ordered
Called 4 times in the middle of the night, no message left, very disruptive
was my Uber driver calling after I'd requested a delivery
Called me twice in two minutes I googled the number and found this page..
Uber Eats driver calling through Uber app about an order
Likely delivery driver trying to reach about shipment
Two calls late at night, no voicemail left
Late night call with no message left
I called back and was my uber driver from last night.
I live in Brisbane, twice $0.50 went from my bank saying Uber in Sydney… I had gotten a Uber earlier that day.
I’d been really busy for couple of weeks - speaker in my phone had broken so couldn’t take calls. Booked maybe 5 Ubers one week between myself a a friend. Then realised I was being charged when I ordered a Uber then again when drop of was complete. I actually thought is was taking the $1 tip I always pay. But with every new order for Uber it asked for tip & rating for last driver.
The day I pulled up my Uber activity I booked a Uber for a friend & payment came out - when driver arrived he asked for a PIN number for my Uber (never had one, used one, nor heard of it before. Said he took payment - “no that was last driver” you didn’t pay.
Had paid as last driver took funds & said I cancelled. These numbers have been calling since. Uber activity was like 3 x the amount of activity- hence was I was being charged over & over.
So maybe drivers wer pulling scam & got caught - hence the PIN number all of a sudden. Went inside pulled up activity - gone.
Received call to mobile phone only known by uber. This phone has Never been used to ring any one other than uber. Uber have rang me on this number. I received phone call from 02 9000 8500 at 10:42 pm on 27 July 2023 to this mobile phone.
The call went to message bank. No message left by person ringing. I have not and will not ring the number.
It's your uber driver trying to reach you.
I was at Melbourne Airport 8.40 pm Sunday night. I did just book an Uber but why would a Sydney land line ring me? I didn’t answer.
Scammer.
Called me at 1.10 am on a Sunday morning.
Received a call from this number. Did not answer.
I received a phone call from 02 9000 8500 twice this evening. I am located in Sydney NSW Australia and the time is 8:30 pm at night. I did not answer the call as I’m not expecting any important phone calls. Has anyone else had any calls from this number and/or have answered. Who was it and what was the outcome.?
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WRITE A REVIEWFrequently Asked Questions
Is 02 9000 8500 a legitimate Uber number?
02 9000 8500 (0290008500) is allocated to a local service provider in NSW, not directly to Uber. However, nine contributors confirmed they received legitimate calls from Uber or Uber Eats drivers on this number when they had active orders. The problem is that scammers can spoof caller ID to display 0290008500 when attempting impersonation. If you receive a call from 02 9000 8500 claiming to address an account complaint and requesting personal information, it is almost certainly a scam.
Why did the scammer hang up when I asked for ID on 02 9000 8500?
One contributor reported that when they questioned the caller from 0290008500 for identification, the impersonator immediately disconnected. This is typical scammer behaviour - they rely on pressure tactics and rushed timelines. When challenged with basic verification requests, they abandon the call rather than risk exposure. This is a strong indicator that 02 9000 8500 was being used for spoofing fraud, not a legitimate Uber communication.
What personal information did the scammer request on 02 9000 8500?
A contributor reported receiving a call from 0290008500 claiming to be from Uber and stating there was a complaint against their account. The caller then requested the last six digits of their driver's license. The contributor verified with official Uber support that no legitimate call occurred. Never provide license digits, banking information, or other sensitive data over an unsolicited call from 02 9000 8500 or any similar number.
Should I be concerned about the late-night calls from 02 9000 8500?
Multiple contributors reported missed calls from 0290008500 during late night and early morning hours (11 PM to 4 AM) with no voicemail left. One contributor experienced four calls in a single night. While some legitimate drivers may call at odd hours during late-night deliveries, the pattern of repeated calls with no message is suspicious. If you're receiving disruptive calls from 02 9000 8500 outside normal order windows, block the number and report it to ACMA at acma.gov.au.
Can I trust a call from 02 9000 8500 if I have a current Uber order?
If you have an active Uber or Uber Eats order, a call from 0290008500 is likely legitimate - drivers use this number to confirm delivery addresses or ask for access directions. However, legitimate drivers will never request driver license numbers, banking details, or passwords. If a caller from 02 9000 8500 references account complaints or security issues and demands personal information, hang up immediately, and verify any account concerns by logging into the Uber app directly rather than following the caller's instructions.
How do I verify if an Uber complaint is real after a call from 02 9000 8500?
Do not trust any account alerts communicated during an unsolicited call from 0290008500. Instead, log directly into your Uber account through the Uber app or website to check for any legitimate alerts or complaints. You can also contact Uber's official support team through the app. A real Uber support representative will never ask for your driver license number, password, or banking information over the phone. If you receive a call from 02 9000 8500 making these requests, it is impersonation fraud.