02 9015 3555 - 0290153555: Vodafone Impersonation Scam Reports

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02 9015 3555 (0290153555): 44 community reports of Vodafone impersonation calls requesting personal details. Callers claim account issues, TIO complaints, or phone upgrades to extract information.

Vodafone Impersonation Reports for 02 9015 3555

Community reports for 02 9015 3555 (also written as 0290153555) reveal a persistent pattern of callers impersonating Vodafone representatives. Of the 44 total reports about 0290153555, the dominant tactic involves callers claiming to be from Vodafone to extract personal information or verify account details. The allocation data indicates this number is registered as a local service with TPG Telecom Limited in NSW, yet multiple contributors have confirmed via official Vodafone channels that the callers are not affiliated with the telco.

What makes 02 9015 3555 particularly deceptive is the timing - many callers reach out hours after contributors have contacted Vodafone directly, suggesting possible data sourcing from the legitimate telco or interception of customer service requests. One contributor who called Vodafone that morning received a callback from 0290153555 within hours. Another reported a voicemail claiming to be from Vodafone regarding a TIO complaint the contributor had never filed.


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Ratings Distribution

2.1 out of 5
5 Stars 12%
4 Stars 4%
3 Stars 19%
2 Stars 17%
1 Star 46%

What Our Users Reviewed

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Anonymous

Reckon it's a con, don't pick up

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Anonymous

Caller had no clue who they were ringing, wouldn't say their name or where they were from

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Anonymous

Actually legit, it was the telco's customer support. They needed my PIN to verify me for a case I had open

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Broden

Lucky the number appeared as SUSPECTED SPAM on my Samsung phone, so I did not answer.

Seems to be a pattern here, I too called Vodafone earlier this morning (although they said they would call me back).

Then this number called me twice, but I did not answer.

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Anonymous

indian lady called asking for name and DOB two hours after calling Vodafone, hung up when reporter said didn't call anyone, same number called again with nothing said

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Anonymous

Blocked but still keeps trying to get through like a persistent fly

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Anonymous

Missed call, called back said it was Vodafone, left three and a half minutes of silence on voicemail

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Anonymous

Vodafone keeps calling despite me telling them to stop, already sent email, offshore crew doesn't understand

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Anonymous

Called and Vodafone confirmed it was a scam, they're monitoring my account

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Anonymous

Claimed to be from Vodafone but checked and number is listed as AAPT on the AMCA site. something feels off

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Anonymous

Spam caller, called loads of times, bails when I ask questions

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Anonymous

Definitely seems like a scam, caller couldn't even spell a four-letter surname right

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Anonymous

Voicemail claiming to be Vodafone about my TIO complaint, but i don't have Vodafone services and asked for written communication only

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Anonymous

Called Vodafone asking for callback on phone purchase, gave ID but got uneasy, called Vodafone main number and found out this person wasn't affiliated with them

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Anonymous

Called at 8:13am claiming to be Vodafone Care, Indian woman offering phone upgrade, hung up abruptly

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Anonymous

Called after I contacted Vodafone about my plan, phone didn't ring but showed missed call, no voicemail left, seems suspicious

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Anonymous

Call from Vodafone representative, they asked me to call back official Vodafone number, also got email from Vodafone confirming it

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Anonymous

Scammer spoofed a Vodafone number

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Anonymous

Scam caller, spoofed Vodafone number, as typing im on phone to real Vodafone 1555 and reporting spoofed number.

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Anonymous

It's a scam number only.

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Anonymous

supposedly from Vodafone NSW, got callbacks from two numbers, said I didn't want to talk but they called again

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Anonymous

Spoofed Vodafone number asking for personal information

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Anonymous

Pretended to know my name and bank, said protecting me from past scam, called 10:30 PM kept saying good afternoon, rude, subcontinental accent, very suspicious

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Anonymous

Was Vodafone customer care calling back after I submitted an online inquiry

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Anonymous

Missed call claiming to be Vodafone, spoke to live chat agent and no records of call

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Anonymous

Missed call claiming to be from Vodafone, but Vodafone confirmed no records of any calls from that number

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Anonymous

Called after I ordered phone online, asked for passport details, verified with Vodafone, order processed

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Anonymous

DO NOT GIVE PERSONAL DETAILS. Claimed to be Vodaphone. I called the 1300 number to verify and Vodaphone stated there was no call attempt made.

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Anonymous

Called instead of the Vodafone callback I arranged, Vodafone has no record of this attempt

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Anonymous

Didn't answer, reported as spam and deleted

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Anonymous

Got a call at 7.32 am, vodafone will only call at 8.30 am onwards, reported gov wed site, reported to vodafone, now posted on this review, but its a scammer thats spoofed voafone number, never answer it, just call vodafone 1555 number only.

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Anonymous

Called Vodafone to verify, they confirmed it's a scammer using their name

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Anonymous

Was Vodafone calling about a phone plan I applied for. application got rejected on credit check

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Anonymous

Silent call while watching YouTube, Truecaller said Vodafone trying to sell something

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Anonymous

Mark from Vodafone called to help fix my reception after I'd called customer service multiple times. he was calling from Mumbai

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Anonymous

Scammer claiming to represent Vodafone, caller based in India

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Anonymous

Some callers claim to be Vodafone employees but might be scammers, possibly linked to Vodafone India selling customer data

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Anonymous

Caller claimed to be from Vodafone saying service would be cut off, I'm not a Vodafone customer

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Anonymous

Was chatting with Vodafone online, provided my phone number, got transferred multiple times, chat disconnected. then got two missed calls from this NSW number, but text from a different number so can't tell what's legit

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Anonymous

Claimed to be Vodafone, warned connection at risk of termination, scam since I have no Vodafone service

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Anonymous

They called me twice. First time, they pretended to be vodaphone customer service. Second time, they said they were from FedEx.

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Anonymous

Man claiming to be from Vodafone Customer Care said complaints about another number in my name, but I only have one number, suspicious so I ended call

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Anonymous

Haven't had Vodafone in over 5 years, my number was never registered with them, seems highly suspicious

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Anonymous

Message saying mobile plan will expire soon, no specific details

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Anonymous

Called multiple times over weekend, voicemail was recorded prompt asking to select language, I'm not a Vodafone customer

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Anonymous

Indian woman managed to access my Vodafone account and ordered a phone to send to an unknown address. managed to stop the order in time

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Geary

was Vodafone confirming an order I placed

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Doss

Person claiming Optus customer service offering 40% discount for 3 months. Had heavy accent, hard to understand

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Schild

Woman with thick accent offering 50% discount for four months on Vodafone. Sounded dodgy when I looked it up

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Borowski

Caller claimed to be from Vodafone asking for my account PIN to give me a discount, I don't have a Vodafone account

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Tank

Vodafone called after I asked to update my plan

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Glazebrook

Don't speak English well... Think this number is a front for Vodafone's Asian call centre. Kept trying to convince me I don't need international minutes as I should use Whats App, Skype etc. Would NOT accept inappropriate for my 85 year old relatives. Pathetic and ridiculous constant harassment.


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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 02 9015 3555 actually Vodafone calling me?

Unlikely. While 02 9015 3555 (0290153555) is registered as a local service with TPG Telecom Limited in NSW, multiple contributors have called Vodafone's official number to confirm that callers from this number are not affiliated with Vodafone. One contributor discovered the number is listed as AAPT on the ACMA database, contradicting claims to be Vodafone. If you're unsure, hang up and call Vodafone directly using the number on your bill.

Why did 02 9015 3555 call me after I contacted Vodafone?

Several contributors reported receiving calls from 0290153555 within hours of contacting Vodafone themselves, suggesting the scammers may have access to customer service request data or are monitoring Vodafone communication channels. One contributor contacted Vodafone in the morning and received a call from 02 9015 3555 the same day. This is a major red flag and you should report it to Vodafone and Scamwatch immediately.

What personal information did callers from 02 9015 3555 ask for?

Callers from 02 9015 3555 (0290153555) have requested names, dates of birth, and ID numbers. One contributor reported an Indian woman asking for name and DOB two hours after they contacted Vodafone. Another was asked to provide their ID as part of a supposed phone purchase verification. Never provide this information to an unsolicited caller, even if they claim to be from Vodafone.

What happened when contributors questioned callers from 02 9015 3555?

Callers from 0290153555 typically hung up or went silent when questioned. One contributor reported the caller hung up immediately after saying they hadn't called anyone. Another noted the caller bailed when asked questions. A few reports mention leaving silent voicemails - one was three-and-a-half minutes of silence - a tactic sometimes used to confirm active phone numbers for future scam attempts.

How often is 02 9015 3555 calling people?

Reports about 0290153555 span from August 2025 to April 2026, indicating sustained activity. One contributor reported being called repeatedly despite blocking the number, describing it as persistent. Another received two calls from 02 9015 3555 in a short period. If this number keeps calling you, block it immediately and report to ACMA at acma.gov.au.

Should I call Vodafone back if 02 9015 3555 leaves a voicemail?

No. If 02 9015 3555 (0290153555) leaves a voicemail, do not return the call to any number mentioned in the message. Instead, look up Vodafone's official customer support number on your bill or their website and call that directly. One contributor did exactly this - they called Vodafone's official line and were told the person from 0290153555 was not affiliated with Vodafone. This is the safest way to verify any claim.