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Community reports for 02 9025 9745 (0290259745): Contributors flag this as a spoofed number blocked by major Australian telcos with 'not available' responses.
Spoofed Number Reports for 02 9025 9745
Three contributors have flagged 02 9025 9745 (also written as 0290259745) as a spoofed number. The consistent pattern across reports suggests this NSW local number is being used fraudulently, with the actual calls originating from elsewhere. All attempts to call back 0290259745 result in telco rejection messages, confirming the spoofing.
Reports indicate 02 9025 9745 is blocked at the network level by both Telstra and Optus. When contributors attempt to return calls to this number, they receive standard telco rejection responses rather than normal ringing or voicemail, a hallmark of spoofed numbers masking the true origin of incoming calls.
What Contributors Report About 02 9025 9745
One contributor described the callers as "Indian scammers," indicating the actual operators are likely based offshore and using the spoofed 02 9025 9745 number to appear locally based. The spoofing technique is designed to make recipients trust the call or respond more readily to what appears to be an Australian number.
When contributors attempt to verify the legitimacy of calls from 02 9025 9745 by calling back, they encounter telco responses: Telstra reports "The number you have called is not available from this service" and Optus responds with "Optus advises it is unable to connect your call." These identical rejection patterns confirm the number is flagged as problematic across major networks.
How Spoofing Works with 02 9025 9745
The fact that 0290259745 is blocked by telcos but continues to generate incoming calls demonstrates a spoofing technique. The number exists in telco systems but is disabled for outbound calling, yet scammers continue to use it as a spoofed caller ID on their outbound calls. This creates confusion: recipients see a local NSW number and may answer thinking it's legitimate, but when they try to call back, the telcos reject the call.
This pattern suggests the true origin of calls from 02 9025 9745 is a call centre or VoIP system overseas, likely in India based on contributor reports. The scammers have identified this disabled number and are using it repeatedly as a mask to appear locally credible.
What to Do If You Receive a Call from 02 9025 9745
If 02 9025 9745 calls you:
- Do not: Answer if you don't recognise the number, return the call, or engage with any request for personal or financial information
- Do: Let it ring through to voicemail, block the number immediately in your phone settings, and verify any legitimate claim through official channels using numbers from official websites
- Know: Any legitimate organisation will contact you from a properly functioning number you can call back; if 0290259745 is rejected by telcos when you try to return the call, it's not genuine
Since 02 9025 9745 is spoofed, the callers cannot be reached or stopped at that number. Blocking on your device prevents future notifications from this spoofed caller ID.
How to Report 02 9025 9745
Contributors who receive calls from 02 9025 9745 (0290259745) should report them through multiple channels:
- Scamwatch: Report at scamwatch.gov.au - provide details of what the caller claimed and any tactics used
- ACMA: Lodge a complaint with the Australian Communications and Media Authority at acma.gov.au, especially for spoofed numbers affecting multiple recipients
- Your telco: Report to Optus, Telstra, or your provider directly - they track spoofed numbers to strengthen network-level blocking
- Reverseau: Add your own report here to help other Australians identify 02 9025 9745 - community reports are essential for building the picture of spoofing campaigns
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What Our Users Reviewed
Indian scammers. Number appears to be blocked by Telstra & Optus. Telstra: “The number you have called is not available from this service.” Optus: “Optus advises it is unable to connect your call.”
Likely spoofed. Scumbags.
Number blocked by telcos, calling back says not available from this service, spoofed number
Number blocked by Telcos, calling back says not available, spoofed number
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WRITE A REVIEWFrequently Asked Questions
What does it mean that 02 9025 9745 is spoofed?
A spoofed number means scammers are using 0290259745 as a fake caller ID on their outbound calls. The actual call originates from their own system elsewhere (often overseas), but your phone displays 02 9025 9745 as the incoming number. This tricks you into thinking a local NSW business or organisation is calling. The fact that calls from this number are blocked by Telstra and Optus confirms it's not a legitimate active line.
Why can't I call back 0290259745 if it's a real number?
When you try to call back 02 9025 9745, telcos like Telstra and Optus reject your call with "not available from this service" messages. This is because the number exists in the network but has been disabled for outbound calling - a sign it's been flagged as problematic. Scammers exploit disabled numbers as spoofed caller IDs because the number is legitimate enough to appear in caller ID systems, but disabled enough that victims can't verify it.
If 02 9025 9745 is blocked by telcos, how are calls still coming through?
The number 0290259745 being blocked means telcos won't allow calls TO it, but scammers calling FROM spoofed numbers can still send calls FROM their own systems using 0290259745 as the displayed caller ID. Your phone receives the call as if it came from this NSW number, even though the actual source is the scammer's equipment overseas. The telco blocking confirms the number's status but doesn't stop spoofing.
What should I do if I already answered a call from 02 9025 9745?
If you answered and spoke to someone claiming to represent a business or organisation, verify their claim independently. Look up the organisation's official website or phone number and contact them directly - never use details provided by the caller from 02 9025 9745. If they asked for payment, banking details, or personal information, contact your bank immediately and monitor your accounts. Report the call to Scamwatch at scamwatch.gov.au and your telco.
Is 0290259745 associated with a real business in NSW?
No. While 02 9025 9745 is formatted as a NSW local number, the repeated telco rejection messages and multiple reports confirm it's not a functioning business line. The number has been identified as a spoofed caller ID used by scammers. If any caller from this number claims to represent a specific company, contact that company directly using their official website to verify - the call from 02 9025 9745 will not be legitimate.
How do I block 02 9025 9745 on my phone?
On most Australian phones, open your recent calls list, find 0290259745, and select 'Block' or 'Add to Blacklist' from the menu. Different phones have slightly different steps - iPhone users can press the 'i' icon next to the number and scroll to 'Block this Caller,' while Android users typically long-press the number and select 'Block.' You can also ask your telco provider to block 02 9025 9745 at the network level, which prevents the spoofed number from reaching your phone entirely.