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One community report for 02 9052 7537 (0290527537) describing a call marked as "talent 13" with no voicemail left. Caller identity unverified.
Suspicious Business Call from 02 9052 7537
A contributor received a call on 29 December 2025 from 02 9052 7537 (also written as 0290527537) that was marked by their phone as a business call, with the caller displaying as "talent 13". The call came from a local NSW service number provided by Symbio Networks. No voicemail was left by the caller.
Notably, the contributor also received a text message from a similar number (02 9052 7357) containing no message content. This combination of an answered call from 0290527537 paired with a text from a closely-numbered source suggests potential spoofing or automated contact attempts. The contributor has no prior relationship with "talent 13" and found no legitimate business information online when searching for this name.
What the Contributor Experienced
The call from 02 9052 7537 arrived with caller ID showing "talent 13", which is unusual branding for a standard business. The contributor answered but received no substantive communication. The subsequent text message from the similar number (02 9052 7357) contained no actual message, only a notification that no voicemail had been left on the call.
This pattern - an unanswered call followed by an empty text notification from a closely-related number - is characteristic of either robocall testing or contact list verification by bad actors. The contributor's inability to identify what "talent 13" represents despite online searching raises legitimate concerns about the legitimacy of the contact.
What to Do If You Receive a Call from 02 9052 7537
If 02 9052 7537 calls you:
- Do not: Answer calls from unknown numbers claiming to be businesses you cannot verify, or provide any personal information if you do answer
- Do: Let the call go to voicemail, block the number immediately, and check for any associated text messages from similar numbers
- Do: If you answer and the caller provides no clear purpose, hang up without engaging further
- Do: Be cautious of calls paired with text messages from slightly different but similar-looking numbers - this is a common spoofing tactic
What to Do If You Receive an SMS from 02 9052 7537
If you receive a text message from 0290527537 or a closely-related number like 02 9052 7357:
- Do not: Click any links in the message or reply to verify if the number is active
- Do: Delete the message immediately and block the sender
- Do: Report the SMS as spam by forwarding it to 0429 999 888 (ACMA's spam reporting service)
- Do: Take note if you receive similar messages from numbers with slight variations - this pattern suggests automated contact verification
How to Report 02 9052 7537
If you receive suspicious calls or texts from this number, you can report your experience to Australian authorities:
- ACMA (Australian Communications and Media Authority): Report spam calls and SMS at acma.gov.au or forward unwanted SMS to 0429 999 888
- Scamwatch: If you believe the call was part of a scam attempt, report details at scamwatch.gov.au
- Do Not Call Register: Register your number at donotcall.gov.au to opt out of telemarketing calls (though this number may not be legitimate telemarketing)
- Reverseau: Share your experience with 02 9052 7537 to help other Australians identify unknown callers
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What Our Users Reviewed
I received a call today - 29 December 2025 - marked by my phone as a business call, showing the caller as "talent 13". Associated with the call was a text message from (02) 9052 7357, indicating no message had been left.
I have no idea who generated this call, or what they are purporting to offer - googling talent 13 yielded no additional insight into the originator of the call.
I would be deeply suspicious about any call from this so-called business, and I have blocked and reported it.
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WRITE A REVIEWFrequently Asked Questions
What does 'talent 13' mean when it appears as the caller ID for 02 9052 7537?
The contributor who received the call from 0290527537 could find no legitimate business or service operating under the name 'talent 13' despite searching online. This type of generic or obscure caller ID display is a red flag, particularly when combined with no voicemail left and no clear business purpose.
Why did I receive both a call from 02 9052 7537 and a text from 02 9052 7357?
The similar numbers (0290527537 and 02 9052 7357, differing by only one digit) suggest these may be part of the same contact campaign. This pattern is often used by bad actors to test whether a phone number is active or to increase the likelihood of contact through multiple channels.
Is 02 9052 7537 a legitimate business number?
The number 0290527537 is registered as a local service through Symbio Networks in NSW, but the caller ID 'talent 13' does not correspond to any verifiable business. A legitimate business would typically leave a voicemail explaining their purpose, so the absence of any message is suspicious.
What should I do if 02 9052 7537 keeps calling me?
Block the number immediately and report it to ACMA at acma.gov.au. If you receive repeated calls from 0290527537 or similar numbers after blocking, consider reporting the pattern to Scamwatch (scamwatch.gov.au) as it may indicate targeted contact harassment.
Could this be a spoofed number pretending to be from 02 9052 7537?
It is possible. Spoofing allows callers to mask their true origin and display any caller ID they choose. However, the number 0290527537 is a genuine local service number through Symbio Networks, so the caller may be using it legitimately or the number may have been compromised.
How do I report 02 9052 7537 to ACMA?
Visit acma.gov.au and use their spam reporting tools. If you received an SMS from 0290527537, you can also forward it directly to 0429 999 888. Include details such as the date and time of the call from 02 9052 7537, the caller ID displayed, and whether any message was left.