02 9059 3818 - 0290593818: Suspicious Calls and Debt Collector Reports

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Community reports for 02 9059 3818 (0290593818): Callers seeking personal information, debt collection enquiries, and suspicious questions about addresses and neighbours.

Suspicious Activity Reports for 02 9059 3818

Four contributors have reported calls from 02 9059 3818 (also written as 0290593818) for questionable behaviour. The pattern shows callers seeking personal information, making unexplained enquiries about addresses and neighbours, and in one case, attempting debt collection on behalf of a third party. Unlike typical spam calls, these contacts from 0290593818 appear targeted and information-gathering in nature.

The reports span multiple years, with calls to NSW residents on this Primus Telecommunications local service number. Contributors describe callers who are evasive about their identity or purpose, raising concerns about why 02 9059 3818 has their contact details and what the information will be used for.

What Callers from 02 9059 3818 Ask For

One contributor received a call from 02 9059 3818 about a debt collection matter - the caller enquired about a referee listed on a loan application for someone else. This suggests the number may be used by debt collection agencies to contact third parties mentioned on loan applications.

Other reports describe more unusual requests. A caller from 02 9059 3818 contacted a colleague without identifying their organisation, only asking them to return the call regarding a custody legal matter. Another contributor reported an early morning call at 6:30 AM from 0290593818 asking directly if they live at their address and asking questions about the house next door - the caller refused to identify themselves.

One report mentions a caller from 02 9059 3818 who asked a wife for her neighbour's phone number, which raises questions about how they obtained this contact and what their actual purpose was.

Report Patterns and Behaviour

What distinguishes these 02 9059 3818 reports from typical telemarketing is the information-gathering focus. Rather than selling products or services, callers from 0290593818 appear to be collecting personal details about addresses, neighbours, and phone numbers. Several contributors note that callers were evasive about their identity or employer when asked directly.

The timing varies - one early morning call at 6:30 AM suggests callers may be attempting to catch people off-guard. The calls have come through answered, meaning contributors engaged with the caller rather than blocking an unknown number automatically.

What to Do If You Receive a Call from 02 9059 3818

If 02 9059 3818 calls you:

• Do not: Confirm your address, share personal information about neighbours, or provide phone numbers of third parties
• Do not: Return a call if the caller refuses to identify themselves or their organisation
• Do: Ask the caller to identify their organisation and purpose before answering any questions
• Do: Hang up if the caller becomes evasive or refuses to provide details
• Do: Report the call to Reverseau and keep notes of the date, time, and what was asked
• Do: Block the number 0290593818 if you receive repeat calls

Debt Collection Calls from 02 9059 3818

If the call from 02 9059 3818 is about someone else's debt, you have rights. Debt collectors can contact third parties like referees to locate the debtor, but only for that purpose - they should not attempt to collect payment from you. If a caller from 0290593818 suggests you are responsible for a debt, hang up and verify with the original creditor using a phone number you look up independently.

You can ask any debt collector calling from 02 9059 3818 to confirm the organisation they represent and the debt they are calling about. If you believe you are being harassed, this is worth documenting and reporting.

How to Report 02 9059 3818

If you receive a suspicious or harassing call from 02 9059 3818 (0290593818), you can report it to:

• Reverseau - contribute your report to help other Australians identify this number
• ACMA (Australian Communications and Media Authority) - acma.gov.au - for complaints about unwanted calls and messages
• Scamwatch - scamwatch.gov.au - if you believe the call was a scam attempt
• Do Not Call Register - donotcall.gov.au - to lodge a complaint about telemarketing calls

If the call involved potential identity theft, data breach, or fraud, you can also report to ReportCyber at cyber.gov.au.

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