02 9099 2923 - 0290992923: Impersonation and Scam Reports

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Community reports for 02 9099 2923 (0290992923) describe impersonation scams. Callers claim to be from banks and Telstra, already knowing victims' names.

Impersonation Scam Reports for 02 9099 2923

Three contributors have reported suspicious activity from 02 9099 2923 (also written as 0290992923), with two describing outright impersonation attempts. The callers demonstrated knowledge of victims' personal information and falsely claimed affiliation with well-known service providers, suggesting possible data breach sourcing or list-based targeting.

The most concerning pattern involves callers from 02 9099 2923 who already knew the recipient's full name before stating their purpose. One contributor reported receiving a call from 0290992923 where the caller claimed to represent a bank the recipient has never used, requesting personal or financial information. Another received a call from 02 9099 2923 claiming to be Telstra technical support despite the recipient having no active Telstra service.

What Callers from 02 9099 2923 Say

Callers from this number employ impersonation as their primary tactic. One contributor described a caller who opened by using their full name, then claimed affiliation with a banking institution the recipient did not recognise or use. This technique is designed to create false credibility and urgency.

A second report about 0290992923 involved a caller claiming to be from Telstra offering technical support services. The contributor noted they do not have an active Telstra account, making the claim immediately suspicious. The caller's knowledge of the recipient's details before being asked suggests the number may be used as part of a broader targeting campaign.

A third contributor reported repeated calls from 02 9099 2923 that hang up when voicemail activates, leaving no message. This silent-call pattern often precedes more direct impersonation attempts or may indicate callback-scam testing.

Call Patterns and Timing

The three reports span several weeks, with the most recent impersonation attempt on 9 March 2026. The calling pattern includes both answered calls where the impersonation attempt occurs and unanswered calls that disconnect upon reaching voicemail. The absence of voicemail messages suggests callers are either testing number validity or waiting for direct answers to proceed with their script.

All reports originate from NSW, consistent with the allocation to a local service provider (Symbio Networks Pty Ltd). The timing and targeting suggest contributors may be part of a compiled contact list rather than random dialling.

What to Do If You Receive a Call from 02 9099 2923

If 02 9099 2923 calls you:

• Do not: Confirm your identity, answer security questions, provide banking details, or act on any urgent claims without verification
• Do: Hang up immediately, verify any claimed affiliation by calling the organisation's official number from their website or statement, and block the number
• If they claim to be from your bank: Hang up and call your bank directly using the number on your bank card or statement
• If they claim to be from Telstra or another service provider: End the call and log into your account online or contact the provider directly to check for service issues
• If the line goes silent or disconnects: Do not return the call - this is a known callback-scam tactic

What to Do If You Receive an SMS from 02 9099 2923

If you receive an SMS from 0290992923:

• Do not: Click any links, reply to the message, or call any number provided in the SMS
• Do: Delete the message, report it to your mobile provider, and forward it to the ACMA on 0429 999 888
• If it claims urgent action is required: Contact the organisation directly using a number you find independently to verify

How to Report 02 9099 2923

Report this number and any interaction you've had to the following Australian authorities:

• Scamwatch: scamwatch.gov.au - the official Australian government scam reporting service
• ACMA (Australian Communications and Media Authority): acma.gov.au - handles complaints about telecommunications services and spam
• If impersonating your bank: Contact your bank directly and report the scam attempt to them
• ReportCyber: cyber.gov.au - for reports involving data theft or compromise
• On Reverseau: Contribute your experience with 02 9099 2923 to help other Australians identify this number

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