- Suspicious
- Spam
02 9099 7921 (0290997921) receives reports of silent calls, sales pitches, and numbers that don't connect when called back. Community flagged as suspicious activity.
Silent Calls and Suspicious Activity from 02 9099 7921
Five contributors have reported activity from 02 9099 7921 (also written as 0290997921) over the past two weeks, describing a pattern of silent calls, unreachable numbers, and unsolicited sales attempts. The most recent reports describe callers who remain silent when answered, then prove impossible to reach when called back, a hallmark of scam infrastructure designed to test active phone numbers.
The number is allocated to a local service provider in New South Wales (Symbio Networks), which lends a layer of legitimacy that scammers sometimes exploit. However, the pattern of silent calls combined with an unreachable callback line strongly suggests this number is being used for illegitimate purposes.
What Callers from 02 9099 7921 Do
Contributors report two distinct behaviours associated with 0290997921. One contributor who answered the call encountered silence - the caller did not speak when picked up and the line appeared dead. When this contributor attempted to call the number back, it would not connect.
A separate report describes Indians attempting to sell products over the phone before being blocked. Another contributor received a missed call from 02 9099 7921, but when they tried to return the call, the number came back as not connected. A fourth contributor reported receiving a second call after the initial miss, yet the number remained unreachable when they attempted to dial it back.
One contributor noted receiving no voicemail message despite calls going to voicemail, further suggesting automated or test-call infrastructure rather than legitimate business activity.
Call Patterns and Timing
All five reports about 02 9099 7921 were submitted between February 20 and February 6, 2026, indicating recent concentrated activity. The calls arrived across different channels - some answered, some missed, some voicemail - suggesting a broad dialling campaign rather than targeted contact attempts.
Contributors who received calls from 0290997921 report that the number either cannot be called back or provides no response when you try to reach it. This disconnect between outbound calling and inbound reachability is a classic red flag for scam operations using spoofed or temporary number allocations.
What to Do If You Receive a Call from 02 9099 7921
If 02 9099 7921 calls you, take these steps:
- Do not: Answer if you don't recognise the number, return the call, or engage if there is silence on the line
- Do: Let it go to voicemail, block the number immediately, and do not attempt to call back
- Remember: Legitimate organisations always identify themselves and leave voicemail messages; silent calls are a scam indicator
- Do not: Provide personal information if someone does speak, especially if they're attempting sales
- Do: Check your phone bill for any unusual charges or activity after receiving calls from 0290997921
What to Do If You Receive an SMS from 02 9099 7921
While current reports focus on calls, if you receive an SMS from 02 9099 7921:
- Do not: Click any links, reply to the message, or call the number back
- Do: Delete the message immediately and block the number
- Do: Forward the SMS to 0429 999 888 (ACMA's spam reporting line) and report it as spam
- Do not: Assume the number is legitimate because it appears to be a local NSW service
How to Report 02 9099 7921
If you've received unwanted calls or SMS from 02 9099 7921 (0290997921), report it through these official Australian channels:
- ACMA (Australian Communications and Media Authority): Report to acma.gov.au - the regulator responsible for investigating telemarketing violations and scam activity
- Scamwatch: Lodge a report at scamwatch.gov.au if you believe 0290997921 is being used for scams or fraud
- Do Not Call Register: If this is unsolicited telemarketing, report it to donotcall.gov.au
- Reverseau: Add your own report about 02 9099 7921 to help other Australians identify this activity and contribute to the community database
Your report helps Reverseau contributors and alerts Australian regulators to patterns of abuse targeting NSW phone numbers.
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WRITE A REVIEWRatings Distribution
What Our Users Reviewed
Unknown number - let it go through to voicemail but no message left, so most likely scammers, especially given previous reviews of this number.
Indians trying to sell stuff over phone, blocked
When I called this number back it says it is not connected.
I don’t understand what they are trying to do?
I have blocked now that I have seen this site - thank you.
number couldn't be called back, then called me again
Did not talk when I answered, did not go through when I called back.
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WRITE A REVIEWFrequently Asked Questions
What does a silent call from 02 9099 7921 mean?
Silent calls where no one speaks, combined with an unreachable callback line, typically indicate scam infrastructure testing active phone numbers. Contributors who received 02 9099 7921 calls and tried to call back found the number would not connect, a pattern that strongly suggests illegitimate use. Hang up immediately and block 0290997921 without attempting to return the call.
Why can't I call back 02 9099 7921 when I missed a call?
Multiple contributors report that 0290997921 cannot be reached when they attempt to call back, or the number comes back as not connected. This suggests scammers are using temporary, spoofed, or automated systems that can only make outbound calls. Legitimate businesses always ensure their numbers are reachable for callbacks. Do not persist in trying to reach 02 9099 7921.
Is 02 9099 7921 a real NSW local business?
While 0290997921 is allocated as a local NSW service through Symbio Networks, the call behaviour reported by contributors strongly contradicts legitimate business use. A real business answers calls, identifies itself on voicemail, and maintains an operational callback line. The pattern of silent calls, unreachable numbers, and sales pitches suggests the number is being misused, not operated legitimately.
I answered a call from 02 9099 7921 and someone tried to sell me something. Should I engage?
No. Hang up immediately. Contributors report unsolicited sales pitches from 0290997921 combined with silent calls and unreachable callback lines, a hallmark of scam operations. Do not provide any personal information, bank details, or payment information. Block 02 9099 7921 and do not return any calls.
Do I need to report 02 9099 7921 to the police?
Report to ACMA (acma.gov.au) as your first step, as they investigate telemarketing and scam violations. If you have lost money or provided sensitive personal information, also report to your local police station or via the Cybercrime Online Reporting Portal at cyber.gov.au. Scamwatch (scamwatch.gov.au) also accepts reports and provides guidance on next steps.
Why are there so many reports about 02 9099 7921 recently?
Five reports were submitted within two weeks in February 2026, suggesting 0290997921 is part of an active calling campaign. The consistent pattern across reports (silent calls, unreachable callback lines, sporadic sales pitches, and no voicemail messages) indicates this number is being used systematically to test phone numbers or attempt fraud. Block it immediately and report to ACMA.