02 9099 7923 - 0290997923: Commbank Impersonation Reports

• Scam
• Suspicious

Community reports for 02 9099 7923 (0290997923): Callers impersonate Commbank, claim pending transactions, request button presses to verify account.

Commbank Impersonation Reports for 02 9099 7923

Two contributors have flagged calls from 02 9099 7923 (also written as 0290997923) for suspicious activity impersonating Commbank. The most recent report describes a caller claiming to be from Commbank about a pending transaction, specifically requesting the recipient press buttons - a classic callback scam tactic designed to trigger payment systems or record voice responses.

This NSW local number allocated to Symbio Networks has been used to target Commbank customers directly. The impersonation approach is deliberate: callers already have enough credibility leverage that many recipients may initially believe they're speaking with their actual bank.

What Callers from 02 9099 7923 Claim

The caller from 0290997923 identified themselves as being from Commbank and referenced a pending transaction to establish legitimacy. Rather than asking security questions or verifying identity through standard banking channels, the caller immediately requested button presses - a red flag that separates legitimate bank calls from scam activity.

This callback request tactic is particularly effective because it bypasses normal verification steps. By requesting button presses rather than verbal confirmation, the caller avoids dialogue that might expose inconsistencies in their story. One contributor noted they were specifically asked to press buttons to "verify" the pending transaction, a request genuine Commbank staff would never make.

Call Patterns and Timing

The two reports about 02 9099 7923 arrived within the past month. One contributor received a missed call from this number and noted they'd also received a similar call from 02 9099 7926 an hour prior, suggesting coordinated calling patterns. The contributor's confidence in identifying 0290997923 as scam activity despite not answering indicates these calls are recognisable as suspicious even before connection.

What to Do If You Receive a Call from 02 9099 7923

If 02 9099 7923 calls you:

• Do not: Press any buttons, confirm account details, or return the call to the number shown
• Do not: Provide card numbers, PINs, security codes, or any personal identification
• Do: Hang up immediately if the caller asks you to press buttons or provide verbal confirmation of details
• Do: Contact Commbank directly using the number on your card or statement - never use a number provided by the caller
• Do: Block 0290997923 if the calls persist

Legitimate banks never ask customers to press buttons to verify transactions or confirm account details. This is a fundamental banking security principle.

How to Report 02 9099 7923

If you've received calls from 02 9099 7923 impersonating Commbank:

• Report to Scamwatch at scamwatch.gov.au with details of the call and any claims made
• Report to the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) at acma.gov.au - they investigate phone-based scams
• Contact Commbank directly to report the impersonation attempt using your account's official contact number
• Report on Reverseau to help other Australians identify this number

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