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02 9099 7975 (0290997975): Contributors report persistent impersonation scam calls with aggressive tactics and harassment. Blocked by multiple users.
Impersonation Scam Reports for 02 9099 7975
Five contributors have flagged 02 9099 7975 (also written as 0290997975) for scam activity, with multiple reports indicating impersonation tactics and persistent harassment. Three of the five reports specifically describe scam calls, while two contributors mention the number calls repeatedly despite being asked not to contact them. The pattern suggests organised scam operation rather than isolated incident.
Several reports reference Indian-accented callers impersonating legitimate organisations. One contributor noted the caller continued ringing back after being explicitly told not to call again, combined with aggressive tactics designed to pressure quick responses. A separate contributor who answered a call from 02 9099 7975 described it simply as "Indian scam call", indicating a recognisable pattern among community members.
What Callers from 02 9099 7975 Are Claiming
Based on community reports, callers using 0290997975 employ impersonation tactics with urgency-driven claims. One contributor reported the caller impersonated Optus, claiming the recipient's mobile phone had been disconnected and needed immediate action. This aligns with the urgency tactic breakdown, where callers create false time pressure to bypass victim judgment.
Contributors describe the callers as persistent and harassing. After victims explicitly tell callers from 02 9099 7975 not to contact them again, the number continues calling back. This pattern of ignoring explicit refusals to cease contact separates these calls from standard telemarketing and indicates deliberate harassment as part of the scam methodology.
Call Patterns and Frequency
The frequency of calls from 02 9099 7975 appears high enough that at least one contributor blocked the number entirely. Another reported receiving constant calls from this number before taking action to block it. The pattern of repeated contact despite being told not to call back suggests an organised campaign using this local NSW number.
All answered calls in the reports came directly from callers themselves rather than voicemails or SMS, indicating human-operated dialling. The mix of answered and missed calls suggests the scammers dial repeatedly, trying different times to reach victims. One contributor initially let the call go to missed, then rang it back out of curiosity, which triggered the Optus impersonation script.
What to Do If You Receive a Call from 02 9099 7975
If 02 9099 7975 calls you:
- Do not: Answer if you don't recognise the number, return a call to this number, or provide any personal information including name, address, or phone model
- Do not: Follow instructions to visit websites, download apps, or confirm details about your phone or account
- Do: Let the call go to voicemail if you answer by mistake, hang up immediately
- Do: Block 0290997975 on your phone to prevent repeated calls
- Do: If the caller claims to represent Optus, NBN, or your bank, hang up and ring the official organisation directly using a number you know is genuine (from their official website or your bill)
- Do: Tell the caller you do not wish to be contacted - but do not expect this to stop repeat calls, as some scammers ignore these requests
How to Report 02 9099 7975
Report this number through official Australian channels:
- Report to the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) at acma.gov.au or call 1300 850 152 to lodge a formal complaint about scam calls
- Report the scam attempt to Scamwatch at scamwatch.gov.au - include details of what the caller claimed and any instructions they gave
- If the caller impersonated a bank or financial institution, report to your bank directly and consider checking your accounts for unauthorised activity
- If the caller impersonated Optus or NBN, report to those organisations' fraud teams via their official websites
- Block the number on your phone and report it as spam or scam through your phone's native blocking feature
- Report your experience on Reverseau to help other Australians identify this number - community reports are the most effective early warning system for scam activity
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WRITE A REVIEWRatings Distribution
What Our Users Reviewed
Definitely a scam
Calls constantly, blocked it
Indian scam alert, Keep calling you when you tell them not to ring back. Scam and harassment.
Indian scam call.
Rang it back and says that a mobile phone phone I'm calling has been disconnected Optus.
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WRITE A REVIEWFrequently Asked Questions
Why do callers from 02 9099 7975 keep calling after I've asked them to stop?
Contributors report that callers from 0290997975 continue ringing back even after being told explicitly not to call. This behaviour indicates organised scam operations that ignore Do Not Call requests as part of their harassment strategy. Blocking the number (02 9099 7975) on your phone is more effective than verbal refusals. Scammers often have little regard for legal requests to cease contact, so blocking, not engaging, and reporting to ACMA remain your best options.
A caller from 02 9099 7975 claimed to be from Optus. How do I verify this?
Do not trust anything a caller from this number says. One contributor reported 0290997975 impersonated Optus and claimed their phone had been disconnected. Legitimate Optus support will never call you demanding immediate action. If you're concerned about your Optus account, hang up immediately and call Optus directly on 133 937 using a number from your Optus bill or the official Optus website. Never call back any number provided by an unsolicited caller claiming to be from 02 9099 7975.
What should I do if I've already given information to a caller from 02 9099 7975?
If you provided personal details, account numbers, or passwords to a caller from 02 9099 7975 (0290997975), contact your bank, Optus, or relevant organisation immediately and inform them of the potential fraud. Change any passwords you may have disclosed. Report the incident to Scamwatch at scamwatch.gov.au and to ACMA at acma.gov.au. Monitor your accounts closely for unauthorised activity. The scammers behind this number may attempt to use your information for identity theft or financial fraud.
Why is 02 9099 7975 listed as a local NSW number if it's being used for scams?
The number 0290997975 is registered as a local Sydney-based service through a legitimate provider, but scammers frequently spoof or hijack real phone numbers to appear local and trustworthy. Contributors report this NSW number is being used for impersonation scams, suggesting the number's infrastructure has been compromised or misused. A genuine local number doesn't guarantee legitimacy - always verify caller claims independently through official channels rather than trusting the number format.
Should I answer calls from 02 9099 7975 to report them?
No. Answering calls from 0290997975 does not help you report them and may encourage further contact. One contributor answered a call from 02 9099 7975 and experienced aggressive impersonation tactics. Block the number immediately instead. You can report the number to ACMA (acma.gov.au) and Scamwatch (scamwatch.gov.au) without answering future calls. Report to Reverseau as well to help your community - you don't need to engage with the scammers to provide valuable intelligence.
What makes calls from 02 9099 7975 different from regular spam?
While one report described this as spam, three reports classify calls from 0290997975 as confirmed scams involving impersonation and urgency tactics. The key difference is intent and deception: regular spam tries to sell products, while scammers from 02 9099 7975 attempt to trick you into providing sensitive information or transferring money by pretending to be Optus or other legitimate organisations. The aggressive harassment pattern (calling repeatedly after being told to stop) further distinguishes this as organised scam activity rather than standard telemarketing.