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Community reports for 02 9138 0289 (0291380289) include silent calls, IT support impersonation, persistent spam, and suspicious inquiries about phone directories.
Spam and Suspicious Reports for 02 9138 0289
Seven contributors have reported activity from 02 9138 0289 (also written as 0291380289), with calls ranging from persistent marketing spam to suspicious impersonation attempts. The reports span from late 2023 through late 2024, indicating ongoing activity from this NSW-based local service number. Community feedback suggests a pattern of aggressive, unsolicited contact with varying tactics.
The number is allocated to Primus Telecommunications Pty Limited as a local service in NSW. Reports indicate the caller does not respond well to refusals and attempts to remove themselves from contact lists, with several contributors describing the caller as rude and unwilling to take no for an answer.
What Callers from 02 9138 0289 Do
Contributors report multiple distinct types of contact behaviour from 0291380289. One caller claimed affiliation with an IT support company without providing specific details when questioned, attempting to engage the recipient before the person declined to share information. Another caller posed as representing a communications company, persistently pushing a marketing list enquiry despite explicit refusals.
Silent calls represent another pattern, with one contributor receiving a call with no voicemail left behind. A separate report described a call with notably poor audio quality that disconnected when the recipient pointed out the reception issue. One contributor noted the caller made unusual enquiries about who manages the phone directory, which raised suspicion about the caller's true intent rather than standard marketing activity.
Call Patterns and Contributor Experiences
Reports of calls from 02 9138 0289 are spread across different times, including late evening (23:45), early morning (04:04, 05:48), and mid-morning (11:36). Contributors consistently describe the caller as either rude, persistent, or evasive. One report emphasised the caller's refusal to accept rejection, described as "very persistent and rude." Another contributor specifically noted the caller "wouldn't take no for an answer" about marketing list involvement.
The mix of tactics - from silent calls to impersonation claims to aggressive sales persistence - suggests either multiple parties using this number or a single operation employing varied approaches depending on the recipient's reaction. The fact that one caller hung up when questioned about poor reception, while others pushed harder when refused, indicates awareness that some recipients were becoming suspicious.
What to Do If You Receive a Call from 02 9138 0289
If 02 9138 0289 calls you:
- Do not: Confirm personal information, agree to anything, or engage with requests about your phone directory or service details
- Do: Ask for the caller's company name, department, and callback number before proceeding - legitimate companies will provide this readily
- Do: Hang up if the caller cannot clearly identify their employer or purpose within the first 20 seconds
- Do: Block the number if it calls repeatedly after you've asked to be removed from their list
- Do: Let silent or poor-quality calls go to voicemail - legitimate callers will leave a message
How to Report 02 9138 0289
If you receive unwanted calls from 02 9138 0289 or 0291380289, you have several options for reporting:
- Scamwatch: Report suspected scams at scamwatch.gov.au
- ACMA (Australian Communications and Media Authority): Lodge a complaint about spam or nuisance calls at acma.gov.au
- Do Not Call Register: Register your number and lodge a complaint if you continue receiving unwanted marketing calls at donotcall.gov.au
- Reverseau: Add your own report to help other Australians identify this number's behaviour
When reporting to ACMA, include the date, time, and nature of the call. If the caller claimed to represent a specific company, mention that claim - ACMA can follow up with those organisations.
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WRITE A REVIEWRatings Distribution
What Our Users Reviewed
Dodgy call with bad reception, hung up when I mentioned it
Bloke claiming to be from communications company, persistent, wouldn't take no for an answer about marketing list
Silent call, no voicemail
Claimed to be from IT support company, didn't give them info, asked to be removed from list
Very persistant and rude spam caller.
Caller asking about who manages the phone directory, raises suspicion
Its a spam caller.
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WRITE A REVIEWFrequently Asked Questions
What kind of scam is 02 9138 0289?
Reports don't indicate a single coordinated scam. Instead, contributors describe multiple types of suspicious activity: one caller claiming to be from IT support, another posing as a communications company representative, and silent calls with no voicemail. The common thread is persistent, unsolicited contact from 0291380289 that ignores requests to stop. This pattern suggests either multiple parties using the number or varied tactics by a single operator testing how recipients respond.
Should I answer calls from 0291380289?
Based on community reports, answering calls from 0291380289 (02 9138 0289) has not resulted in direct financial loss, but contributors consistently report unpleasant experiences - rudeness, persistence, poor-quality calls, or evasive answers to questions. If you don't recognise the number, letting it go to voicemail is safer. Legitimate callers will leave a clear message identifying their company and purpose.
Why did the caller from 02 9138 0289 ask about phone directories?
One contributor reported a caller from 02 9138 0289 asking who manages the phone directory, which they found suspicious. This type of enquiry sometimes indicates the caller is trying to understand how contact information flows or gather additional data. It's not a standard legitimate business question. If any caller asks vague or unusual questions about how your personal information is managed, that's a sign to end the call.
Is 0291380289 a silent call scam?
One silent call was reported from 0291380289, but it appears to be one incident among seven reports with different types of activity. Silent calls can sometimes precede callback scams (where the caller's system dials you, hangs up, and hopes you'll call back, incurring charges) or scammers testing whether a number is active. Either way, do not call the number back. If you receive repeated silent calls from 02 9138 0289, block it.
What does Primus Telecommunications have to do with 02 9138 0289?
The number 02 9138 0289 is allocated to Primus Telecommunications Pty Limited as a local service in NSW. This allocation is based on the number range, not necessarily on who is currently using it. Phone numbers can be reassigned or may be spoofed by callers pretending the call originates from a given number. The allocation information helps identify the carrier, but does not mean Primus is responsible for the unwanted calls - they should be informed if the number is being misused.
How do I stop calls from 02 9138 0289?
First, if the caller from 0291380289 claims to represent a specific company, hang up and call that company directly using a number from their official website to verify they called you - they almost certainly didn't. Second, ask the caller to remove you from their list and confirm they've done so. Third, block the number in your phone settings. If calls continue after you've asked to be removed, lodge a complaint with the Do Not Call Register (donotcall.gov.au) or ACMA (acma.gov.au). Contributors have had success simply blocking after repeated calls.