02 9158 3861 - 0291583861: Impersonation and Persistent Spam Reports

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02 9158 3861 (0291583861): Community reports describe callers impersonating Lions Club and Rotary Group, refusing to identify company details, and making repeated calls despite opt-out requests.

Impersonation Reports for 02 9158 3861

Five contributors have reported suspicious activity from 02 9158 3861 (also written as 0291583861), with a clear pattern of callers claiming affiliation with charitable organisations while refusing to provide verifiable company information. The most concerning report involves a caller identifying himself as Philip Wong from a company called 'Lion', who initially withheld company details and could not provide a website or legitimate contact information when pressed.

One contributor described receiving a call from someone named Richard claiming to represent the Lions Club, who created artificial urgency by demanding a response by close of business. Another report mentions a caller named Phil from 'Rotary Group' who avoided initial identification and appeared to be fishing for personal information. The vagueness and reluctance to provide details across multiple reports suggests deliberate obfuscation rather than legitimate charitable outreach.

What Callers from 02 9158 3861 Say

Contributors report that callers from 02 9158 3861 use names like Richard, Philip Wong, and Phil, with varying claims about their affiliations. One caller claimed to represent the Lions Club and emphasized time-sensitive requirements ('response by COB today'). Another caller said he worked for a company called 'Lion' but would not initially identify himself or his employer, and when asked for company details or a website, he could not provide them.

A particularly suspicious report notes that the caller (identified as Phil from Rotary Group) did not identify himself at the start of the call and appeared to be attempting to extract personal information from the business contact. This behaviour - delayed identification combined with information-seeking - is inconsistent with legitimate charitable fundraising calls.

Report Patterns and Persistence

One contributor reported that 02 9158 3861 has called repeatedly on both their work and mobile numbers despite explicitly requesting removal from their contact list. This persistence after an opt-out request is a significant red flag and suggests the caller is not respecting standard telemarketing compliance. The calls have occurred across multiple years (reports from 2023, 2024, and March 2026), indicating the number has been used for this activity over an extended period.

The allocation shows this local NSW service number is provided by Symbio Networks. The repeated calls to both work and personal lines, combined with callers' reluctance to provide verifiable company details, distinguishes this from standard charitable outreach and points to a coordinated pattern of impersonation or social engineering.

What to Do If You Receive a Call from 02 9158 3861

If 02 9158 3861 calls you:

• Do not: Share personal information, financial details, or confirm business information before verifying the caller's identity
• Do: Ask for the caller's full name, organisation name, and a direct contact number or website, then independently verify by calling the official organisation directly
• Do: Hang up immediately if the caller cannot provide verifiable details or becomes evasive
• Do: Note the exact time and details of the call for reporting purposes
• Do: If you've asked to be removed from their list and they call again, block the number and report the continued contact

How to Report 02 9158 3861

If you receive unwanted calls from 02 9158 3861 that violate the Do Not Call Register, you can report the conduct to Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) at acma.gov.au. For potential scam or impersonation activity, report to Scamwatch at scamwatch.gov.au.

You can also register your number with the Do Not Call Register at donotcall.gov.au to prevent telemarketing calls. If the calls continue after registration, document the dates and times, then report the breach to ACMA.

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