02 9696 2761 - 0296962761: Spam and Survey Call Reports

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02 9696 2761 (0296962761): Community reports of unsolicited calls claiming to be from a TV company requesting survey questions. Flagged as spam by multiple contributors.

Spam Reports for 02 9696 2761

Three contributors have flagged calls from 02 9696 2761 (also written as 0296962761) as unwanted contact. One contributor who answered a call from this number reported the caller claimed to represent a TV company based in Cairns and asked survey-related questions. The interaction struck the contributor as suspicious enough to report. Two additional reports indicate the number appeared on caller ID but the recipients did not answer, with the number flagged as likely spam in their phone systems.

The number is allocated as a local service through AAPT Limited in NSW, which is typical for business-line spoofing, though legitimate local services can also use this allocation.

What Callers from 02 9696 2761 Claim

The one contributor who answered a call from 02 9696 2761 reported the caller claimed affiliation with a TV company operating in Cairns. The caller requested survey participation, which is a common tactic used by both legitimate market research firms and scammers attempting to gather personal information or build rapport for follow-up contact.

No voicemail was left in any of the three reports about 0296962761, which is consistent with spam behaviour where callers move quickly to the next number rather than waste time on unanswered calls.

Report Patterns and Timing

Reports for 02 9696 2761 span from early March to late March 2026. One call was answered, while two went to voicemail or were rejected. The staggered timing across nearly three weeks suggests either recurring calls or multiple callers using the same number. No pattern of rapid-fire calls within hours or days is evident from the current reports, though the limited dataset means patterns may emerge with additional contributor feedback.

What to Do If You Receive a Call from 02 9696 2761

If 02 9696 2761 calls you:

• Do not: Answer if you don't recognise the number, provide personal information, agree to surveys from unknown callers, or return the call if you missed it
• Do: Let it go to voicemail, block the number if it calls repeatedly, check your phone's spam detection settings, and verify any legitimate business claims through official contact details you find independently
• If you do answer: Ask the caller to provide their organisation name and ABN, request written confirmation before providing any information, and hang up immediately if they pressure you or become evasive

How to Report 02 9696 2761

If you receive unwanted calls from 02 9696 2761, you have several reporting options:

• ACMA (Australian Communications and Media Authority): Report the call at acma.gov.au. The ACMA investigates complaints about telecommunications and can take action against persistent offenders.
• Do Not Call Register: Register your number at donotcall.gov.au to reduce telemarketing calls. If the caller is a registered telemarketer ignoring your registration, this strengthens your complaint to ACMA.
• Scamwatch: If the call involves a scam attempt rather than standard telemarketing, report it at scamwatch.gov.au for inclusion in national scam trend reports.
• Reverseau: Report your experience with 0296962761 here to build the community safety profile and help other Australians identify unwanted contact from this number.

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