02 9696 8252 - 0296968252: Silent Calls and Personal Information Requests

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10 community reports for 02 9696 8252 (0296968252) describe silent calls, personal data requests, and suspicious account settlement claims.

Silent Calls and Data Collection Reports for 02 9696 8252

Ten contributors have reported activity from 02 9696 8252 (also written as 0296968252), with a clear pattern emerging around silent calls and personal information gathering. Two separate reports specifically mention the caller hanging up immediately upon answer, a common tactic used to probe for active phone numbers. More concerning is one report describing a caller who repeatedly asked for date of birth before calling back from a phone box, claiming to be settling an account in the recipient's name.

The mix of silent calls, personal data requests, and account settlement claims suggests 0296968252 may be involved in scam preparation or debt collection impersonation. This NSW-based local service number has generated reports spanning several months, with contributors noting varying levels of suspicion and unease even when no direct harmful questions were asked.

What Callers from 02 9696 8252 Do

The reported behaviour from 02 9696 8252 falls into distinct patterns. The most alarming report describes a caller who persistently requested date of birth information, then called back from a different number (a phone box) using the recipient's name and asking about settling an account. This two-step approach suggests attempted identity verification followed by a follow-up contact from an obscured number.

Several contributors reported silent calls where the caller hung up immediately when answered, with no follow-up message or voicemail. One contributor noted the caller would not hang up on their end, preventing the recipient from using their phone normally. Another report mentions a caller claiming to conduct political surveys, though the contributor suspected the election topic was being used as cover for a scam approach.

Report Patterns and Timing

Reports for 0296968252 span from February 2025 through March 2026, showing persistent activity over more than a year. The calls have come through both answered and missed channels, with no voicemails left in several cases. One contributor specifically reported receiving a call on a Sunday afternoon, which they found unusual for legitimate business contact.

The geographic element appears relevant in at least one report, where a contributor received a call from 02 9696 8252 despite having no connections to the state the number originates from (NSW). Contributors described feeling caught off guard or uneasy even when no explicit threats or harmful requests were made, suggesting the overall interaction pattern itself raised concerns.

What to Do If You Receive a Call from 02 9696 8252

If 02 9696 8252 calls you:

• Do not: Provide personal information like date of birth, full name, address, or account details
• Do not: Call back if you miss a call from this number, especially if no voicemail was left
• Do not: Engage with the caller or confirm your identity
• Do: Let the call go to voicemail if you don't recognise the number
• Do: Block 02 9696 8252 immediately, particularly if you receive repeated calls
• Do: Hang up and contact the organisation they claim to represent using an official phone number you find independently

If a caller from 0296968252 claims you have an outstanding account, hang up and contact the organisation directly using a number from their official website or statement. Do not rely on any number the caller provides.

Silent Calls and Robocall Tactics

Two reports specifically mention silent calls from 02 9696 8252, where the caller disconnected immediately. This tactic is often used to identify active phone numbers for targeting or to test responses. One contributor reported the caller would not hang up on their end, effectively blocking the phone line.

These silent call patterns combined with the personal information request suggest possible preparation for a larger scam attempt. Contributors should be especially cautious if they receive subsequent calls from different numbers claiming to be from financial institutions, government agencies, or debt collectors.

How to Report 02 9696 8252

If you receive suspicious calls from 02 9696 8252 or 0296968252, report the activity to Australian authorities:

• Report to the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) at acma.gov.au
• Lodge a scam report with Scamwatch at scamwatch.gov.au
• If the caller impersonated a specific organisation, report to that organisation directly and to ReportCyber at cyber.gov.au
• Register your number on the Do Not Call Register at donotcall.gov.au to opt out of telemarketing
• Consider reporting the number to your phone provider to request blocking at the network level
• Share your experience on Reverseau to help other Australians identify this number

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