- Suspicious
- Scam
One contributor reported a confusing call from 02 9908 2952 (0299082952). Caller claimed to be responding to voicemails on a landline. Community intelligence on this NSW Telstra number.
Uncertain Activity Reported for 02 9908 2952
A single contributor has reported receiving a call from 02 9908 2952 (also written as 0299082952), a Telstra local service number in NSW. The caller's behaviour was unclear and left the contributor puzzled. According to the report, the caller claimed to be responding to voicemails that the contributor had supposedly left on a landline, despite the contributor not actually making any such calls.
The vague and confusing nature of this interaction suggests the caller may have been attempting a social engineering approach, fishing for information or attempting to establish false familiarity. Alternatively, the call could reflect a wrong number, misdirected callback, or someone attempting to verify whether a phone line was actively monitored.
What the Caller from 02 9908 2952 Said
The contributor received a call from 0299082952 where the caller referenced voicemails supposedly left on a landline. The phrasing "Bloke saying he misses my voicemails" suggests the caller was implying the contributor had been trying to reach him or had left messages, when no such contact had actually occurred. This type of false premise can be used to:
- Establish a false sense of prior contact or relationship
- Prompt the recipient to engage and clarify, revealing information in the process
- Create confusion that makes the recipient less cautious
Call Details and Reporting Channel
The call from 02 9908 2952 came through as a missed call, meaning the contributor did not answer. The call arrived during daytime hours on 2 November 2025. Because the contributor did not engage with the caller, no further interaction occurred. This single report to Reverseau is the only recorded community intelligence about this number's behaviour pattern.
What to Do If You Receive a Call from 02 9908 2952
If 02 9908 2952 calls you:
- Do not: Engage with claims about prior contact you did not initiate, confirm your name or personal details, or return the call if you did not recognise the number
- Do: Let unknown calls go to voicemail, verify the caller's identity through official channels before responding, and block the number if calls persist
- Be cautious of: Any caller claiming you contacted them first when you have no memory of doing so - this is a common social engineering tactic
If the caller leaves a voicemail, listen carefully but do not return the call immediately. Instead, independently verify the caller's organisation using official contact details from their website or directory.
How to Report 02 9908 2952
If you receive suspicious or confusing calls from 02 9908 2952 (0299082952), you can report your experience to help build community intelligence:
- Report to Reverseau with details of what the caller said and when the call arrived
- Report to the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) at acma.gov.au if the call feels like potential fraud or misuse
- Contact Scamwatch at scamwatch.gov.au if you believe the call was part of a scam attempt
- If the number repeatedly calls despite your lack of response, consider reporting to the Do Not Call Register at donotcall.gov.au
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Bloke saying he misses my voicemails on a landline, scratching my head
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WRITE A REVIEWFrequently Asked Questions
Why would a caller claim I left voicemails when I didn't contact them from 02 9908 2952?
This is a social engineering tactic used to create false familiarity and lower your guard. By claiming you initiated contact first, the caller can prompt you to engage and potentially confirm personal details. The contributor who reported 0299082952 was right to be confused - this type of claim should trigger caution.
Is 02 9908 2952 definitely a scam or fraud attempt?
Not necessarily. The single report about 0299082952 is classified as uncertain, not confirmed scam. It could be a wrong number, misdirected callback, or someone genuinely confused about contact history. However, the false premise about voicemails warrants caution if the number calls again.
Should I call back 02 9908 2952 to find out what they wanted?
No. Do not return calls to numbers you do not recognise, especially if their initial contact was confusing or made false claims. If it was legitimate, they will likely call again or leave a proper voicemail explaining their purpose.
The caller mentioned a landline - could this be a real callback?
Possibly, but unlikely without context. If you do not own or use the landline the caller referenced, or have no memory of contacting that number, it is more probable the caller either has the wrong number, is attempting social engineering, or is using false premises to initiate conversation with you from 02 9908 2952.
What information should I provide if I report 0299082952 to authorities?
Include the date and time of the call from 02 9908 2952, whether it was missed or answered, the exact words the caller used (such as the voicemail claim), and your own context (whether you actually use a landline, whether you recognised anything about the conversation). This helps ACMA and Scamwatch identify patterns.
Is there enough data about 02 9908 2952 to determine if it's unsafe?
One report is insufficient to declare 0299082952 definitively unsafe, but the confusing and potentially deceptive nature of this single call warrants caution. If you receive similar calls from this number or others using the same false-premise tactic, report them to Reverseau to help establish a pattern.