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(03) 5242 5987 · 0352425987

8 reports Emerging

Emerging Risk Low

Some reports flag (03) 5242 5987 for suspicious activity.

Based on 8 reports Confidence: Developing Reports have been coming in steadily
Spam Nuisance Uncertain Scam Local service Torquay, VIC 3228
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Quick Assessment

Should I answer?

Caution

Reports for (03) 5242 5987 are mixed, so verify who is calling before you share anything.

Should I call back?

Verify first

Check the organisation's real number before calling (03) 5242 5987 back.

What to do next?

Monitor and block

Block (03) 5242 5987 if the contact is unwanted. Report it if things become more concerning.

What People Report

D
Dreyer
Nuisance

Caller from Geelong - from Benefit Deal. I answered the call and no one spoke, said "hello" a couple of times and left it but didn't hang up then 10 seconds later, they hung up on me! I rang the number back and it was Benefit Deal - guessing a marketing call.

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(03) 5242 5987 has 8 community reports. The analysis below summarises what people have reported about calls and messages from this number.

What the Reports Show for (03) 5242 5987

Overview

How risky?
Low
Confidence
Developing
Based on 8 reports
Do reporters agree?
Mixed reports
Activity
Emerging

How People Described (03) 5242 5987

Reports describe a range of interactions with no dominant classification.

Spam
50%
Nuisance
25%
Uncertain
13%
Scam
13%

How the Contact Happened

Phone call
63%
Missed call
25%
Other
13%

Was the Contact Expected?

Expected: 0% Unexpected: 100%

Assessment based on 8 reports.

Reported Behaviour for (03) 5242 5987

Tactics People Mentioned

These are the tactics community members identified when reporting interactions with (03) 5242 5987.

Silent call 100%

How Interactions Played Out

Of the people who reported contact from (03) 5242 5987, here is how far the interaction went.

Contacted 8
Engaged 3

More Context

Reporting Timeline

Reports Over Time

07 days
030 days
090 days
012 months

How Other Readers Rated the Reports

Helpful Votes

100% of 1 votes found reports helpful

How Much Detail Did People Share?

On average, 65% of the report form was filled in

Most reports include useful detail, and 13% include detailed descriptions.

Number Details

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Reports about (03) 5242 5987

These reports were submitted by community members.

B
Blind
Uncertain

They ring me many times. So annoying.

Missed call Unsolicited
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J
Josey
Spam

Spam.

Other Unsolicited
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E
Eynon
Spam

Scam trying to sell energy bills.

Phone call Unsolicited
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B
Burden
Spam

Spam call.

Phone call Unsolicited
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L
Laporta
Nuisance

03 5242 5987 keeps calling but does not leave a voice mail.

Missed call Unsolicited
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D
Dall
Scam

Electricity services scam call.

Phone call Unsolicited
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Frequently Asked Questions

How does (03) 5242 5987 try to manipulate people?

People most often mention these tactics: Silent call (100%). That's based on 1 report with useful detail.

Has (03) 5242 5987 been active recently?

Looking at the timeline, this number has been getting more reports over time. 0 reports came in over the past month.

How much confidence should I put in these reports?

Based on 8 community reports. People describe different experiences, so the overall picture is mixed.

Could (03) 5242 5987 be a scam?

No - 50% of 8 reports describe spam activity, not scam.

Does (03) 5242 5987 call, text, or both?

Most people got a phone call (63%), though some reported other methods: phone call (63%), missed call (25%), other methods (13%).

What are the main complaints about (03) 5242 5987?

The main descriptions people gave: Spam (4), Nuisance (2), Uncertain (1), Scam (1).

Is (03) 5242 5987 contacting people out of the blue?

The calls came as a surprise to 100% of people. 0% knew who was calling.

How long have people been reporting (03) 5242 5987?

The reporting history covers Same day, from September 2020.

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  • What happened - interaction category and observed tactics
  • How the interaction occurred - call, SMS, voicemail, or other channel
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