(03) 5242 5988 has 17 community reports. The analysis below summarises what people have reported about calls and messages from this number.
What the Reports Show for (03) 5242 5988
Overview
How People Described (03) 5242 5988
65% of reports describe this number as spam. Common themes in the reports include electricity, scam.
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Reported Behaviour for (03) 5242 5988
How Interactions Played Out
Of the people who reported contact from (03) 5242 5988, here is how far the interaction went.
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How Much Detail Did People Share?
Most reports include useful detail, and 0% include detailed descriptions.
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Reports about (03) 5242 5988
These reports were submitted by community members.
A definite scam don't answer the call!!!!
Left a message about electricity bill. Sounded like a scam. Did not identify their company and certainly not my provider.
2nd time this number has called me about electricity, they knew my full name somehow?
I told the guy that this sounded like a scam and he immediately was like "oh its not............bye" and hung up on me lol.
Telemarketing scam. Called 3 times in one day. won't give a company name they just start talking about your electricity account.
Missed a call from this number - It was a company called 'Benefit Deals' they called to discuss mobile phone and internet deal. They did not leave a message.
Called three times today, different person every call, asking if I pay for the electricity bills.
Call centre.
Couldn’t understand.
Hung up when I asked for info.
Called back to call centre machine.
Called back and claims to be called"Benefit Deal". It is just another Scammer company. Do not answer.
They've tried calling 3 times this afternoon and not left a message.
"Great deals on blah blah blah"... doesn't leave a message.
Telemarketing annoying.
Crap call regarding electricity bills.
Electricity telemarketer.
Keeps calling and dropping - almost certain its a scam.
Scam. Trying to sell internet and electricity deals.
Some tosser telemarking.
Deals and telecommunications.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this number still in use?
The reporting pattern shows this number has been getting more reports over time. 0 reports came in over the past month.
Are the reports about (03) 5242 5988 trustworthy?
There is a reasonable amount of data, with a reasonable level of consistency. People describe different experiences, so the overall picture is mixed.
Is this number known for scams?
The data points to spam (65%) rather than scam across 17 reports.
What contact methods does (03) 5242 5988 use?
Mainly phone call at 71%, with some variation: phone call (71%), missed call (24%), voicemail (6%).
What kind of interactions do people report for (03) 5242 5988?
Reporters described it as: Spam (11), Uncertain (3), Suspicious (2), Nuisance (1). A few themes show up more than once, including electricity, scam.
Do people recognise (03) 5242 5988 when it calls?
100% of contributors say the contact was unexpected. 0% were expecting it.
What's the reporting history for (03) 5242 5988?
This number has been on the radar for Same day (September 2020).
Is activity from (03) 5242 5988 going up or down?
Reports have been coming in steadily. In plain terms: 0 reports this week, 0 this month.