03 6164 8570 - 0361648570: Government Impersonation Scam

• Suspicious

One contributor reports 03 6164 8570 (0361648570) claiming to be from a government solar rebate team, hanging up when questioned.

Government Impersonation Reports for 03 6164 8570

A contributor has flagged 03 6164 8570 (also written as 0361648570) for a government impersonation scam involving solar rebates. The caller claimed to represent an official government rebate team, but exhibited suspicious behaviour by hanging up immediately when the recipient answered and attempted to engage in conversation.

The evasiveness when confronted is a hallmark of impersonation scams targeting Tasmanians. Legitimate government agencies and authorised rebate administrators will answer questions and verify their credentials through official channels.

What the Caller from 03 6164 8570 Claimed

According to the contributor's report, the caller from 0361648570 stated they were contacting about a government solar rebate. When the recipient picked up and showed willingness to discuss the offer, the caller immediately hung up rather than proceeding with the conversation.

This pattern suggests the caller was using automated or semi-automated systems to screen for engaged recipients, or was unwilling to answer questions that would expose the scam. Legitimate rebate teams are prepared to discuss eligibility and provide verification details without hesitation.

Report Details and Context

The single report about 03 6164 8570 was submitted in late October 2025 via an answered call. The number is registered as a local service in Tasmania (TAS), routed through netsip-pty-ltd. The contributor's experience highlights a key warning sign: callers who disconnect when questioned are rarely legitimate.

Solar rebate scams targeting Australians typically follow this pattern. The scammer contacts multiple numbers, makes a vague government-sounding pitch, and hangs up if the recipient seems engaged or sceptical. The goal is often to gather data about who answers, or to eventually connect interested victims with a second stage of the scam.

What to Do If You Receive a Call from 03 6164 8570

If 0361648570 or a similar unknown number calls claiming to offer a government rebate:

• Do not: Provide personal details, bank information, or tax file number to any unsolicited caller
• Do: Hang up and independently verify claims by contacting the relevant government agency directly using a publicly listed phone number or official website
• Do: Block the number 03 6164 8570 if it calls repeatedly
• Do: Note the exact wording used by the caller and report it to authorities

For solar rebate inquiries, contact your state's energy regulator or the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) through official channels, never through numbers provided by unsolicited callers.

How to Report 03 6164 8570

If you receive a call from 03 6164 8570 or 0361648570, report it to the following Australian authorities:

• Scamwatch (scamwatch.gov.au) - submit a detailed report including the exact wording used and time of call
• ACMA (acma.gov.au) - lodge a complaint about the number for potential regulatory action
• Local Tasmania Police - if you've suffered financial loss or identity theft
• Reverseau - contribute your own experience to help other Australians identify this number

Including specific details such as the exact claim made, caller tone, and your response helps authorities identify scam patterns targeting Tasmanians.

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