- Scam
- Suspicious
Community reports for 03 7053 1569 (0370531569): Callers impersonate federal police and Telstra with urgency tactics. VIC number linked to removalist service.
Federal Police and Telstra Impersonation Reports for 03 7053 1569
Five contributors have flagged 03 7053 1569 (also written as 0370531569) for impersonation scams. The pattern is clear: callers adopt authority figures - federal police and Telstra representatives - to create urgency and extract information or payment. This VIC-based number, allocated to a local service provider, has been reported across multiple contact channels including voicemail, answered calls, and call screening.
The most alarming reports about 0370531569 involve callers claiming to represent federal police, explicitly mentioned in a voicemail report. Other contributors received calls from 03 7053 1569 where the caller impersonated Telstra, referencing account issues and internet service problems the recipient does not have.
What Callers from 03 7053 1569 Claim
Contributors who answered calls from 03 7053 1569 report consistent impersonation tactics. One contributor described a woman with an Indian accent claiming to be from Telstra, asking about internet service. The caller used a suspicious delay before speaking, a common technique to confirm the line is active. When the contributor revealed they had no internet service with Telstra, they immediately hung up.
A second caller from 0370531569 left a voicemail claiming to be federal police. No specific context was provided in that report, but the impersonation of law enforcement is a severe red flag and creates immediate pressure and fear in the recipient.
Another call to 03 7053 1569 involved a person with an Indian accent referencing a blocked transaction on an account, attempting to trigger concern about financial access. The contributor reported the interaction as immediately feeling suspicious.
Call Patterns and Timing
Reports for 03 7053 1569 span from November 2025 through February 2026, indicating ongoing activity. One contributor received a call answered in real-time; another had a call routed to voicemail; a third reported a missed call from 0370531569. One contributor noted their phone service independently flagged the number as a scammer and blocked it automatically.
The variety of contact methods - answered calls, voicemail, and call screening triggers - suggests the caller from 03 7053 1569 is persistent and uses multiple dialling attempts to reach targets.
What to Do If You Receive a Call from 03 7053 1569
If 03 7053 1569 calls you:
- Do not: Engage with the caller, confirm your identity, discuss account details, or agree to any transactions
- Do: Hang up immediately and do not return the call to any number they provide
- Do: Contact Telstra directly using the number on your bill or their official website if they claim to be Telstra
- Do: Contact the federal police directly via their official channels if they claim police authority - police will never call demanding money or threatening arrest over the phone
- Do: Block the number 0370531569 on your phone to prevent repeat contact
- Do: Enable call screening and let unknown numbers go to voicemail
How to Report 03 7053 1569
Impersonation of federal police or major Australian companies is a serious offence. Report this number using these official Australian government resources:
- Scamwatch (scamwatch.gov.au) - Report the scam attempt and impersonation
- ACMA (acma.gov.au) - Report the scam call to the Australian Communications and Media Authority
- Australian Federal Police (afp.gov.au) - If the caller impersonated federal police
- ReportCyber (cyber.gov.au) - If the scam involved credential theft or data requests
You can also help other Australians by reporting your experience with 03 7053 1569 to Reverseau. Community reports build the intelligence that helps others identify and avoid the same scammers.
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What Our Users Reviewed
Phone service flagged as scammer, blocked it
Saying it’s federal police on a voice message so beware.
Indian accent asking about account due to blocked transaction, smells fishy
Scam.
There was a suspicious delay and then a woman with an Indian accent said she was from Telstra wanting to ask about my internet. I don't have my internet with Telstra. I assumed it was a scam and hung up. Given that this phone number is apparently linked to a removalist company, I seem to have been correct?
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Why would a scammer claim to be from Telstra when calling 03 7053 1569?
A contributor reported that the caller from 03 7053 1569 impersonated Telstra to establish false urgency and credibility. By claiming to represent a major telecommunications company, the scammer hopes to bypass your skepticism and trick you into discussing account details or payment information. The caller mentioned a blocked transaction to trigger concern about access to services. Telstra will never call you unexpectedly asking for verification of internet service you don't have.
What should I do if I receive a voicemail from 03 7053 1569 claiming to be federal police?
Do not call the number back. One contributor received a voicemail from 0370531569 claiming to be federal police. This is a common impersonation tactic used to frighten recipients into immediate action. Genuine federal police will not call you threatening arrest or demanding payment. Delete the voicemail, block 03 7053 1569, and report the call to Scamwatch (scamwatch.gov.au) and the Australian Federal Police (afp.gov.au).
How do I verify if a call claiming to be from Telstra actually came from Telstra?
Never trust caller ID alone, as callers from 03 7053 1569 and similar scams can spoof numbers. Instead, hang up immediately and contact Telstra directly using the number on your bill or by visiting telstra.com.au. Verify the exact issue they mentioned. A genuine Telstra representative will not call asking about internet service you don't have. If you are unsure, your phone service provider (as one contributor experienced with 0370531569) may automatically flag the number as a scammer.
What does the delay before the caller speaks from 03 7053 1569 mean?
A contributor reported a suspicious delay before the caller from 03 7053 1569 spoke. This delay indicates the call may be routed through an automated system or call centre that confirms you answered before connecting a live caller. This is common in mass-dialling scam operations. The delay itself is not definitive proof of a scam, but combined with impersonation (as reported for 0370531569), it is a strong warning sign. Hang up if you notice this pattern.
Can I report 03 7053 1569 to my phone provider like the contributor who had it auto-blocked?
Yes. One contributor's phone service automatically flagged 03 7053 1569 as a scammer and blocked it. You can contact your phone provider and request they block 0370531569 on your account. You should also report the number to ACMA (acma.gov.au) so telecommunications authorities can investigate patterns across multiple providers. Reporting to Reverseau also helps warn other Australians about calls from 03 7053 1569.
What is the difference between a suspicious call and a confirmed scam from 03 7053 1569?
Of the five reports for 03 7053 1569, two are confirmed scams (with clear impersonation tactics), two are flagged as suspicious (without specific tactics mentioned), and one is marked uncertain. All indicate risk. A confirmed scam report typically includes specific details like what the caller claimed, their accent or voice characteristics, and the tactics used. Contributors should report calls from 0370531569 whether they are certain it is a scam or simply suspicious, as patterns across reports help confirm ongoing criminal activity.