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Community report for 03 7057 8998 (0370578998): Suspected scam call from Symbio Networks Pty Ltd number in Victoria. Do not answer.
Scam Reports for 03 7057 8998
One contributor has flagged 03 7057 8998 (also written as 0370578998) as a suspected scam call. The number is allocated to Symbio Networks Pty Ltd, a Victorian local service provider, but the contributor's report suggests the number has been compromised or spoofed for scam purposes. This is a common tactic where scammers use legitimate service provider infrastructure to appear credible and bypass caller ID screening.
The contributor who received the call from 03 7057 8998 explicitly warned others not to answer, indicating the call exhibited characteristics consistent with known scam patterns.
Why This Number May Be Used for Scams
Symbio Networks Pty Ltd is a legitimate Victorian telecommunications provider, but scammers frequently hijack or spoof numbers from established local service providers to gain trust. When 0370578998 appears on a recipient's phone, it may show as a local Victorian number, making it seem more trustworthy than an overseas or obviously suspicious number. This spoofing technique is designed to increase answer rates and create urgency or credibility during the call.
What to Do If You Receive a Call from 03 7057 8998
If 03 7057 8998 calls you:
- Do not: Answer the call, return it, or engage with any requests for personal information, passwords, or payment details
- Do: Let the call go to voicemail, block the number in your phone's settings, and avoid responding to any follow-up SMS or messages
- Do: If the caller claims to represent a bank, government agency, or service provider, hang up and call that organisation directly using an official number from their website
- Do: Be especially cautious if the caller creates urgency, threatens account closure, or demands immediate payment
How to Report 03 7057 8998
If you receive a scam call from 03 7057 8998 (0370578998), report it to the following Australian authorities:
- Scamwatch: scamwatch.gov.au - Lodge a detailed report including the time of call, what was said, and any follow-up contact attempts
- ACMA (Australian Communications and Media Authority): acma.gov.au - Report the number for potential investigation and potential network-level blocking
- ReportCyber: cyber.gov.au - If the scam involved identity theft, financial fraud, or cybercrime elements
- Your phone provider: Contact Symbio Networks Pty Ltd or your own provider to report the number is being used for scams
- Reverseau: Help protect other Australians by contributing your experience on Reverseau so the community can identify this scam activity
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What Our Users Reviewed
Call received and identified as Suspected Scam. It also is a number associated with the scammers favourite service provider Symbio Networks Pty Ltd. Do not answer.
Phone tagged it as scam, apparently uses a service provider number like most fraudsters do
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WRITE A REVIEWFrequently Asked Questions
Is 03 7057 8998 a real Symbio Networks number?
Yes, 03 7057 8998 (0370578998) is allocated to Symbio Networks Pty Ltd in Victoria, but that does not mean calls from it are legitimate. Scammers routinely spoof legitimate provider numbers to appear trustworthy. If a call from 03 7057 8998 seems suspicious, hang up and contact Symbio or the claimed organisation directly using an official number.
Why would scammers use a local Victorian number like 0370578998?
Local numbers like 03 7057 8998 are more likely to be answered because they appear to be from someone nearby. Scammers exploit this psychological advantage by spoofing legitimate Victorian service provider numbers. When 0370578998 appears on your phone, it bypasses suspicion that might arise from an international or obviously fake number.
What should I do if I already answered a call from 03 7057 8998?
If you answered 03 7057 8998 and provided any personal information, passwords, or financial details, take immediate action: contact your bank or service provider to flag potential fraud, change passwords for any online accounts you may have mentioned, enable two-factor authentication, and monitor your accounts for suspicious activity. Report the call to Scamwatch at scamwatch.gov.au and ACMA.
Can I block 03 7057 8998 on my phone?
Yes, you can block 03 7057 8998 (0370578998) using your phone's built-in call blocking feature. Most Australian phones allow you to block numbers in settings or directly from the call log. However, scammers often use different numbers, so blocking a single number provides limited protection. Focus on not answering unknown numbers and reporting suspicious calls to authorities.
Should I call back 03 7057 8998 to confirm it's legitimate?
No. Do not call back 03 7057 8998 or 0370578998. If a call from this number claims to be from your bank or a government service, hang up and call the organisation directly using an official number from their website. Calling back a scam number may confirm your number is active, leading to more scam calls.
How do I report this number to prevent others from being scammed?
Report 03 7057 8998 to Scamwatch (scamwatch.gov.au), ACMA (acma.gov.au), and contribute your experience on Reverseau so other Australians can see the warning about this number. The more community reports about 0370578998, the faster authorities can investigate and take action against scammers using this infrastructure.