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Community reports for 03 7068 5802 (0370685802) describe suspicious calls about money giveaways and cost-of-living surveys requesting personal details.
Prize and Personal Information Scams from 03 7068 5802
Five contributors have reported suspicious activity from 03 7068 5802 (also written as 0370685802), a Victorian local service number. The common thread across reports is unsolicited contact offering prizes or conducting surveys, combined with requests for personal information. Two separate reports mention prize offers - one about a money giveaway and another promoting a $1,000 survey prize - both attempting to extract caller details.
The pattern suggests coordinated phishing behaviour. One contributor who answered a call from 0370685802 reported the caller offered money but wanted personal information in return. Another received a voicemail about cost-of-living research that also solicited information, cutting off abruptly after 30 seconds. A third report notes the caller offered a $1,000 prize as incentive to complete a survey on Australian cost of living, which the contributor flagged as suspicious.
What Callers from 03 7068 5802 Claim
Contributors describe callers claiming to conduct research or administer prize giveaways. One caller offered money directly but pivoted to requesting personal information when the contributor engaged. Another voicemail claimed to be conducting cost-of-living research, mentioning a potential $1,000 prize for survey completion - a classic too-good-to-be-true tactic combining urgency with financial incentive.
The voicemail message about cost-of-living surveys appears to be a recorded script, as one contributor noted the message cut off after approximately 30 seconds, mid-question. This suggests automated or semi-automated calling. Callers from 03 7068 5802 do not appear to adapt responses - the research angle and prize angle remain separate threads across different reports, indicating either multiple campaigns or a single operation cycling through different scripts.
Call Patterns from 03 7068 5802
Reports span from March 2024 to November 2025, indicating sustained activity over nearly two years. One contributor reported repeated calls from this number with no voicemail left, suggesting the caller was testing whether the line was active. Another blocked the number immediately after a missed call due to safety concerns, even though no message was left.
Three of five reports involve voicemail or missed calls, suggesting callers are comfortable not connecting directly - either building a contact list for future targeting or conducting reconnaissance. The remaining two reports where contributors answered describe immediate pivots to personal information requests once contact was established.
What to Do If You Receive a Call from 03 7068 5802
If 03 7068 5802 calls you:
- Do not: Answer unsolicited calls about prizes or giveaways, provide personal information (name, address, date of birth, bank details), engage with survey requests, or return the call if you miss it
- Do: Let calls go to voicemail, listen to any message left, block the number immediately if it calls repeatedly, and verify any legitimate survey through official channels before engaging
- Verify first: If the caller claims to represent a government agency or research organisation, hang up and contact that organisation directly using a number from their official website - never use contact information provided by the caller
How to Report 03 7068 5802
If you receive unwanted calls from 03 7068 5802 (0370685802), report the activity to relevant Australian authorities:
- Scamwatch: Report the call at scamwatch.gov.au with details of what was offered and what information was requested
- ACMA (Australian Communications and Media Authority): Lodge a complaint at acma.gov.au about unsolicited or harassing calls
- Do Not Call Register: Register your number at donotcall.gov.au to opt out of telemarketing (note: scam callers often ignore this, but it creates an official record)
- Reverseau: Contribute your experience with 03 7068 5802 to help other Australians identify this number and protect themselves
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What Our Users Reviewed
called about a money giveaway but wanted personal info
voicemail about research on cost of living, sounded like they wanted my info
Calls repeatedly but doesn't leave a message
No message left, blocked for safety
Wanted me to do a survey on Cost of Living in Australia. Voicemail cut out after 30 seconds, so only heard one question. Said you could win $1k too - suspect as usual.
On answering all you get is a computer generated voice that says goodbye.
Missed a call from this number 03 7068 5802.
Rang it back thinking it may have been urgent, upon it not ringing someone just answered saying Goodbye..
Another nuisance call to add to the block list which is about to explode.
scam call, don't answer
Clearly a call centre, a second or two of silence, then person says they have an energy deal... Sounds like a scam, I told them to take me off their list.
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WRITE A REVIEWFrequently Asked Questions
What is the scam being reported for 03 7068 5802?
Contributors report two main tactics from 0370685802: callers offering money giveaways or prize incentives (up to $1,000 for survey completion), then pivoting to requests for personal information. One report describes a direct money giveaway offer, while others mention cost-of-living surveys with prize claims. This is a classic bait-and-switch: the prize is the lure, extracting your details is the goal.
Why does 03 7068 5802 keep calling if I don't answer?
One contributor reported repeated calls from 03 7068 5802 with no voicemail left, suggesting the caller is testing whether the number is active and monitored. Once a line answers, scammers add it to a 'live' contact list for more intensive targeting. Repeated calls with no message are a common reconnaissance tactic - don't answer, and block the number.
Should I callback 0370685802 to find out who is calling?
No. Do not callback 0370685802 or 03 7068 5802. Returning the call confirms your number is monitored and actively answered, making it more valuable to scammers. It may also incur charges on premium-rate numbers. If you need to verify a caller, look up the organisation independently using official contact details, never the number provided by the caller.
Is the cost-of-living survey from 03 7068 5802 legitimate?
No. Contributors who received voicemail messages from 0370685802 about cost-of-living surveys flagged them as suspicious, particularly because they offered a $1,000 prize for participation. Legitimate research surveys do not typically offer cash prizes for random participation, and they do not call unsolicited requesting personal information upfront. If you're invited to a genuine government survey, Services Australia or the ABS will contact you through verified channels.
What personal information did callers from 03 7068 5802 try to get?
Reports describe callers from 0370685802 requesting 'personal info' without specifying exactly which details. However, based on the prize-offer pattern, scammers typically start with name and address (to appear legitimate), then escalate to date of birth, phone number, email, and banking details. Never provide any personal information to unsolicited callers, regardless of what they claim to offer.
How do I block 03 7068 5802 on my phone?
On most Australian phones, open your recent call log, find 03 7068 5802 or 0370685802, and select 'Block' or 'Block Number'. On iPhone, swipe left on the number and tap Block. On Android, tap the three dots and select Block. Once blocked, calls from this number will go straight to voicemail and you won't receive notifications. Report the number to Reverseau at the same time so other Australians are warned.