03 8488 8736 - 0384888736: Mostly Legitimate DPV Health, One Scam Report

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Mixed reports for 03 8488 8736 (0384888736): Four legitimate DPV Health calls, one potential scam with spoofed caller ID linked to liquidated company.

Call Reports for 03 8488 8736

Community reports for 03 8488 8736 (also written as 0384888736) show a mixed pattern. Four contributors confirmed receiving legitimate calls from DPV Health Allied Health Team and DPV Community Health, including appointment reminders and wellness check-ins. However, one contributor reported a suspicious call from this number in August 2023 flagged as a scam, with the caller ID linked to a liquidated New Zealand company.

The legitimate reports span from May 2023 to December 2024, with callers identifying themselves as DPV Health staff. One contributor noted they were expecting a call about a dental appointment from 03 8488 8736. Another report from May 2023 described a DV Health wellness call during the COVID isolation period.

What Callers from 03 8488 8736 Typically Say

Contributors who answered calls from 03 8488 8736 report hearing from DPV Health Allied Health Team and DPV Community Health representatives. These callers identified themselves clearly and discussed appointment scheduling, health assistance, and wellness check-ins. One contributor specifically noted the call was about confirming a dental appointment, which they had anticipated receiving.

The single scam report involving 0384888736 described the caller as using a fake caller ID, with the number traced back to a liquidated company (NZ 3 PTY LIMITED). This appears to be a caller ID spoofing incident rather than the number itself being actively misused by DPV Health.

Report Patterns and Assessment

Of the five total reports for 03 8488 8736, four are confirmed legitimate calls from DPV Health services. The one scam report from August 2023 suggests the number may have been spoofed by a third party, rather than indicating DPV Health itself is operating fraudulently. Legitimate reports are more recent, spanning 2023-2024, with the most recent report in December 2024.

The number is registered as a local service in Victoria with Symbio Networks as the provider. Four of five contributors answered their calls from 0384888736, with one report being a missed call associated with the scam allegation.

Assessing Calls from 03 8488 8736

If 03 8488 8736 calls you:

• Do: Answer if you are expecting a call from DPV Health or have an upcoming appointment
• Do: Ask the caller to confirm their full name and department if you're unsure
• Do: Verify the caller is from DPV Health by asking them to provide a callback number and calling the main DPV Health line independently
• Do not: Share personal health information, Medicare details, or banking information unless you initiated the contact or have confirmed the caller's identity
• Do not: Assume any call is fraudulent based solely on this report-most calls from this number are legitimate

If the caller claims you owe a debt or threatens legal action, end the call immediately and contact DPV Health through their official website or a phone number you look up independently.

If You Believe a Call from 03 8488 8736 Was a Scam

If you suspect caller ID spoofing or fraudulent activity on 0384888736:

• Do: Report the incident to Scamwatch at scamwatch.gov.au
• Do: Contact the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) at acma.gov.au to report spoofed caller IDs
• Do: Block the number on your phone to prevent future calls
• Do: Report the scam to ReportCyber at cyber.gov.au if money or personal information was compromised
• Do: Contact DPV Health directly using an independently verified phone number to confirm whether they made the call

If you have additional information about suspicious activity involving 03 8488 8736, you can contribute your report to Reverseau to help other Australians identify patterns.

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