03 8747 3113 - 0387473113: Robocall and Suspicious Immigration Message Reports

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Community reports for 03 8747 3113 (0387473113) describe recorded immigration messages and repeated calls from Symbio Networks provider in Victoria.

Robocall and Suspicious Immigration Reports for 03 8747 3113

Two contributors have flagged calls from 03 8747 3113 (also written as 0387473113) as suspicious. The reports describe automated recorded messages claiming to be from Australian Immigration, with calls originating from a Symbio Networks local service number in Victoria. One contributor answered a call from 03 8747 3113 and heard a recorded message offering language selection, but the message then played in Chinese before the caller disconnected without allowing any interaction.

The pattern of robocall activity combined with the immigration-related messaging raises concerns about potential impersonation or scam activity. Symbio Networks is the provider allocated to 0387473113, a local Victorian number that one contributor noted as matching their experience with problematic service providers.

What Callers from 03 8747 3113 Say

The recorded message from 03 8747 3113 identified itself as being from Australian Immigration and claimed to have important information. The caller offered a language preference selection but then proceeded to play the message in Chinese without giving the recipient time to select or confirm their language preference. This behaviour is unusual for legitimate government communications, which typically respect user input for accessibility.

One contributor who received a call from 0387473113 reported the call simply disconnected after the message began, preventing any further interaction or clarification about the claimed immigration matter.

Call Patterns and Recent Activity

Both reports about 03 8747 3113 occurred within the past week, with one call answered today. The answered call from 0387473113 involved a recorded message, and the second report noted this was a missed call with no voicemail left behind. One contributor specifically flagged the pattern of receiving repeated calls from numbers provided by Symbio Networks, suggesting this provider may be commonly exploited for scam distribution.

What to Do If You Receive a Call from 03 8747 3113

If 03 8747 3113 calls you:

• Do not: Engage with the recorded message, press any keys, or return the call if you miss it
• Do not: Share personal information such as your name, date of birth, immigration status, or passport details
• Do: Hang up immediately when you hear a recorded message claiming to be from government agencies
• Do: Block the number 0387473113 if it calls repeatedly
• Do: Verify any immigration matter directly by contacting the Department of Home Affairs through their official website or calling their published phone number
• Do: Report the call if you believe it was a scam attempt

How to Report 03 8747 3113

If you receive suspicious calls from 03 8747 3113 or 0387473113, you can report them to:

• ACMA (Australian Communications and Media Authority): Report spam and scam calls at acma.gov.au
• Scamwatch: Document the call details at scamwatch.gov.au, particularly if the call claimed to represent Australian Immigration or other government agencies
• ReportCyber: If the call involved any attempt to obtain personal information or financial details, report it at cyber.gov.au
• Reverseau: Contribute your experience with 03 8747 3113 to help other Australians identify this number

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