Phone number (03) 8904 9517 is allocated as a local service in Victoria, routed through Symbio Networks Pty Ltd. (03) 8904 9517 has drawn 11 community reports, with 82% describing it as scam activity. Activity has picked up sharply lately - 11 of those reports arrived in the last week alone. The most commonly mentioned tactic is impersonation, appearing in roughly 100% of reports.
Quick Assessment
Should I answer?
Unsafe
Most reports for (03) 8904 9517 describe scam behaviour.
Should I call back?
Do not call back
Only call (03) 8904 9517 back if you can verify the caller independently.
What to do next?
Block and report
Report (03) 8904 9517 to Scamwatch if the caller asked for money, pretended to be an organisation, or made threats.
Most Helpful Reports About (03) 8904 9517
Caller pretended to be federal police, ran the press-1 menu thing. Said my passport was compromised, they'd caught the crook 39 hours back with gear holding my info. Gave me a report number to check at the local cop shop. Started asking about my bank and how much I had saved. Said they'd ring back
Voice message pretending to be cops investigating something, asked me to press 1 to talk to an officer, got hold music then I bailed
Overview
How People Described (03) 8904 9517
82% of reports describe this number as scam. Common themes in the reports include federal, press, police, claiming, cops.
How the Contact Happened
Was the Contact Expected?
Reported Behaviour for (03) 8904 9517
Tactics People Mentioned
These are the tactics community members identified when reporting interactions with (03) 8904 9517.
How Interactions Played Out
Of the people who reported contact from (03) 8904 9517, here is how far the interaction went.
Tactics That Show Up Together
50% of reports describe more than one pressure tactic in the same interaction.
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Common Themes
How Much Detail Did People Share?
Most reports include useful detail, and 91% include detailed descriptions.
Number Details
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What People Reported About (03) 8904 9517
These reports were submitted by community members.
Caller pretended to be federal police, ran the press-1 menu thing. Said my passport was compromised, they'd caught the crook 39 hours back with gear holding my info. Gave me a report number to check at the local cop shop. Started asking about my bank and how much I had saved. Said they'd ring back
Voice message pretending to be cops investigating something, asked me to press 1 to talk to an officer, got hold music then I bailed
Recording claiming to be federal police wanting you to press 1 to talk to an officer. Classic scam
Rang claiming to be federal cops about a data breach, started asking about crypto, hung up when I said I had nothing
Phone flagged it as spam, voicemail was a robot claiming to be federal police
Missed call from this number, no idea what it was about
Phone call Sunday arvo claiming to be federal police, wanted me to press 1
Pretended to be the feds, freaked me out
Claimed to be federal cops, wanted me to press 1 for an officer
Call from the area claiming to be federal police
Fraud. Fake federal cops, wants you to press 1 to chat with an officer
Frequently Asked Questions
How does (03) 8904 9517 try to manipulate people?
People most often mention these tactics: Impersonation (100%), Robocall (40%), Urgency (30%), Threats (20%), OTP request (10%). That's based on 10 reports with useful detail.
Has (03) 8904 9517 been active recently?
Looking at the timeline, this number has been actively reported lately. 11 reports came in over the past month.
How much confidence should I put in these reports?
Based on 11 community reports. People describe different experiences, so the overall picture is mixed. About 91% include detailed descriptions, which helps.
Could (03) 8904 9517 be a scam?
Based on 11 community reports, 82% classify this number as scam.
Does (03) 8904 9517 call, text, or both?
Most people got a phone call (73%), though some reported other methods: phone call (73%), voicemail (18%), missed call (9%).
What are the main complaints about (03) 8904 9517?
The main descriptions people gave: Scam (9), Uncertain (1), Suspicious (1). People repeatedly mention federal, press, police, claiming, cops in their reports.
Is (03) 8904 9517 contacting people out of the blue?
The calls came as a surprise to 100% of people. 0% knew who was calling.
How long have people been reporting (03) 8904 9517?
The reporting history covers 3 days, from April 2026.