Phone number (03) 9005 5997 is allocated as a local service in Victoria, routed through Symbio Networks Pty Ltd. Community members have submitted 8 reports about (03) 9005 5997, with 88% describing it as scam activity. Activity has gone quiet, with no new reports in over a year. The most commonly mentioned tactic is impersonation, appearing in roughly 67% of reports.
Quick Assessment
Should I answer?
Unsafe
Most reports for (03) 9005 5997 describe scam behaviour.
Should I call back?
Do not call back
Only call (03) 9005 5997 back if you can verify the caller independently.
What to do next?
Block and report
Report (03) 9005 5997 to Scamwatch if the caller asked for money, pretended to be an organisation, or made threats.
Most Helpful Reports About (03) 9005 5997
fraudulent email trying to extract $800 from PayPal, cancelled transaction
I had a similar one with a different name. Did you cancel it by calling the number or a different way. I am wary of the number.
Overview
How People Described (03) 9005 5997
88% of reports describe this number as scam. Common themes in the reports include paypal, bitcoin, transaction alert, scam, request.
How the Contact Happened
Was the Contact Expected?
Assessment based on 8 reports.
Reported Behaviour for (03) 9005 5997
Tactics People Mentioned
These are the tactics community members identified when reporting interactions with (03) 9005 5997.
How Interactions Played Out
Of the people who reported contact from (03) 9005 5997, here is how far the interaction went.
Tactics That Show Up Together
100% of reports describe more than one pressure tactic in the same interaction.
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Reporting Timeline
Reports Over Time
How Other Readers Rated the Reports
Helpful Votes
Common Themes
How Much Detail Did People Share?
Most reports include useful detail, and 75% include detailed descriptions.
Number Details
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What People Reported About (03) 9005 5997
These reports were submitted by community members.
fraudulent email trying to extract $800 from PayPal, cancelled transaction
I had a similar one with a different name. Did you cancel it by calling the number or a different way. I am wary of the number.
This phone number is associated with a bitcoin scam through PayPal. Do not call this number. Report your money request through PayPal and cancel the transaction.
Got sent PayPal payment request for a "Bitcoin purchase" and to contact this number if a I had any questions - never made any purchase.
So probably being used by some fraudsters.
Same PayPal scam... Looks legit.
PayPal Bitcoin scam, come with very official PayPal email.
Got bitcoin request, also had request through PayPal, cancelled the transaction
Called claiming to be PayPal, tried to get me to reset password
Frequently Asked Questions
How does (03) 9005 5997 try to manipulate people?
People most often mention these tactics: Impersonation (67%), Info request (50%), Phishing link (17%). That's based on 6 reports with useful detail.
Has (03) 9005 5997 been active recently?
Looking at the timeline, this number has been getting more reports over time. 0 reports came in over the past month.
How much confidence should I put in these reports?
Based on 8 community reports. People describe different experiences, so the overall picture is mixed. About 75% include detailed descriptions, which helps.
Could (03) 9005 5997 be a scam?
Based on 8 community reports, 88% classify this number as scam.
Does (03) 9005 5997 call, text, or both?
Most people got a other methods (50%), though some reported other methods: other methods (50%), text message (38%), phone call (13%).
What are the main complaints about (03) 9005 5997?
The main descriptions people gave: Scam (7), Uncertain (1). People repeatedly mention paypal, bitcoin, transaction alert, scam, request in their reports.
Is (03) 9005 5997 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) 9005 5997?
The reporting history covers 3 days, from March 2023.