Phone number (03) 9017 0198 is allocated as a local service in Victoria, routed through Verizon Australia Pty Limited. Community members have submitted 20 reports about (03) 9017 0198, with 80% 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) 9017 0198 describe scam behaviour.
Should I call back?
Do not call back
Only call (03) 9017 0198 back if you can verify the caller independently.
What to do next?
Block and report
Report (03) 9017 0198 to Scamwatch if the caller asked for money, pretended to be an organisation, or made threats.
Most Helpful Reports About (03) 9017 0198
received similar email, tried calling number provided but no one answered, don't have eBay account
Got similar call on October 12, 2022. Concerning how long these scam numbers stay active
Overview
How People Described (03) 9017 0198
80% of reports describe this number as scam. Common themes in the reports include email, ebay, scam, suspicious.
How the Contact Happened
Was the Contact Expected?
Reported Behaviour for (03) 9017 0198
Tactics People Mentioned
These are the tactics community members identified when reporting interactions with (03) 9017 0198.
How Interactions Played Out
Of the people who reported contact from (03) 9017 0198, here is how far the interaction went.
Tactics That Show Up Together
Has Anyone Confirmed the Caller Was Genuine?
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Common Themes
How Much Detail Did People Share?
Most reports include useful detail, and 60% include detailed descriptions.
Number Details
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What People Reported About (03) 9017 0198
These reports were submitted by community members.
received similar email, tried calling number provided but no one answered, don't have eBay account
Got similar call on October 12, 2022. Concerning how long these scam numbers stay active
This is a scam that started with an email claiming to be eBay security team:D they will try to get you to accept a program and take control from there.
Amateurs and using auto redial apps really slow these scammers down and save other Aussies from being scammed.
Got an email telling me to call this number for eBay customer support about suspicious PayPal payment related to AVAST. Checked my eBay account and nothing there, looks like a scam
Email instructing me to call this number claiming to be eBay customer support about suspicious AVAST payment, came from personal Gmail account
scam pretending to be eBay cyber security about suspicious payments, verified as fake through official eBay
Received scam email falsely claiming to be eBay, instructed to call this number, clearly a trap
Caller asked for computer access, used same email as other reports, hung up when suspicious
Email in broken English asking me to call about cancelling an eBay transaction. Don't have an eBay account
Total scammer. Also got an email about suspicious AVAST payment telling me to call this number
Tried to con me, failed. Do not talk to these *****
Scam email, didn't address me by name, language seemed off
Call trying to install a program on my phone but security system blocked it
number linked to scammers using it with spam emails targeting eBay users
Got the same suspicious message others mentioned, deleted and blocked
Phone number is being used as an eBay / Avast scam.
Received email today about suspicious activity, seems like blatant scam
EBay scam, don't have an account so it was obvious
Appears to be sending emails to see who responds, not genuine
Got a call about Norton products, looking for others' experiences
Frequently Asked Questions
What tactics have been reported for (03) 9017 0198?
The clearest patterns are Impersonation (67%), Phishing link (42%), Info request (25%), Callback lure (17%), Other (8%). Those came from 12 reports that described the interaction in detail.
Is this number still in use?
The reporting pattern shows this number has been reported consistently over a long period. 0 reports came in over the past month.
Are the reports about (03) 9017 0198 trustworthy?
There are enough reports to draw a fairly clear picture. People describe different experiences, so the overall picture is mixed. About 60% include detailed descriptions, which helps.
Is this number known for scams?
Community data indicates scam activity - 80% of 20 reports.
What contact methods does (03) 9017 0198 use?
Mainly other methods at 45%, with some variation: other methods (45%), phone call (45%), text message (10%).
What kind of interactions do people report for (03) 9017 0198?
Reporters described it as: Scam (16), Uncertain (2), Suspicious (1), Spam (1). A few themes show up more than once, including email, ebay, scam, suspicious.
Do people recognise (03) 9017 0198 when it calls?
100% of contributors say the contact was unexpected. 0% were expecting it.
Has anyone confirmed this was a real caller?
1 contributors said they confirmed the caller through: Callback verified (1). Overall, that evidence is strong.