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Community report for 03 9022 6759 (0390226759): Caller impersonated Cyber Crime investigation unit. Scam alert for Victoria.
Cyber Crime Impersonation Report for 03 9022 6759
One contributor has reported a call from 03 9022 6759 (also written as 0390226759) in which the caller falsely claimed to represent a Cyber Crime investigation unit. This type of impersonation is a common scam tactic designed to create urgency and fear, pressuring targets into compliance or information disclosure. The contributor in this case recognised the deception and promptly ended the call, preventing any potential harm.
The number is registered as a local service in Victoria through NetSIP Pty Ltd, a VoIP provider. This allocation does not guarantee legitimacy, as scammers frequently use legitimate phone services to mask their identity.
What the Caller from 03 9022 6759 Claimed
According to the report, the caller from 0390226759 claimed affiliation with a Cyber Crime investigation unit. This impersonation strategy is designed to exploit trust in law enforcement and create immediate alarm. Contributors who receive such calls often feel pressured to comply with demands for personal information, payment, or remote access to devices.
The fact that the caller did not attempt to contact the contributor again after the initial call suggests the scammer may have moved on to other targets rather than following up with persistence tactics.
What to Do If You Receive a Call from 03 9022 6759
If 03 9022 6759 calls you:
- Do not: Engage with claims about investigations, law enforcement, or cyber threats; provide personal, financial, or device access information; or return the call if it's unknown
- Do: Hang up immediately; verify any claims by contacting the alleged organisation directly using a phone number from their official website (not one provided by the caller); and block the number if calls persist
- Remember: Genuine law enforcement agencies do not conduct investigations via unsolicited phone calls or demand immediate action over the phone
How to Report 03 9022 6759
If you have received a call from 03 9022 6759 or 0390226759 with similar impersonation tactics, report it to the following Australian authorities:
- Scamwatch: Visit scamwatch.gov.au to report and view alerts about current scams
- ACMA (Australian Communications and Media Authority): Report the number at acma.gov.au, especially for breaches of telemarketing regulations
- ReportCyber: If the call involved cybersecurity threats or extortion, report to cyber.gov.au
- Reverseau: Contribute your experience to help other Australians identify this number and protect themselves
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Is 03 9022 6759 a real government agency?
No. One contributor reported that 0390226759 falsely claimed to represent a Cyber Crime investigation unit. Genuine law enforcement does not initiate contact via unsolicited calls demanding immediate action. Always verify claimed agency affiliation by hanging up and calling the official number from their website.
What should I do if 03 9022 6759 calls me?
Hang up immediately without providing any information. Do not return the call or engage further. Block 0390226759 in your phone settings. If the same number calls repeatedly, report it to Scamwatch at scamwatch.gov.au and ACMA at acma.gov.au.
Why did the caller claim to be from a Cyber Crime unit?
Impersonating law enforcement creates urgency and fear, making targets more likely to comply with demands or share sensitive information. This is a deliberate psychological tactic used by scammers. The contributor who received the call from 03 9022 6759 correctly identified this as a scam and ended the call.
Can I verify if this call was legitimate?
If you receive a call from 03 9022 6759 claiming to be from any government agency, hang up and independently contact that agency using a phone number from their official website. Real agencies will have a record of any legitimate investigation affecting you and can confirm details without unsolicited calls.
Is the number 0390226759 linked to a real business?
The number 03 9022 6759 is allocated as a local service through NetSIP Pty Ltd in Victoria. However, legitimate phone service allocations do not prevent scammers from using these services. The community report confirms this number was used for impersonation fraud.
Where can I report calls from 03 9022 6759?
Report the number 0390226759 to Scamwatch (scamwatch.gov.au), ACMA (acma.gov.au), and ReportCyber (cyber.gov.au) if cybersecurity was mentioned. You can also contribute your experience directly on Reverseau to help warn other Australians about this number.