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Community reports for 0401 191 200 (0401191200): Callers reciting personal details including address, name, and physical description to recipients.
Personal Information Misuse Reports for 0401 191 200
Two contributors have flagged calls from 0401 191 200 (also written as 0401191200) registered to an Optus mobile number. One report describes a particularly concerning interaction where the caller demonstrated knowledge of personal details including the recipient's full name, address, and physical description. This type of information disclosure during an unsolicited call is a major red flag for potential scam activity or data misuse.
What Callers from 0401 191 200 Do
The most distinctive behaviour reported involves the caller reciting personal information back to the recipient during the call. One contributor noted that the caller had access to or shared details about their address, name, and body shape. This tactic is often used to create false credibility or to intimidate recipients into compliance. The caller may use this information to suggest they have legitimate reasons to contact you, or to pressure you into providing additional sensitive details.
Report Patterns
Both reports were received via answered calls to the mobile number 0401191200. One contributor's immediate advice was simply to hang up and not engage further with the number 0401 191 200. The brevity of that feedback suggests the caller behaviour was sufficiently concerning to warrant immediate disconnection.
What to Do If You Receive a Call from 0401 191 200
If 0401 191 200 calls you:
- Do not: Confirm, deny, or discuss any personal information the caller mentions. Do not answer follow-up questions or provide additional details about yourself, your finances, or your family.
- Do: Hang up immediately. Block the number in your phone settings. If the caller claims to represent a bank, government agency, or service provider, independently verify their identity by calling the official organisation using a number from their official website or your statement.
- Do: Be aware that legitimate organisations do not call unsolicited to recite your personal details as a verification method. If someone already has your information and is calling you, verify the call's legitimacy through official channels before engaging further.
How to Report 0401 191 200
If you receive suspicious calls from 0401 191 200 or 0401191200:
- Report the number to the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) at acma.gov.au for investigation of potential scam or harassment activity
- File a report with Scamwatch at scamwatch.gov.au if the call involved attempted financial fraud or deception
- Report the Optus mobile number to Optus directly as a potential account misuse case
- If personal data has been compromised, consider reporting to the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) at oaic.gov.au
- Share your experience on Reverseau to help other Australians identify this number
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WRITE A REVIEWFrequently Asked Questions
How did the caller know my personal information like my address and physical description?
The caller may have obtained your details from a data breach, purchased information from a third party, or accessed records through fraudulent means. One contributor reported that the caller from 0401 191 200 recited their address, name, and body shape without explanation. Do not assume this means they are legitimate - scammers use personal details to build false credibility. Always verify independently through official channels rather than trusting information recited during an unsolicited call.
What should I do if 0401191200 calls and mentions details they shouldn't know?
Hang up immediately and do not confirm or deny any information. Do not provide additional personal details under any circumstances. The fact that the caller from 0401191200 already has some of your information does not make them trustworthy. Instead, independently contact the organisation they claim to represent using an official phone number you find yourself, not one they provide.
Is 0401 191 200 a legitimate Optus customer service number?
No. While 0401 191 200 is registered to Optus as a mobile service, the reported behaviour (reciting personal details without context) is not consistent with legitimate customer service. Optus customer service calls would be from official Optus numbers and would not involve unsolicited recitation of your physical characteristics or address to "verify" your identity. Block this number and contact Optus directly if you have concerns about your account.
What is personal information misuse and why is it dangerous?
Personal information misuse occurs when someone uses your private details (name, address, phone, appearance descriptions) without authorisation, often to manipulate or deceive you. Callers from 0401 191 200 demonstrating knowledge of your address and physical description is dangerous because it creates a false sense that they are legitimate or have authority. This tactic is commonly used in impersonation scams to pressure victims into trusting the caller or complying with fraudulent requests.
Should I call 0401191200 back if they left a message?
No. Do not return calls to 0401 191 200 or 0401191200. Callback scams are common, where scammers leave voicemails encouraging you to ring back a number (which may route to a premium service or allow further contact for scamming). If a legitimate organisation needs to contact you, they will call again from official numbers or you can contact them directly using an official number you verify yourself.
Where can I report calls from 0401 191 200?
Report calls from 0401 191 200 to ACMA (acma.gov.au) for potential scam or harassment investigation, and to Scamwatch (scamwatch.gov.au) if fraud was attempted. If your personal data has been misused, report to the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner at oaic.gov.au. You can also report your experience on Reverseau to help other Australians identify this number's behaviour pattern.