0402 677 918 - 0402677918: Impersonation Scam Reports

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Community reports for 0402 677 918 (0402677918): Impersonation scams including fake family emergency and Australian Government robocall.

Impersonation Scam Reports for 0402 677 918

Two contributors have reported scam calls from 0402 677 918 (also written as 0402677918), both involving impersonation tactics. The reports indicate this Optus mobile number is being used for deceptive calls designed to manipulate recipients into immediate action or financial transfer.

The pattern suggests deliberate use of social engineering, with callers posing as trusted contacts or government entities. One contributor received a call from 0402677918 opening with 'hi dad, it's me' before requesting money, while another encountered an automated robocall impersonating an Australian Government entity.

What Callers from 0402 677 918 Say

One contributor reported receiving a call from 0402 677 918 where the caller used an informal greeting claiming to be the recipient's son or daughter, immediately followed by a request for money. This 'family emergency' approach is a classic impersonation scam tactic designed to bypass normal questioning and create urgency.

A separate report about 0402677918 describes an automated robocall claiming the recipient had missed a call from the Australian Government. The recorded message offered language options in English or Chinese, adding false legitimacy to the claim. This type of government impersonation scam aims to trick recipients into calling back or providing personal information.

Report Patterns and Timing

Both reports to Reverseau about 0402 677 918 occurred during different periods, suggesting this number may be part of a longer-running scam operation or recycled from previous misuse. The variety in tactics (family impersonation versus government robocall) indicates the number may be used by different scammers or as part of a broader scam campaign testing multiple approaches.

The Optus mobile allocation for 0402677918 makes the number appear legitimate on caller ID, which contributes to the effectiveness of these impersonation attempts. Contributors are more likely to answer or engage with calls from mobile numbers they perceive as peer-to-peer rather than automated systems.

What to Do If You Receive a Call from 0402 677 918

If 0402 677 918 calls you:

• Do not: Answer with personal details, agree to send money, or engage with requests for financial information
• Do not: Return the call or provide any callback number confirmation
• Do: Hang up immediately if the caller claims to be a family member asking for money
• Do: Verify any government claim by independently calling the official agency using a number from their website (never use a number the caller provides)
• Do: If you recognise the claimed caller (your son, daughter, etc.), end the call and contact them directly on a known number
• Do: Block this number in your phone's contact list if the call repeats

How to Report 0402 677 918

If you receive a scam call from 0402 677 918 (0402677918), report it through these Australian resources:

• Scamwatch - scamwatch.gov.au - the official ACCC scam reporting service. Include specific details about what the caller claimed and whether money was lost.
• ACMA - acma.gov.au - the Australian Communications and Media Authority handles complaints about unwanted calls and can take action against providers like Optus.
• ReportCyber - cyber.gov.au - if the scam involves cybercrime elements or data theft attempts.
• Reverseau - Report your experience with 0402 677 918 to help other Australians identify this number. Community contributions build the intelligence that protects others.

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