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Community reports for 0435 134 500 (0435134500): Chinese-speaking callers requesting office visits, suspected voice recording scam targeting personal identity theft.
Voice Recording and Impersonation Scam Reports for 0435 134 500
Six contributors have reported calls from 0435 134 500 (also written as 0435134500) involving Chinese-speaking callers using a deceptive office visit tactic. The pattern is distinctive and concerning: callers demand the recipient meet them at an office the next day, then when questioned about their identity, respond with phrases like "I think you have forgotten me" or "you don't know my voice." One contributor explicitly noted suspicion that the caller was recording their voice for potential fraud purposes.
The Optus mobile number 0435134500 appears to be used for what contributors describe as a voice recording exploitation scheme. When recipients question the caller's identity or express confusion, the caller either hangs up or laughs nervously. This behaviour suggests the primary objective is obtaining a recorded voice sample rather than executing a traditional financial scam.
What Callers from 0435 134 500 Say and Do
Callers from 0435 134 500 open with a disorienting greeting, typically "come to my office tomorrow" without any context or introduction. When recipients respond with confusion or claim it's a wrong number, the caller counters with "I think you have forgotten me," creating artificial familiarity where none exists.
Contributors report the callers speak Mandarin or another Chinese dialect, making communication deliberately unclear. When asked directly for identification or clarification, callers either:
- Respond evasively with "you don't know my voice" or similar deflections
- Laugh and abruptly hang up
- Refuse to identify themselves entirely
One contributor noted the caller's behaviour changed immediately when questioned, suggesting the interaction deviated from a prepared script. The deliberate recording of responses from 0435134500 appears designed to capture voice samples that could be misused for identity fraud, voice cloning, or biometric scams.
Report Patterns and Timing
Reports of 0435 134 500 span from early September through early October 2026, with the highest concentration in late September. The calls arrive at varied times, including early morning hours (4:45 AM) and evening (6:40 PM), suggesting a systematic calling campaign rather than legitimate business outreach.
One contributor received multiple calls from 0435134500 matching the identical script within days, indicating repeated attempts against the same target. The consistency across six separate reports of the same opening phrase and caller behaviour pattern demonstrates this is a coordinated operation rather than isolated incidents. Contributors across different reports independently noted the Chinese-language element and refusal to identify, reinforcing the deliberate nature of this tactic.
What to Do If You Receive a Call from 0435 134 500
If 0435 134 500 calls you:
- Do not: Engage in extended conversation, respond to questions about your availability, speak clearly when questioned (the call may be recorded), or agree to meet anyone
- Do: Hang up immediately when you don't recognise the caller, block the number 0435134500 on your phone, and report the call to authorities
- If pressed: Firmly state you do not know this person and do not engage further, even if the caller insists you have met before
The specific tactic of 0435 134 500 - attempting to establish false familiarity combined with voice recording - requires you to end the call quickly. Do not be drawn into clarifying who you are or correcting the caller's false premise. Scammers using voice samples can impersonate you, commit fraud in your name, or use your voice in subsequent social engineering attacks.
How to Report 0435 134 500
Report calls from 0435 134 500 and 0435134500 to Australian authorities:
- ACMA (Australian Communications and Media Authority): Report the number at acma.gov.au under Illegal Activity or Unwanted Calls
- Scamwatch: Document the call details including the exact script used at scamwatch.gov.au
- ReportCyber: If you suspect voice recording for identity fraud, report to cyber.gov.au
- Your phone provider: Notify Optus directly about the Optus mobile number 0435134500 being used for scam calls
- Reverseau: Contribute your experience with 0435 134 500 to help other Australians identify this scam
Voice recording scams require coordinated reporting because the collected voice samples may be used across multiple fraud schemes. Each report strengthens the case for law enforcement action.
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What Our Users Reviewed
Chinese person calling to say “come to my office tomorrow” and when I said wrong number he said I think you have forgotten me. Would not identify himself so I hung up.
Chinese person calling to say “come to my office tomorrow” and when I said wrong number he said I think you have forgotten me. Would not identify himself so I hung up.
Spam caller from overseas who bailed when I asked who they were
Bloke called speaking Chinese, wanted me at his office next day, then laughed and hung up. Reckon he recorded my voice to use in a fraud
Reckon they're chasing Chinese nationals, asked me to come to the office and tried the old 'you don't know my voice' trick when I asked for a name
Don't know who it is, speaking Chinese
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WRITE A REVIEWFrequently Asked Questions
Why would a scammer want to record my voice on a call from 0435 134 500?
Voice recordings can be used for voice cloning, biometric fraud, or impersonation in future scams. A contributor reported suspicion that 0435134500 was specifically attempting to capture their voice sample. Criminals sell or use these recordings to authorise fraudulent transactions or impersonate you to your bank or contacts.
What does it mean when the caller from 0435 134 500 says 'I think you have forgotten me'?
This is a manipulation tactic reported across multiple calls from 0435134500. The caller creates false familiarity to confuse you and keep you on the line longer, increasing the chance they capture a meaningful voice sample. It's a psychological trick - the caller has no actual prior relationship with you.
Should I answer calls from 0435 134 500 if I don't recognise the number?
No. Contributors who answered 0435 134 500 were targeted with the same confusing office visit request. The safest approach is to let unknown numbers go to voicemail. If 0435134500 calls repeatedly, block the number immediately on your phone.
Why do callers from 0435 134 500 speak Chinese?
All six reports of 0435134500 mention Chinese-language callers. This may indicate the scam is targeting Chinese-speaking Australians, or using language barriers to increase confusion. Either way, the language difference makes the "you have forgotten me" tactic more effective because legitimate contacts would typically use your preferred language.
What should I do if I already spoke to someone from 0435 134 500?
If you had an extended conversation with 0435134500, monitor your accounts for suspicious activity and consider freezing credit with Australian credit reporting agencies. Do not provide any additional information to this number if they call again. Report the call to ACMA (acma.gov.au) and Scamwatch (scamwatch.gov.au) immediately.
Is 0435 134 500 a legitimate business number?
No. The number 0435134500 is an Optus mobile, not a business line, and all six community reports describe scam activity. Legitimate businesses identify themselves immediately and do not use manipulation tactics like false familiarity. If you received a call from 0435 134 500 claiming to be from a company, that claim is false.