04 8213 2852 - 0482132852: Charity and SES Impersonation Reports

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Community reports for 04 8213 2852 (0482132852): Contributors report impersonation of charities and emergency services with aggressive donation requests and pushy tactics.

Charity and SES Impersonation Reports for 04 8213 2852

Seven contributors have reported calls from 04 8213 2852 (also written as 0482132852), with two scam reports and three spam reports indicating a pattern of impersonation and high-pressure fundraising tactics. The most concerning pattern involves callers claiming affiliation with emergency services and charities, specifically mentioning SES (State Emergency Service) and paramedic support organisations. Multiple reports describe callers targeting small business owners with knowledge of their business names, suggesting possible data sourcing from business directories or online listings.

The behaviour documented in reports about 0482132852 indicates callers who are prepared with business owner information, use this knowledge to establish false credibility, and then pivot to aggressive donation requests. One contributor noted the caller "wouldn't let me get a word in," while another reported the caller "got rude and hung up" when questioned about personal information. A third contributor reported the caller claimed their details were confidential when asked for verification information before hanging up.

What Callers from 04 8213 2852 Claim

Reports indicate callers from 04 8213 2852 present themselves as representatives of charities supporting emergency services, particularly paramedics and SES. One report specifically mentions the caller referenced "advertising in SES manuals," while another describes a caller pushing "to advertise in local magazine for SES volunteers." This suggests a dual approach: some callers request direct donations, while others attempt to sell advertising space under the guise of supporting emergency services.

Contributors who received calls from 0482132852 report callers demonstrating knowledge of their business names before launching into donation requests. One caller described as "a woman" opened with knowledge of the recipient running a small business and immediately pivoted to requesting help for paramedics. Another report describes a 4-minute pressure call asking for donations after confirming the recipient worked for a specific business. A separate report flags a caller who "asked for personal info aggressively" before becoming rude when questioned.

Report Patterns and Timing

All seven reports for 04 8213 2852 document answered calls, indicating the number is actively being used for outbound calling campaigns. The calls span from August 2025 through April 2026, suggesting ongoing or recurring activity rather than a one-off incident. Three reports describe spam donation requests, two identify scam impersonation, one flags aggressive personal information requests, and one contributor marked the contact as legitimate after multiple interactions.

The calls consistently target small business owners, with callers demonstrating advance knowledge of business names and owner roles. One contributor received a call at 08:51 on a weekday morning, another at 05:01 early morning (potentially outside preferred calling hours), and others at varying times suggesting no particular pattern restriction. The aggressive tone is reported in multiple instances, with contributors describing pushiness, rudeness, and unwillingness to accept "no" as an answer.

What to Do If You Receive a Call from 04 8213 2852

If 04 8213 2852 calls you, particularly if you operate a small business:

• Do not: Provide personal information, business financials, or payment details; accept claims of charity affiliation at face value; feel pressured to donate or purchase advertising on the spot
• Do: Ask for the caller's name, organisation, and callback number before engaging; hang up and verify independently using official contact details from the organisation's website; trust your instinct if the caller becomes aggressive or refuses to answer basic questions
• Verify independently: If the caller claims to represent SES or a specific charity, end the call and contact that organisation directly using their official phone number from their website, never using a number provided by the caller
• If aggressive: Politely say you need to go and disconnect the call; do not engage with rudeness or pressure tactics

What to Do If You Receive an SMS from 04 8213 2852

If 0482132852 sends you an SMS with donation requests, charity links, or advertising offers:

• Do not: Click any links provided; reply to confirm your number is active; provide any personal or business information
• Do: Delete the message; block the number on your phone; report the SMS as spam to your provider and to the ACMA (Australian Communications and Media Authority)
• Report the SMS: Forward the message to 0429 999 888 (ACMA spam reporting number) and save the timestamp and content for your records

How to Report 04 8213 2852

If you receive calls or SMS from 04 8213 2852, you can report your experience to Australian authorities:

• ACMA (Australian Communications and Media Authority): Report spam calls and SMS at acma.gov.au or call 1300 850 152. The ACMA investigates breaches of the Spam Act and Telemarketing Code
• Scamwatch: If you believe this is a scam rather than simple spam, report details at scamwatch.gov.au. Scamwatch tracks emerging scam patterns and provides public warnings
• Do Not Call Register: Register your number at donotcall.gov.au to opt out of telemarketing calls, though fundraising calls may have exemptions
• Report on Reverseau: Share your experience with 04 8213 2852 (0482132852) on Reverseau to help other Australians identify unwanted calls. Community reports build the intelligence that helps others recognise these numbers

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