08 5115 0679 - 0851150679: Robocall Reports

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08 5115 0679 (0851150679): Community report of automated robocall with language selection prompt followed by Chinese language content.

Robocall Reports for 08 5115 0679

One contributor has reported receiving an automated robocall from 08 5115 0679 (also written as 0851150679). The call featured a typical robocall structure: an automated voice prompt asking the recipient to press 1 for English or 2 for Chinese, followed by content delivered in Chinese. This type of automated calling pattern is characteristic of scam robocalls that attempt to reach multiple recipients simultaneously with minimal human involvement.

The use of language selection menus in robocalls is a common tactic employed by scammers to either reach specific language communities or to determine whether the call has reached a live person. Once the automated system detects a response, it may either continue with a recorded message or route the call to a live operator.

What Callers from 08 5115 0679 Do

The reported call from 0851150679 began with an automated prompt offering language options. Rather than a specific scam pitch, the automated system proceeded directly to content in Chinese. This suggests the robocall may be part of a campaign targeting Chinese-speaking Australians, though the exact purpose of the call remains unclear from the single report available.

Robocalls using this structure often serve multiple functions: some deliver pre-recorded scam messages (such as fake delivery notices, banking alerts, or government impersonations), while others are simply testing whether a number is active. The language-selection approach allows a single robocall campaign to appear more sophisticated and personalised than a simple mass call.

Report Details and Timing

The report about 08 5115 0679 was submitted on 29 December 2025, indicating this number was active recently. The contributor answered the call, which is how they identified it as an automated robocall rather than a silent call. The call came from a local WA service number allocated to Symbio Networks Pty Ltd, though this allocation does not confirm the caller's actual identity or location.

What to Do If You Receive a Call from 08 5115 0679

If 08 5115 0679 calls you:

• Do not: Press any numbers in response to automated prompts, as this confirms your number is active and monitored
• Do not: Stay on the line if you hear automated messages or Chinese language content you don't understand
• Do: Hang up immediately when you recognise an automated voice or robocall format
• Do: Block the number 0851150679 on your device to prevent future calls
• Do: Let similar calls go to voicemail if the number calls again
• Do: Never return a call to a number you don't recognise

How to Report 08 5115 0679

If you've received a call from 08 5115 0679 or 0851150679, you can report it to Australian authorities and help protect other contributors:

• Report to the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) at acma.gov.au - they investigate unwanted calls and robocalls
• Lodge a report with Scamwatch at scamwatch.gov.au if you believe this is a scam attempt
• Report the number on Reverseau to contribute to community safety data on 0851150679
• If the call violated telemarketing rules, report to the Do Not Call Register at donotcall.gov.au

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