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Community reports for 08 5116 0756 (0851160756) describe suspicious calls offering language selection, targeting Chinese-speaking Australians with health insurance impersonation.
Language Selection Impersonation Reports for 08 5116 0756
Two contributors have flagged calls from 08 5116 0756 (also written as 0851160756) for suspicious behaviour involving language selection options and potential health insurance impersonation. One report specifically describes a Chinese language message about a health insurance issue, with the contributor noting the call appeared designed to target Chinese-speaking people. The allocation data shows this local service number is registered in Western Australia through Symbio Networks Pty Ltd.
What Callers from 08 5116 0756 Say
Contributors who answered calls from 0851160756 report being offered a language selection prompt at the start of the call. One caller asked whether the recipient wanted to speak in Chinese or English. The presence of a Chinese language message about health insurance, combined with the language selection mechanism, suggests the caller may be impersonating a health insurance provider or related organisation.
The structure of the call - immediate language selection followed by health insurance messaging - indicates a scripted approach designed to engage speakers of different languages. One contributor described the overall call as 'sus' and suspected it was targeting a specific demographic.
Report Patterns and Timing
Both reports came in within four days of each other in mid to late June 2026. One contributor received the call after answering (call_answered channel), while another encountered the language selection mechanism through a different method. The rapid succession of reports about the same number suggests ongoing call activity.
What to Do If You Receive a Call from 08 5116 0756
If 08 5116 0756 calls you:
- Do not: Proceed through language selection menus, confirm personal details, or share information about your health insurance or accounts
- Do: Hang up immediately, block the number, and verify any health insurance communications through your provider's official contact details on your policy or their official website
- Do: Be especially cautious if the caller references your current health insurance provider by name - legitimate providers will not use unsolicited calls with language selection prompts to contact you
How to Report 08 5116 0756
If you receive a suspicious call from 08 5116 0756, you can report it to:
- ACMA (Australian Communications and Media Authority): Report unwanted calls and suspected scams at acma.gov.au
- Scamwatch: Report impersonation and health-related scams at scamwatch.gov.au
- Reverseau: Add your experience to the community reports for 0851160756 to help other Australians identify this number
If the call mentions a specific health insurance provider, you can also report it directly to that organisation through their official contact details.
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What Our Users Reviewed
Language select option with Chinese message about some health insurance issue.
Definitely a scam targeting Chinese speaking people.
Be cautious.
Asked whether I wanted to speak in Chinese or English, felt sus
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Why would a scammer use language selection on 08 5116 0756?
Language selection is a targeting tactic. By offering Chinese and English options at the start, callers from 08 5116 0756 can identify and engage speakers of specific languages more effectively. This allows them to conduct impersonation attempts in the target's preferred language, making the scam more convincing. One contributor reported receiving a Chinese message about health insurance specifically, indicating the caller had identified them as a Chinese-speaking person.
What should I do if 0851160756 mentions my health insurance?
Do not engage with the call. Hang up immediately and contact your actual health insurance provider using the phone number on your policy or their official website. Legitimate health insurance providers will not contact you unexpectedly with language selection prompts or requests for personal information. If 0851160756 claimed to be from a specific provider, report it to that organisation as well as ACMA.
Is 08 5116 0756 definitely a scam?
Contributors have flagged calls from 08 5116 0756 as suspicious, with one report specifically describing impersonation behaviour targeting Chinese-speaking people. The combination of language selection, health insurance messaging, and the suspicious context suggests legitimate risk. Even if you're uncertain, it's safest to hang up and verify through official channels rather than continue the call.
How many people have reported 0851160756?
Two contributors have reported calls from 0851160756 so far. Both reports describe similar suspicious behaviour involving language selection and health insurance-related messaging, with one explicitly identifying it as an impersonation attempt targeting Chinese speakers.
What information did callers from 08 5116 0756 request?
The community reports don't specify what information the callers from 08 5116 0756 requested beyond confirming language preference. However, given the health insurance impersonation context, contributors should assume any such call would eventually ask for personal, financial, or insurance account details. This is why hanging up at the language selection stage is the safest response.
Should I block 0851160756?
Yes. If 08 5116 0756 calls you, blocking the number is recommended. The two reports suggest ongoing call activity from this number. Most phone providers and smartphone operating systems allow you to block specific numbers to prevent further contact. You can also add 0851160756 to your phone's blocklist through your device's settings.