08 5117 0500 - 0851170500: Immigration Document Impersonation

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One contributor reported an impersonation scam from 08 5117 0500 (0851170500) claiming to be from immigration, requesting document verification via voicemail.

Immigration Document Impersonation Reports for 08 5117 0500

A contributor has flagged 08 5117 0500 (also written as 0851170500) for an impersonation scam involving false claims about immigration documentation. The caller left a voicemail message from what appeared to be Marble Bay, followed by a subsequent call specifically mentioning an immigration documents scam. This Western Australian number is provisioned through Symbio Networks as a local service.

The pattern reported suggests the caller is impersonating an official immigration authority to create urgency around document verification. These types of impersonation attempts typically aim to extract personal information or convince recipients to pay processing fees under false pretences.

What Callers from 08 5117 0500 Claim

According to the contributor's report, the caller from 08 5117 0500 referenced immigration documentation issues and attempted to verify personal details via voicemail. The caller did not leave a complete message, but the subsequent contact explicitly mentioned an immigration documents scam, suggesting the caller may have been testing whether the recipient would engage further.

Immigration-related impersonation scams typically include claims about visa applications, passport updates, citizenship verification, or outstanding document submissions. Callers often create false urgency by suggesting immigration status is at risk or that immediate action is required.

Report Patterns and Timing

The report about 0851170500 was submitted in December 2025 and involved both voicemail contact and a direct call. The caller's self-identification as being from Marble Bay suggests possible spoofing of a local Western Australian number, or actual use of a regional exchange. The two-contact approach (voicemail followed by direct call) is typical of scammers testing call list validity before escalating tactics.

What to Do If You Receive a Call from 08 5117 0500

If 08 5117 0500 calls you:

• Do not: Provide personal information, passport details, visa numbers, or banking information; return the call if only voicemail was left; engage with requests to verify immigration status
• Do: Let calls go to voicemail, verify any immigration-related claims directly through the official Department of Home Affairs website or by calling their verified phone line, block the number after the first contact, save the voicemail as evidence
• Hang up immediately if the caller claims your visa is at risk, your citizenship application is in jeopardy, or you owe fees for document processing

How to Report 08 5117 0500

If you receive an immigration impersonation scam call from 08 5117 0500 or 0851170500, report it to these Australian authorities:

• Scamwatch: scamwatch.gov.au - Lodge a report about the impersonation attempt and any claims made
• ACMA (Australian Communications and Media Authority): acma.gov.au - Report the phone number for potential misuse of the telecommunications network
• Department of Home Affairs: immi.homeaffairs.gov.au - Report the impersonation if the scammer claimed to represent immigration authorities
• ReportCyber: cyber.gov.au - If you received a suspicious link or were asked to download documents
• Reverseau: Help other Australians by contributing your experience with 08 5117 0500 to our community database

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