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Community reports for 08 6013 4436 (0860134436): Robocall scam impersonating OSHC health insurance, claiming account exceptions and requesting personal information.
OSHC Health Insurance Impersonation Scam Reports for 08 6013 4436
Three contributors have reported calls from 08 6013 4436 (also written as 0860134436) impersonating OSHC health insurance providers. The scam centres on recorded messages and live calls falsely claiming account exceptions or issues with the recipient's health insurance policy, designed to pressure callers into providing personal information.
Two separate reports specifically mention OSHC-related claims from 0860134436. Contributors describe the calls as clearly suspicious attempts to access sensitive personal data under the guise of account verification. The caller operates from a Western Australian number (WA local service via Symbio Networks), but the OSHC impersonation suggests organised targeting of health insurance customers nationwide.
What Callers from 08 6013 4436 Say
Callers from 08 6013 4436 deploy recorded messages stating there is an "exception" or "issue" with the recipient's OSHC health insurance account. The messaging creates artificial urgency, implying immediate action is required to resolve the supposed problem.
One contributor reported receiving a live call claiming there was a problem with their OSHC account, accompanied by requests for personal information to "verify" the account. Another encounter involved an automated recorded message with similar false claims about health insurance exceptions.
A third report noted a robocall using the standard "Press one for English, press two for Chinese" routing script, consistent with mass-dialling operations designed to identify active phone numbers.
Call Patterns and Report Timing
Reports of 08 6013 4436 began arriving in early February 2026, with calls occurring at varied times including early morning (03:59 UTC) and mid-morning (07:30 UTC) slots. Two calls were answered by contributors, one was automated. The combination of robocalls with language routing and targeted OSHC impersonation suggests a coordinated campaign rather than isolated fraud attempts.
The three reports within a 24-hour window indicate multiple calls from the same number in active circulation. Contributors who engaged with calls from 0860134436 recognised the scam immediately, but the caller persistence and targeted OSHC claims indicate this number is being actively used for health insurance impersonation fraud.
What to Do If You Receive a Call from 08 6013 4436
If 08 6013 4436 calls you:
- Do not: Press any numbers in response to robocall prompts, answer follow-up calls, provide personal information, account numbers, or card details
- Do: Hang up immediately if you hear a recorded message, let subsequent calls go to voicemail, block the number on your phone, verify any account issues by calling OSHC directly using the official number on your membership documents or their website
- Important: OSHC will never contact you unexpectedly about account exceptions. Legitimate health insurance providers contact members by post or through secure online portals, never via cold calls demanding information
If you are an OSHC member and receive such a call, do not assume the problem is real. Contact OSHC directly on their verified customer service number to confirm whether any issue exists.
What to Do If You Receive an SMS from 08 6013 4436
If 0860134436 sends you a text message:
- Do not: Click any links, reply to the message, call back the number, or provide any information requested
- Do: Delete the message, block the number, and forward the SMS to 0429 999 888 (ACMA spam reporting) with a note that it's a health insurance impersonation attempt
- Report it: Also report the number 08 6013 4436 to Scamwatch at scamwatch.gov.au and to your mobile provider
How to Report 08 6013 4436
Report this number and your experience through these official Australian channels:
- Scamwatch: Report the OSHC impersonation scam at scamwatch.gov.au - include details of what the caller claimed and any personal information requested
- ACMA (Australian Communications and Media Authority): Lodge a complaint about the robocall at acma.gov.au, particularly if you received multiple calls from 0860134436
- OSHC directly: Contact your health provider to alert them that their name is being used in scam calls from 08 6013 4436
- Reverseau: Add your report to our community database at Reverseau to help other Australians identify this number
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Recorded message saying there is an exception in my OSHC health insurance. Scammer.
Press one for English, press two for Chinese routine
Claimed there was an issue with my OSHC health insurance account, clearly scammers
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WRITE A REVIEWFrequently Asked Questions
What does OSHC stand for and why would they call me about an account exception?
OSHC (Overseas Student Health Cover) is health insurance for international students in Australia. Legitimate OSHC providers will not cold-call you claiming account exceptions. If you have concerns about your actual OSHC policy, contact your provider directly using the phone number on your membership documents, not the number from an incoming call. Reports about 08 6013 4436 involve false claims designed to create urgency and extract personal details.
Is 08 6013 4436 a real OSHC provider number?
No. 0860134436 is being used to impersonate OSHC providers but is not operated by any legitimate health insurer. The number is allocated to a local service provider (Symbio Networks) in Western Australia and has been reported for robocall campaigns and health insurance scams. Never assume an incoming call is legitimate based on the caller's claims.
What information are callers from 08 6013 4436 trying to get?
Community reports about 0860134436 indicate callers ask for personal information to "verify" or "resolve" supposed account issues. This typically includes full name, date of birth, policy numbers, payment card details, or other identity information. Scammers use this data for fraud or identity theft. Legitimate providers verify your identity using information they already have on file, never the other way around.
I answered a call from 08 6013 4436 and gave some information before realising it was a scam. What should I do?
Contact your health insurance provider immediately and explain what information was shared. If you provided card or banking details, contact your bank or credit card company and ask them to monitor your account or issue a new card. Report the call to Scamwatch at scamwatch.gov.au and to ACMA at acma.gov.au with the date and time you received the call from 0860134436. Consider placing a fraud alert with your bank and monitor your credit report for suspicious activity.
Why do I keep getting robocalls from numbers like 08 6013 4436 with 'Press 1 for English' messages?
These are mass-dialling robocalls designed to identify active phone numbers and categorise them by language preference. Once a number responds (by pressing a button), scammers add it to high-value calling lists for targeted impersonation scams like the OSHC fraud reported from 0860134436. The best response is to hang up immediately without pressing anything and block the number.
How can I verify if OSHC has actually contacted me about a real account issue?
Never trust contact information from an unexpected call. Instead, find the official contact number for your OSHC provider on your membership documentation or their official website, then call them directly to ask if there are any outstanding issues with your account. Legitimate health providers communicate account problems via post, secure online portals, or verified customer service lines - never via unsolicited calls claiming urgency. If you received a call from 08 6013 4436 about an OSHC exception, it is definitely a scam.