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08 6116 6517 (0861166517) receives mixed reports: some describe genuine RAC calls, others report robocalls requesting personal details without proper identification.
Callback Lure and Robocall Reports for 08 6116 6517
The number 08 6116 6517 (also written as 0861166517) has generated seven community reports with conflicting patterns. While one contributor confirmed a legitimate RAC account check call from 08 6116 6517, multiple other reports describe suspicious behaviour including callback lures, robocalls requesting personal information, and repeated hang-ups with no voicemail left.
What makes 0861166517 particularly concerning is the inconsistency: some callers identify as RAC representatives, yet others bypass proper introduction and immediately request personal details via automated messages. This mixed pattern suggests either spoofed calls impersonating RAC, or a legitimate RAC number being misused by third parties.
What Callers from 08 6116 6517 Do
Contributors report distinctly different caller behaviours from this Optus local service number. One recent report describes a call that disconnected after just a few rings with no voicemail left - a classic callback lure tactic where callers hope you'll return the missed call to an expensive or fraudulent line. The contributor noted that legitimate RAC callers always leave a voice message identifying themselves and the purpose, making this disconnect pattern suspicious.
Other reports from 0861166517 describe robocalls with automated messages requesting personal details without proper introduction. One contributor who called back heard what sounded like a RAC call centre, followed by a recorded message asking for personal information. Another report details a voicemail asking for personal details without any proper introduction or context.
A notable pattern involves the number calling repeatedly without leaving messages. One contributor received calls every two days for three weeks - when answered, the caller hung up immediately; when missed, no voicemail was left. Another report describes daily calls with the same hang-up-on-answer pattern.
Legitimate RAC Activity Mixed with Suspicious Reports
One contributor confirmed receiving a legitimate call from 08 6116 6517 on their third attempt to answer (the first two calls were filtered as spam). A representative named Sam from RAC helped with a lapsed account issue and offered a discount option without requiring membership restart. This legitimate report suggests the number is genuinely associated with RAC call centre operations in Western Australia.
However, the presence of callback lures, robocalls, and unsolicited personal information requests from the same number raises questions about whether 0861166517 is being spoofed by scammers or whether legitimate RAC outbound calling processes are being misused by third-party contractors.
Call Patterns and Timing
Reports span from February 2025 to March 2026, indicating ongoing activity from 08 6116 6517. The most aggressive pattern comes from a contributor who received calls every two days over a three-week period. Multiple reports mention receiving calls with no voicemail, suggesting either callback lure tactics (relying on missed call psychology) or automated systems testing numbers for responsiveness.
The most recent report from March 2026 describes a call disconnecting after just a few rings - consistent with callback lure methodology. Earlier reports from July 2025 mention robocalls and personal information requests without proper identification, suggesting a shift in caller tactics or involvement of different operators using the same number.
What to Do If You Receive a Call from 08 6116 6517
Given the mixed reports about 08 6116 6517 (including one legitimate RAC call), use caution but don't assume all calls are fraudulent:
- Do not: Share personal details over the phone, especially in response to robocalls or voicemails asking for information without proper introduction
- Do not: Return a missed call immediately if the number disconnected after a few rings - this is a callback lure tactic
- Do: Let unknown calls go to voicemail. Legitimate callers like RAC will leave a message identifying themselves and the purpose
- Do: If you have an RAC membership or recent account activity, verify by calling RAC's official customer service number (not by returning the call to 0861166517)
- Do: Block the number if you receive repeated calls that hang up when answered
- Do: Report any robocalls asking for personal information to ACMA
How to Report 08 6116 6517
If you receive suspicious calls from 08 6116 6517 or 0861166517:
- Report robocalls and personal information requests to the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) at acma.gov.au
- If the caller impersonates RAC, contact RAC directly to report the incident - you can verify their official contact details on the RAC website
- Report the number to Scamwatch at scamwatch.gov.au with details of what was requested and how the caller behaved
- If you received a voicemail asking for personal details, do not respond - forward details to ReportCyber at cyber.gov.au
- Share your experience on Reverseau to help other Western Australian contributors identify this pattern
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What Our Users Reviewed
Call disconnected after just a few rings. No message was left.
I read a recent report on this number which said it was a genuine RAC call but the RAC callers always leave a voice message to say who they are and the purpose of their call.
Treat this call with caution. Suspicious.
It showed as Spam, so I didn't answer the first 2 times (a day apart), but having had false positives before, I answered on attempt No 3.
It was not spam.
An RAC representative checking on my lapsed account. Lady (Sam) was very helpful in offering me a good option to keep my discount without needing to restart my unwanted membership. All good!
Keeps harassing me with daily calls, no message, called back sounded like RAC call centre then weird recorded message asking for details
Landline went to voicemail asking for personal details without proper intro
Hung up immediately after I answered
Calling every two days for three weeks. when I answer they hang up, when I miss it no message
Unknown number called, no message left, didn't call back
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Is 08 6116 6517 a real RAC number?
The number 08 6116 6517 (0861166517) is allocated to Optus Networks and at least one contributor confirmed a legitimate RAC account service call from this number. However, other reports describe callback lures and robocalls requesting personal information from the same number, suggesting either spoofing or misuse by third parties. If you believe RAC called you, verify by calling RAC's official customer service line rather than returning the call to 0861166517.
Why does 08 6116 6517 hang up when I answer?
Multiple contributors reported immediate hang-ups after answering calls from 08 6116 6517. This pattern is consistent with callback lure tactics where callers deliberately disconnect to generate a missed call, hoping you'll return the call. It can also indicate robocall systems confirming your number is active for targeting in future campaigns. Do not return calls to 0861166517 if the original call disconnected within seconds.
What should I do if 08 6116 6517 asks for my personal details?
Do not provide personal information to 0861166517 unless you initiated the call and have verified you're speaking to a legitimate organisation. Reports describe robocalls and voicemails from 08 6116 6517 requesting personal details without proper identification. Legitimate RAC representatives will identify themselves clearly at the start of the call. If you're unsure, hang up and call the organisation's official number to verify.
I answered 08 6116 6517 and it sounded like RAC but something seemed off. What was that?
One contributor called back 08 6116 6517 after hearing it was a RAC number and reported reaching what sounded like a RAC call centre, followed by a weird recorded message asking for details. This suggests either a spoofed call impersonating RAC, or a call transfer to a third-party contractor using scripts. Legitimate RAC representatives should answer directly without automated prompts requesting personal information. If 0861166517 calls you, verify directly with RAC using their official contact details.
How do I stop 08 6116 6517 from calling me repeatedly?
If 0861166517 calls multiple times with hang-ups or no voicemail, block the number in your phone settings. If you have an RAC membership, contact RAC directly to update your communication preferences - they may have your number in a system used by multiple contractors. For persistent robocalls from 08 6116 6517, report the number to ACMA at acma.gov.au and add it to your phone's blocked list.
Should I trust the caller if they mention RAC and sound professional from 0861166517?
Not necessarily. While one contributor had a legitimate RAC call from 08 6116 6517, others report robocalls pretending to be from RAC. The key difference: legitimate RAC callers identify themselves clearly at the start, explain the purpose, and do not request personal details via automated messages. If 0861166517 calls and asks for sensitive information, hang up and verify independently by calling RAC's official customer service number. Do not return the call to 08 6116 6517 to confirm.