08 6170 9679 - 0861709679: Insurance Impersonation Reports

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• Scam
• Suspicious

08 6170 9679 (0861709679): Multiple contributors report insurance impersonation calls with hard-to-understand callers claiming accident claims, plus silent call incidents.

Insurance Impersonation Reports for 08 6170 9679

Eleven contributors have reported activity from 08 6170 9679 (also written as 0861709679), with a clear pattern of insurance-related impersonation attempts. Three separate scam reports describe callers claiming to represent insurance claims departments, attempting to discuss accident claims that never occurred. One contributor received a call from a woman with an Indian accent asking about insurance for an accident, who hung up immediately when challenged. Another report noted the caller was difficult to understand and persistently pushed insurance products, while a third contributor described the caller as having an accent that "sounds scammy." This coordinated pattern suggests organised impersonation activity rather than isolated wrong numbers.

The number is allocated as a local service in Western Australia through Symbio Networks. Contributors have noted the calls originate from or display as coming from Spearwood, WA, though several reports mention the connection stopped intermittently during calls, which is consistent with VoIP-based calling systems commonly used in scam operations.

What Callers from 08 6170 9679 Claim

The primary tactic involves callers misrepresenting themselves as insurance representatives. Contributors report being asked about accident claims or insurance coverage they never had or requested. One contributor specifically stated the caller asked "about insurance for an accident I haven't had." The difficulty understanding what callers are saying suggests either poor audio quality or deliberate obfuscation, possibly to avoid recording or understanding by the recipient.

When challenged or when recipients indicated they had no such claims, callers from 0861709679 have disconnected, suggesting they rely on confusion or compliance rather than sustained conversation. This behaviour is typical of automated or semi-automated scam campaigns that move quickly to the next target when resistance is encountered.

Report Patterns and Timing

The activity spans from January 2024 to March 2026, indicating sustained use of 08 6170 9679 for this campaign. A notable escalation occurred in late February and early March 2026, with five reports in a two-week period. One missed call was specifically noted at 9:30pm, a time when legitimate insurance companies do not typically contact customers, suggesting deliberate off-hours targeting. Several reports describe the calls as disconnecting immediately after connection or stopping intermittently, which is consistent with callback scam techniques or automated systems testing numbers for validity.

At least two contributors reported attempted callbacks to 0861709679 resulted in failure messages ("your call couldn't be connected"), further indicating the number may not be a genuine business line.

What to Do If You Receive a Call from 08 6170 9679

If 08 6170 9679 calls you:

• Do not: Confirm you were in an accident, provide claim numbers, give personal details, or agree to any insurance terms
• Do not: Return the call if it disconnects, as this may confirm your number is active to scammers
• Do: Hang up immediately and block the number
• Do: If you have genuine insurance claims, contact your insurer directly using the phone number on your policy or official website, never using a number the caller provides
• Do: Be aware that legitimate insurance companies will not cold-call asking about accidents you never reported

How to Report 08 6170 9679

If you receive scam calls from 08 6170 9679 (0861709679), report the activity to Australian authorities:

• Scamwatch: Report to scamwatch.gov.au, which tracks scam patterns and provides public warnings
• ACMA (Australian Communications and Media Authority): Lodge a complaint at acma.gov.au about harassment or scam calls
• Local Police: File a report through your state police service if you've suffered financial loss
• Reverseau: Contribute your experience on Reverseau to help other Australians identify this number and protect themselves

Community reports are essential for tracking organised scam campaigns. Each report to Reverseau adds to the evidence of 08 6170 9679's pattern, helping others recognise and avoid this number.

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