Phone number (08) 6186 1658 is allocated as a local service in Western Australia, routed through Symbio Networks Pty Ltd. Community members have submitted 5 reports about (08) 6186 1658, with 100% describing it as scam activity. Activity has gone quiet, with no new reports in over a year. The most commonly mentioned tactic is phishing link, appearing in roughly 75% of reports.
Quick Assessment
Should I answer?
Unsafe
Most reports for (08) 6186 1658 describe scam behaviour.
Should I call back?
Do not call back
Only call (08) 6186 1658 back if you can verify the caller independently.
What to do next?
Block and report
Report (08) 6186 1658 to Scamwatch if the caller asked for money, pretended to be an organisation, or made threats.
Most Helpful Reports About (08) 6186 1658
Received an email saying an order had been placed for $599.99 with this phone used to call to report the scam. They then requested I download an app to cancel the transaction. Called BS and he hung up. Fraudulent scam number.
This is a number associated to a PayPal scam. Received an email requesting a payment for a Kaylyn Hiester buying a Google Pixel for $599.99. Don't click on any links in that email. The email looks very real. Beware!!!
Overview
How People Described (08) 6186 1658
100% of reports describe this number as scam. Common themes in the reports include email, scam, paypal.
How the Contact Happened
Was the Contact Expected?
Assessment based on 5 reports.
Reported Behaviour for (08) 6186 1658
Tactics People Mentioned
These are the tactics community members identified when reporting interactions with (08) 6186 1658.
How Interactions Played Out
Of the people who reported contact from (08) 6186 1658, here is how far the interaction went.
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Common Themes
How Much Detail Did People Share?
Most reports include useful detail, and 80% include detailed descriptions.
Number Details
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What People Reported About (08) 6186 1658
These reports were submitted by community members.
Received an email saying an order had been placed for $599.99 with this phone used to call to report the scam. They then requested I download an app to cancel the transaction. Called BS and he hung up. Fraudulent scam number.
This is a number associated to a PayPal scam. Received an email requesting a payment for a Kaylyn Hiester buying a Google Pixel for $599.99. Don't click on any links in that email. The email looks very real. Beware!!!
Number used in fake PayPal request for $599.99 Google Pixel from someone I don't know
This is a scam number that appears in a scam email purporting to be from PayPal.
Exactly the same email that was sent to me.
Ignore!
Frequently Asked Questions
What tactics have been reported for (08) 6186 1658?
The clearest patterns are Phishing link (75%), Impersonation (75%). Those came from 4 reports that described the interaction in detail.
Is this number still in use?
The reporting pattern shows this number has been getting more reports over time. 0 reports came in over the past month.
Are the reports about (08) 6186 1658 trustworthy?
Based on 5 community reports. Most people describe a similar experience. About 80% include detailed descriptions, which helps.
Is this number known for scams?
Community data indicates scam activity - 100% of 5 reports.
What contact methods does (08) 6186 1658 use?
Mainly other methods at 60%, with some variation: other methods (60%), phone call (20%), text message (20%).
What kind of interactions do people report for (08) 6186 1658?
Reporters described it as: Scam (5). A few themes show up more than once, including email, scam, paypal.
Do people recognise (08) 6186 1658 when it calls?
100% of contributors say the contact was unexpected. 0% were expecting it.
What's the reporting history for (08) 6186 1658?
This number has been on the radar for 3 days (January 2023).