08 6193 6016 - 0861936016: Spam and Scam Reports

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Community reports for 08 6193 6016 (0861936016): Wine company spam, cleaning service scam requesting credit card details, daily robocalls.

Spam and Scam Reports for 08 6193 6016

Three contributors have flagged 08 6193 6016 (also written as 0861936016) for unwanted contact involving both persistent spam and a financial scam attempt. The reports reveal a pattern of aggressive calling behaviour, with one contributor noting the number was used to request sensitive payment information under the guise of a cleaning service.

Reports about 0861936016 indicate multiple operational tactics: daily automated calls, refusal to honour removal requests, and deliberate social engineering to extract credit card details. One contributor reported blocking 10 numbers linked to this campaign, suggesting organised activity rather than isolated misuse.

What Callers from 08 6193 6016 Are Doing

The cleaning service scam variant involved a caller requesting credit card details directly. This contributor did not provide the information and immediately flagged the interaction as suspicious.

The wine company spam component shows more persistence than typical telemarketing. One contributor reported receiving calls every day at the same time from this number and its associated lines. When the contributor called back to request removal, they received what they described as a "cheesy spiel" suggesting the recipient was important or valued, a social engineering tactic designed to lower defences.

A third report mentions robocall characteristics, with the caller delivering a pre-recorded or scripted message. This suggests 08 6193 6016 may be operating through automated dialling systems rather than live operators for all calls.

Call Patterns and Timing

Reports indicate daily contact at consistent times, which is characteristic of automated calling systems. One contributor received calls from 08 6193 6016 on a predictable schedule, making the activity highly disruptive.

The coordination across multiple numbers (one contributor blocked 10 associated numbers) suggests this is an organised operation rather than a single rogue operator. Contributors report the campaign targets unknown recipients with no prior relationship, indicating broad list-based dialling.

What to Do If You Receive a Call from 08 6193 6016

If 08 6193 6016 calls you:

• Do not: Provide credit card details, banking information, or personal identification numbers over the phone to unknown callers
• Do not: Call the number back, as this confirms your number is active and monitored
• Do: Hang up immediately if asked for payment details or sensitive information
• Do: Block the number in your phone settings and note any associated numbers for blocking
• Do: Register with the Do Not Call Register if you have not already done so
• Do: Report the number to the ACMA if you receive repeated unwanted calls

How to Report 08 6193 6016

If you have experienced unwanted calls from 08 6193 6016 or 0861936016:

• Report to the ACMA (Australian Communications and Media Authority) at acma.gov.au - provide the date, time, and details of the call
• Register with the Do Not Call Register at donotcall.gov.au if you wish to opt out of telemarketing calls
• Report financial scam attempts to Scamwatch at scamwatch.gov.au
• If credit card details were compromised, contact your bank immediately and monitor statements for unauthorised transactions
• Contribute your report to Reverseau to help other Australians identify this number and protect themselves

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