08 6193 7001 - 0861937001: Impersonation and Personal Information Scam

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08 6193 7001 (0861937001): 19 community reports of impersonation scams. Callers claim to be from Cisco, Glencore, recruitment firms, using personal details and recording yes/no answers.

Impersonation and Personal Information Scam Reports for 08 6193 7001

Nineteen contributors have reported suspicious activity from 08 6193 7001 (also written as 0861937001), with a clear pattern of impersonation scams targeting both individuals and businesses. The most common tactic involves callers claiming affiliation with legitimate companies such as Cisco and Glencore, while simultaneously attempting to extract personal information or record responses.

Multiple reports indicate callers already possess basic identifying details about recipients, including full names and job positions. This suggests the scammers are working from compromised datasets or purchased contact lists. Several contributors reported that when questioned about their identity or legitimacy, callers became evasive or hung up abruptly.

What Callers from 08 6193 7001 Claim and How They Operate

Reports about 0861937001 reveal a deceptive calling operation with multiple impersonation angles. One contributor received a call claiming to be from Cisco with detailed personal information already in hand. Another reported a caller introducing himself as "Ryan Douglas" from a recruitment firm, aggressively demanding attention regarding recruitment matters during a voicemail left at 8:30 PM on a Friday evening.

A distinct scam pattern emerges across several 08 6193 7001 reports: callers attempt to record simple yes or no answers, which is a known technique for creating fraudulent audio recordings or capturing affirmative responses for later misuse. Contributors describe callers claiming representation from Glencore, requesting confirmatory yes/no answers while the call was apparently being recorded.

One contributor noted that a caller with an Indian accent confirmed their name and position, then hung up immediately after establishing these details. This behaviour suggests data verification rather than genuine business inquiry. Another report describes repeated calls from 08 6193 7001 where the caller seemed to know the recipient's name but refused to identify themselves or their organisation, and terminated the call when pressed for legitimate identification.

Call Patterns and Frequency

The calling pattern for 08 6193 7001 indicates persistent, high-volume contact attempts. One contributor reported receiving 2-3 calls daily from this number over several weeks, with no voicemail left on any occasion. Another received 5 calls within a single week, again with no voicemail messages.

Timing of calls varies, with some reports documenting late evening contact. One contributor received a call at 10:38 PM on a Monday night from Western Australia to New South Wales at an unusual hour. The Friday evening voicemail from the individual claiming to be "Ryan Douglas" was left at 8:30 PM, targeting a business after hours when no one would answer, yet the caller continued speaking as though someone were present before becoming visibly frustrated.

Some contributors received calls that they blocked immediately without answering, while others answered and engaged briefly before recognising the deceptive nature of the contact. The pattern suggests an automated or semi-automated system generating multiple contact attempts across many recipients.

What to Do If You Receive a Call from 08 6193 7001

If 08 6193 7001 calls you, take these steps to protect yourself:

• Do not: Confirm personal information, answer yes or no questions, or allow the caller to record your responses
• Do not: Provide bank details, tax file numbers, dates of birth, or any identifying information
• Do not: Return the call if you hang up, as this may confirm your number is active
• Do: Let the call go to voicemail if you do not recognise the number
• Do: Hang up immediately and block 08 6193 7001 in your phone settings
• Do: If the caller claims to represent a real company like Cisco or Glencore, independently verify by calling that company's official phone number (found on their website, not by returning the call)
• Do: Report the number to your telecommunications provider if calls persist

How to Report 08 6193 7001

If you have experienced calls from 08 6193 7001, report the activity through these official Australian channels:

• Scamwatch: Report to the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission at scamwatch.gov.au
• ACMA (Australian Communications and Media Authority): File a complaint about the unwanted call at acma.gov.au
• ReportCyber: If personal data was compromised or you believe your information was used fraudulently, report to cyber.gov.au
• Reverseau: Contribute your experience on Reverseau to help other Australians identify 08 6193 7001 and protect themselves from similar scams

The 19 community reports already logged for this number represent a significant pattern. By reporting through official channels and contributing to Reverseau, you help build a protective network for other Australians who may receive calls from 0861937001.

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