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(08) 6234 1787 · 0862341787

18 reports Dormant

Mixed Signals Moderate

Community reports describe varied experiences with (08) 6234 1787.

Based on 18 reports Reasonable confidence Reports have been coming in steadily
Spam Suspicious Nuisance Uncertain Scam Legit Local service Perth, WA 6001
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Quick Assessment

Should I answer?

Caution

Reports for (08) 6234 1787 are mixed, so verify who is calling before you share anything.

Should I call back?

Verify first

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What to do next?

Monitor and block

Block (08) 6234 1787 if the contact is unwanted. Report it if things become more concerning.

What People Report

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Anonymous
Suspicious

Claimed to be from Michigan Lottery but number doesn't match official contact, suspect it's a scammer posing as charity

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(08) 6234 1787 has 18 community reports. The analysis below summarises what people have reported about calls and messages from this number.

What the Reports Show for (08) 6234 1787

Overview

How risky?
Moderate
Confidence
Reasonable
Based on 18 reports
Do reporters agree?
Mixed reports
Activity
Dormant

How People Described (08) 6234 1787

Reports describe a range of interactions with no dominant classification. Common themes in the reports include mswa.

Scam
33%
Spam
17%
Suspicious
17%
Nuisance
11%
Uncertain
11%
Legit
11%

How the Contact Happened

Phone call
89%
Missed call
11%

Was the Contact Expected?

Expected: 0% Unexpected: 94%

Reported Behaviour for (08) 6234 1787

Tactics People Mentioned

These are the tactics community members identified when reporting interactions with (08) 6234 1787.

Impersonation 67% Info request 44% Robocall 11%

How Interactions Played Out

Of the people who reported contact from (08) 6234 1787, here is how far the interaction went.

Contacted 18
Engaged 15

Tactics That Show Up Together

Social engineering ×2

100% of reports describe more than one pressure tactic in the same interaction.

Has Anyone Confirmed the Caller Was Genuine?

More Context

Reporting Timeline

Reports Over Time

07 days
030 days
090 days
512 months

People Looking Up (08) 6234 1787

4Today
137 days
3530 days
2Searches per report

Slightly more searches than normal

Gaps in Reporting

Long gaps between reporting periods can mean the number was reassigned or used by someone new.

How Other Readers Rated the Reports

Common Themes

Mswa 33%

How Much Detail Did People Share?

On average, 74% of the report form was filled in

Most reports include useful detail, and 50% include detailed descriptions.

Number Details

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Reports about (08) 6234 1787

These reports were submitted by community members.

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Anonymous
Nuisance

Called loads of times in the past few months, proper nuisance, probably not a mystery prize

Missed call Unsolicited Within a month
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Anonymous
Uncertain

I let the phone ring since im always getting scam calls, so glad I didn't answer it and I did some googling.

Missed call Unsolicited
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Anonymous
Scam

Caller asked for name and phone to access account but number isn't listed on their official website

Phone call Unsolicited Personal info request
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A
Anonymous
Legitimate

Was actually from a legit charity, not aggressive, I said I was at work and they were polite about it

Phone call
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Anonymous
Scam

Claimed to have info on MSWA draw dates but got previous ticket buyer name wrong, asked for their email

Phone call Unsolicited Impersonation Personal info request
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Anonymous
Scam

Called claiming to scam me

Phone call Unsolicited Impersonation
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A
Anonymous
Nuisance

Call that stressed me out, needed Call Catcher to block it

Phone call Unsolicited
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Anonymous
Scam

Pretended to be from MSWA, got details wrong, tried to fish for info

Phone call Unsolicited Impersonation Personal info request
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Anonymous
Scam

Caller impersonating a legitimate organization called MS, clearly not legit

Phone call Unsolicited Impersonation
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Anonymous
Scam

Suspect spam, caller pretending to be from MSWA Lottery

Phone call Unsolicited Impersonation
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A
Anonymous
Suspicious

Suspicious, caller had accent, asked for personal details

Phone call Unsolicited Personal info request
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Anonymous
Suspicious

hung up immediately. felt suspicious, didn't seem genuine

Phone call Unsolicited
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A
Anonymous
Uncertain

Received a call today from MSWA 27/02/25.

Phone call Unsolicited
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Anonymous
Spam

legitimate charity but too many calls from various charities, overwhelmed

Phone call Unsolicited
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Anonymous
Spam

Robocalls from a charity, annoying and invasive

Phone call Unsolicited Robocall
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H
Heimann
Legitimate

MSWA lotteries line.

Phone call Unsolicited
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Frequently Asked Questions

How does (08) 6234 1787 try to manipulate people?

People most often mention these tactics: Impersonation (67%), Info request (44%), Robocall (11%). That's based on 9 reports with useful detail.

Has (08) 6234 1787 been active recently?

Looking at the timeline, this number has been inactive in recent reporting. 0 reports came in over the past month.

How much confidence should I put in these reports?

There is a reasonable amount of data, with a reasonable level of consistency. People describe different experiences, so the overall picture is mixed. About 50% include detailed descriptions, which helps.

Could (08) 6234 1787 be a scam?

Scam is one classification (33%), but not the dominant one across 18 reports.

Does (08) 6234 1787 call, text, or both?

Most people got a phone call (89%), though some reported other methods: phone call (89%), missed call (11%).

What are the main complaints about (08) 6234 1787?

The main descriptions people gave: Scam (6), Spam (3), Suspicious (3), Nuisance (2), Uncertain (2), Legit (2). People repeatedly mention mswa in their reports.

Is (08) 6234 1787 contacting people out of the blue?

The calls came as a surprise to 94% of people. 0% knew who was calling.

Has anyone confirmed (08) 6234 1787 is legitimate?

There are 2 reports from people who tried to verify the caller, including: Other (2). Overall, that evidence is weak.

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