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(08) 6245 2591 · 0862452591

29 reports Emerging

Elevated Critical

Most reports describe unwanted or suspicious contact from (08) 6245 2591.

Based on 29 reports Reasonable confidence Reports have been coming in steadily
Scam Uncertain Local service Perth, WA 6001
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Quick Assessment

Should I answer?

Unsafe

Most reports for (08) 6245 2591 describe scam behaviour.

Should I call back?

Do not call back

Only call (08) 6245 2591 back if you can verify the caller independently.

What to do next?

Block and report

Report (08) 6245 2591 to Scamwatch if the caller asked for money, pretended to be an organisation, or made threats.

What People Report

D
Doman
Scam

Received a similar message from +61455538467 saying that.

"Order confirmed: Your card charged $5385.60 for Lifespan Fitness Treadmill Order... At Amazon on 09-08-2021. If you DO NOT, Call Now (08)6245-2591".

Obviously a Scam.

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(08) 6245 2591 has 29 community reports. The analysis below summarises what people have reported about calls and messages from this number.

What the Reports Show for (08) 6245 2591

Overview

How risky?
Critical
Confidence
Reasonable
Based on 29 reports
Do reporters agree?
Mixed reports
Activity
Emerging

How People Described (08) 6245 2591

83% of reports describe this number as scam. Common themes in the reports include scam, amazon, card, message, order.

Scam
83%
Uncertain
17%

How the Contact Happened

Text message
86%
Missed call
7%
Phone call
3%
Other
3%

Was the Contact Expected?

Expected: 0% Unexpected: 100%

Reported Behaviour for (08) 6245 2591

Tactics People Mentioned

These are the tactics community members identified when reporting interactions with (08) 6245 2591.

Urgency 80% Impersonation 80% Callback lure 35% Phishing link 20% Info request 10%

How Interactions Played Out

Of the people who reported contact from (08) 6245 2591, here is how far the interaction went.

Contacted 29
Engaged 23

Tactics That Show Up Together

Credential harvesting ×2

More Context

Reporting Timeline

Reports Over Time

07 days
030 days
090 days
012 months

How Other Readers Rated the Reports

Helpful Votes

100% of 1 votes found reports helpful

Common Themes

Scam 59% Amazon 55% Card 45% Message 41% Order 41%

How Much Detail Did People Share?

On average, 76% of the report form was filled in

Most reports include useful detail, and 69% include detailed descriptions.

Number Details

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Reports about (08) 6245 2591

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K
Kidd
Scam

Just got a text message saying order confirmed and my card charged $5674.08 for Everfit Treadmill Order ID E080821YKW at Amazon on 08-08-21. If you do not, call now 08 6245 2591....

I'm wondering I should return call to this landline or do nothing at all??

SMS Unsolicited Impersonation Urgency
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Kraut
Scam

Order Confirmed: Your card charged $5674.08 for Everfit Treadmill Order id E080821YKW at AMAZ0N on 08-08-2021. If You D0 N0T, Call Now (08)6245-2591.

SMS Unsolicited Impersonation Urgency
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Keelan
Scam

I got the same scam on a txt. They sent from +61478094679 and said to call (08)6245 2591. Said I'd bought a treadmill from Amazon for thousands. Obviously I didn't. Don't take the click bait folks!

SMS Unsolicited Impersonation
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K
Kruse
Scam

Obvious Scam.

Order Confirmed: Your card charged of $5515.00 for Canon EOS R5 Mirrorless Camera, Order id R060821UL at AMAZ0N on 06-08-2021. If You N0T, Call (08)6245-2591.

SMS Unsolicited Impersonation Urgency Callback lure
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H
Harold
Scam

Received call stating I had ordered a $5.500 Canon mirrorless camera from Amazon. Asked me to phone 0862452591 if not YOU. Bad English so blocked number. Said it was charged to card. Never bought thru Amazon!

Phone call Unsolicited Impersonation Urgency Callback lure
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C
Colosimo
Scam

Same scam in a text message AMAZON spelt with a 0 saying I bought a mirrorless camera $5515.00 BLOODY SCAMMERS.. Number should be disconnected by phone providers !!!

SMS Unsolicited Impersonation Urgency
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H
Harrel
Scam

Scam.

Got a Txt from Mobile : 0459967509 saying that "You card charged of $5385.89 for a LG 27md5kl LCD 5K UHD....... At Amazon on 06-08-2021. If you DO NOT, Call (08) 62452591.

SMS Unsolicited Impersonation Urgency Callback lure
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C
Carling
Scam

'Order Confirmed: Your card charged of $55.15.00 for Canon EOS R5 Mirrorless Camera, Order id R070821UL at AMAZ0N on 06-08-2021. If YOU N0T, Call (this number).

Obviously a scam - Amazon is spelled with a zero instead of an o, incorrect grammar...

Is this some type of reverse-psychology marketing for these cameras??

SMS Unsolicited Impersonation Urgency Callback lure
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D
Dicks
Scam

Order Confirmed: Your card charged of $5515.00 for Canon EOS R5 Mirrorless Camera, Order id R060821UL at AMAZ0N on 06-08-2021. If You N0T Call (08)62452591.

Very obviously a scam. Number has been blocked.

SMS Unsolicited Impersonation Urgency Callback lure
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K
Krzeminski
Scam

Got a message on my mobile 1/2 an hour ago saying I would be charged $5385.89 on my card for an order at Amazon on 06/08/21. Definitely not my purchase.

SMS Unsolicited Impersonation Urgency
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G
Gossage
Scam

Got a message Order Confirmed: Your card charged of $5385.89 for LG 27MD5KL LCD 5K UHD Order id H060821DZ at AMAZ0N on 06-08-2021. If You D0 N0T, Call (08)6245-2591.

SMS Unsolicited Impersonation Urgency Callback lure
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B
Brand
Scam

Got a Txt from Mobile : 0459967509 saying that "You card charged of $5385.89 for a LG 27md5kl LCD 5K UHD....... At Amazon on 06-08-2021. If you DO NOT, Call (08) 62452591.

SMS Unsolicited Link/phishing Personal info request Urgency
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B
Bester
Scam

I just got the exact same text message.

Funny that I was looking at similar products a few weeks ago during another lockdown.

I have blocked the number.

SMS Unsolicited Link/phishing
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C
Conboy
Scam

Got a Txt saying that I have a $5385.89 charge From Amazon for a LG 27md5kl LCD 5K UHD included and order number and that I had to call this number NOW.....

SMS Unsolicited Impersonation Urgency Callback lure
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D
Desmet
Scam

I received one today saying similar, checked bank accounts just to make sure.. Scam for sure!

SMS Unsolicited
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K
Kaye
Scam

Scam. Fake Amazon order.

SMS Unsolicited
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L
Leng
Scam

Scam message citing fake Amazon order.

SMS Unsolicited Impersonation Urgency
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H
Hand
Scam

Same text Scam about a $5.515 canon camera off Amazon, that I never ordered.

SMS Unsolicited Impersonation Urgency
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A
Archer
Scam

Message : Your card charged for Canon camera $5515 from Amazon IS A SCAM.

SMS Unsolicited Impersonation
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E
Elwood
Scam

SCAM! Amazon EOS... Same as others reporting below just received also.

SMS Unsolicited Impersonation
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C
Camacho
Scam

Got the same one just now.

SMS Unsolicited
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G
Gleeson
Scam

Same message I have received, I think it’s scam.

SMS Unsolicited
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K
Keeney
Uncertain

Scam.

Missed call Unsolicited
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Hashim
Uncertain

I also got the same exact message from this number.

SMS Unsolicited
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I
Isabella
Uncertain

Bloody scammers.

Missed call Unsolicited
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Anders
Uncertain

Steve, I just got exactly the same text message. Must be a scam!

SMS Unsolicited
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L
Lehrer
Uncertain

Scam. Block them.

Other Unsolicited
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Frequently Asked Questions

What kind of tactics does (08) 6245 2591 use?

20 people described the caller's tactics. The ones that come up most often are Urgency (80%), Impersonation (80%), Callback lure (35%), Phishing link (20%), Info request (10%).

Is (08) 6245 2591 still calling people?

Based on when reports came in, this number has been getting more reports over time. 0 reports came in over the past month.

Can I trust the reports about (08) 6245 2591?

There is a reasonable amount of data, with a reasonable level of consistency. People describe different experiences, so the overall picture is mixed. About 69% include detailed descriptions, which helps.

Is (08) 6245 2591 a scam number?

The majority of reports (83%) describe this number as a scam across 29 reports.

How does (08) 6245 2591 reach out to people?

text message is the most common (86%). The full picture: text message (86%), missed call (7%), phone call (3%), other methods (3%).

What have people reported about (08) 6245 2591?

Here's what people said: Scam (24), Uncertain (5). Several reports mention the same things, including scam, amazon, card, message, order.

Were people expecting to hear from (08) 6245 2591?

Most reporters (100%) were caught off guard. Only 0% expected the contact.

When did reports about (08) 6245 2591 first appear?

People have been reporting this number for Same day (August 2021).

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