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08 6251 4494 (0862514494): 8 reports of suspicious calls claiming to locate missing persons, requesting contact details forwarding, and using personal information from tracking databases.
Skip Tracing and Callback Request Reports for 08 6251 4494
Eight contributors have reported suspicious calls from 08 6251 4494 (also written as 0862514494), a Western Australian local service number linked to AAPT Limited. The pattern indicates activity consistent with skip tracing or debt collection targeting, with callers using personal information obtained from public databases and requesting contributors to forward contact details for individuals they don't know.
One contributor characterised the approach as unprofessional skip tracing potentially carried out by someone holding a CAPI (Certified Assessment Professional Investigator) licence. Multiple reports mention callers identifying themselves as "Susan from Pioneer Credit," requesting contact information be passed to family members or other individuals interstate, often vaguely citing "personal" or "delivery" reasons.
What Callers from 08 6251 4494 Say and How They Operate
Callers from 0862514494 typically claim to be trying to locate or deliver a message to someone specific, often using names like "Michael Deeny" or other individuals unfamiliar to the recipient. The caller (frequently identifying as "Susan") will address the contributor by name, demonstrating they have accessed personal information, then ask the contributor to forward contact details to a family member or pass along a message.
One contributor reported the caller claimed they were trying to deliver a message about a car found nearby, described as "pretty vague and dodgy." Another noted the caller from 08 6251 4494 had obtained their details from a public tracking database, raising concerns about privacy and the invasiveness of the information accessed. In one instance, a caller from 0862514494 attempted to reach an elderly neighbour through the contributor, requesting the neighbour pass along a message.
The requests are typically framed as urgent or personal in nature, but contributors report the callers refuse to divulge specific details about why they need the contact information. This vagueness, combined with the fact that contributors are being asked about individuals they don't know, creates suspicion about the true intent.
Report Patterns and Timing
Reports span from April 2024 to December 2025, indicating sustained calling activity from 08 6251 4494 over an extended period. Most reports came from answered calls, with at least one voicemail left on a contributor's phone. The caller from 0862514494 has targeted multiple contributors across different household situations, including elderly residents and those with family interstate.
One contributor received a voicemail from the number and later read negative reviews, which prompted them not to return the call. Another reported receiving a message attempting to reach them regarding someone they don't know. The pattern suggests 0862514494 may be systematically contacting multiple phone numbers using personal information to locate specific individuals.
What to Do If You Receive a Call from 08 6251 4494
If 08 6251 4494 calls you:
- Do not: Provide any contact details for other individuals, return a call from voicemail, or share additional personal information
- Do: Ask the caller to provide their full name, organisation, and specific reason for contacting you in writing before engaging further
- Do: Verify any claim independently by contacting the organisation directly using a phone number from their official website, not one provided by the caller
- Do: Request to be removed from their calling list and ask them to communicate in writing only
- Do: Hang up immediately if the caller becomes evasive about their purpose or refuses to provide verifiable details
- Do: Block the number if calls continue after requesting removal
How to Report 08 6251 4494
If you receive suspicious calls from 08 6251 4494 (0862514494), you can report the activity to Australian regulatory bodies:
- Report to the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) at acma.gov.au for potentially unlawful telemarketing or harassment
- Report to Scamwatch at scamwatch.gov.au if you believe the call involves attempted fraud or deception
- Contact your telecommunications provider (in this case, AAPT Limited) to report the call as suspicious
- If debt collection is suspected, check your obligations with Services Australia at servicesaustralia.gov.au or contact the Australian Financial Complaints Authority
- Contribute your experience to Reverseau to help other Australians identify calls from 0862514494
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What Our Users Reviewed
Asking about an old worker who left ages ago
Sounds like a very lazy private investigator doing skip tracing.
Very unprofessional method but legally available to CAPI licence holders.
Just my take but cannot be relied upon.
A woman called Susan from Pioneer Credit rang me to ask if I could/would forward her details to a known family member, living interstate.
She says it's of a personal nature, but wouldn't divulge further details.
I'm not sure what to do now. The reviews all seem to suggest that it's some sort of scam.
Called asking about car found nearby, pretty vague and dodgy
Received a call from a woman called Susan about someone they were chasing. What was very disturbing and invasive was the amount of information she had about me that was obtained through a public tracking database!
Called elderly neighbour trying to get her to pass message from Susan
Caller claimed they were trying to deliver a message to someone named Michael Deeny, said they got my details from an old address
Got me spooked when I read one review. Also called my number left a VM and message trying to speak to me with regards someone that I don't even know.. I did not return her call.
Caller addressed me by name but claimed they were trying to reach someone else I don't know
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WRITE A REVIEWFrequently Asked Questions
Who is calling from 08 6251 4494?
Multiple reports mention a caller identifying as "Susan from Pioneer Credit," but contributors report the caller uses vague descriptions of their purpose. One contributor described the activity as consistent with skip tracing by someone with a CAPI licence. The number 0862514494 is registered to AAPT Limited as a Western Australian local service, but this does not confirm the legitimacy of who is actually using it to make calls.
Why is 08 6251 4494 asking for contact details of other people?
Contributors report callers from 0862514494 claim to be trying to locate someone or deliver a message, then ask the contributor to forward contact information to a family member or other individual. The caller refuses to explain the specific reason, calling it "personal" or "a delivery matter." This pattern raises concerns about whether the information is being collected for legitimate purposes or for potential scams targeting the individuals whose details are requested.
How does 08 6251 4494 have my personal information?
One contributor specifically reported that the caller from 0862514494 had obtained their details from a public tracking database. The caller addressed them by name and knew their suburb, indicating they had accessed this information before calling. This suggests the caller may be using publicly available data aggregation services or databases to source contact information for skip tracing or other targeting purposes.
Is it safe to return a call to 08 6251 4494?
Contributors who received voicemails from 0862514494 reported feeling uncertain and uncomfortable enough not to return the call after reading negative reviews. Given the pattern of vague explanations, requests for third-party contact information, and use of personal data from tracking databases, it is safer to avoid returning the call. If you wish to verify the caller's legitimacy, contact Pioneer Credit directly using a phone number from their official website, not one provided by the caller.
Why did 08 6251 4494 try to reach my elderly neighbour through me?
One report described a caller from 0862514494 attempting to reach an elderly resident through the contributor, asking the contributor to pass along a message. This pattern of indirect contact is characteristic of skip tracing, where callers attempt to locate individuals by contacting associates. It also raises safeguarding concerns for elderly residents who may be more susceptible to providing information or complying with vague requests from unknown callers.
Should I block 08 6251 4494 or report it?
Yes to both. You can block 0862514494 immediately to prevent further contact. Additionally, you should report the call to ACMA (acma.gov.au) and Scamwatch (scamwatch.gov.au), providing details about what the caller claimed and what information they already had about you. If the caller mentioned debt collection or a financial matter, also contact the Australian Financial Complaints Authority. Contributing to Reverseau helps other Australians identify future calls from 08 6251 4494.