08 6424 0738 - 0864240738: Personal Information Request Reports

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• Suspicious

08 6424 0738 (0864240738): Community reports of callers requesting personal details including name, DOB, and address. Several contributors received silent calls or couldn't reach the number when calling back.

Personal Information Request Reports for 08 6424 0738

Five contributors have reported activity from 08 6424 0738 (also written as 0864240738), with two reports specifically detailing callers immediately requesting personal information. The pattern suggests callers are using aggressive information-gathering tactics, asking contributors to confirm full name, date of birth, and residential address before revealing their identity or purpose.

One contributor who received a call from 0864240738 reported that when they refused to provide personal details, the caller hung up. Another contributor noted that 08 6424 0738 asked for personal information immediately upon connection, with no introduction or explanation of who was calling.

Call Patterns Reported for 08 6424 0738

Contributors have reported various call characteristics from this number. Some received missed calls from 08 6424 0738 and attempted to return the call, only to discover the number appeared disconnected or unreachable. One contributor reported receiving a call where the person on the line said nothing - a silent call pattern that caused them significant concern.

The allocation data indicates 0864240738 is registered as a local service number in Western Australia, though one contributor who tried to return the call received a message stating the Optus number was disconnected, raising questions about the number's legitimacy or current status.

What to Do If You Receive a Call from 08 6424 0738

If 08 6424 0738 calls you:

• Do not: Confirm or provide your name, date of birth, address, or any personal information
• Do not: Share financial details, passwords, or identification numbers
• Do: Hang up immediately if the caller won't identify themselves or their organisation
• Do: If they claim to represent a legitimate organisation, end the call and contact that organisation directly using an official phone number from their website
• Do: Let the call go to voicemail if you don't recognise the number
• Do: Block 0864240738 if calls continue

Silent Calls and Callback Attempts

One contributor received a call from 08 6424 0738 where the caller remained silent, which they described as frightening. Attempting to call back the number resulted in disconnection messages. This pattern of silent calls followed by unreachable callback attempts is commonly associated with scam operations testing active numbers or conducting callback scams.

How to Report 08 6424 0738

If you've received suspicious calls from 08 6424 0738 or 0864240738:

• Report the number to Scamwatch at scamwatch.gov.au
• Lodge a complaint with the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) at acma.gov.au
• If you received SMS messages, forward them to 0429 999 888 and report as spam
• Report the incident to Services Australia if the caller impersonated a government agency at servicesaustralia.gov.au
• Consider adding your experience to Reverseau to help other Australians identify this number

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