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(08) 6495 2989 · 0864952989

6 reports Emerging

Elevated Critical

Most reports describe unwanted or suspicious contact from (08) 6495 2989.

Based on 6 reports Confidence: Developing Reports have been coming in steadily
Scam Suspicious Local service Kalamunda, WA 6926
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Quick Assessment

Should I answer?

Unsafe

Most reports for (08) 6495 2989 describe scam behaviour.

Should I call back?

Do not call back

Only call (08) 6495 2989 back if you can verify the caller independently.

What to do next?

Block and report

Report (08) 6495 2989 to Scamwatch if the caller asked for money, pretended to be an organisation, or made threats.

What People Report

A
Anonymous
Suspicious

Got a call within 24 hours of setting up new phone, voicemail left but didn't answer in time, had SMS with a link I didn't click

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(08) 6495 2989 has 6 community reports. The analysis below summarises what people have reported about calls and messages from this number.

What the Reports Show for (08) 6495 2989

Overview

How risky?
Critical
Confidence
Developing
Based on 6 reports
Do reporters agree?
Mixed reports
Activity
Emerging

How People Described (08) 6495 2989

83% of reports describe this number as scam. Common themes in the reports include message, press, chinese, english.

Scam
83%
Suspicious
17%

How the Contact Happened

Phone call
50%
Voicemail
50%

Was the Contact Expected?

Expected: 0% Unexpected: 100%

Assessment based on 6 reports.

Reported Behaviour for (08) 6495 2989

Tactics People Mentioned

These are the tactics community members identified when reporting interactions with (08) 6495 2989.

Impersonation 83% Robocall 67% Urgency 50% Phishing link 17% Callback lure 17%

How Interactions Played Out

Of the people who reported contact from (08) 6495 2989, here is how far the interaction went.

Contacted 6
Engaged 6

Tactics That Show Up Together

Wangiri (callback fraud) ×1

More Context

Reporting Timeline

Reports Over Time

07 days
030 days
090 days
012 months

How Other Readers Rated the Reports

Common Themes

Message 50% Press 50% Chinese 50% English 50%

How Much Detail Did People Share?

On average, 83% of the report form was filled in

Most reports include useful detail, and 100% include detailed descriptions.

Number Details

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Reports about (08) 6495 2989

These reports were submitted by community members.

A
Anonymous
Scam

I received a fraudulent call from Ph: +61 8 6495 2989 (caller location identified as Kalamunda, Western Australia) on Saturday 10 August 2024. I did not pick up this call, and the following voice message from left: "Com Bank. We have received a transaction request of $1,800 against your debit card attempted a few moments ago. If you do not authorise this transaction, please press 1. To approve this transaction, please press 2." This is 100% a SCAM! Please report this number, and block it in your phone.

Voicemail Unsolicited Impersonation Urgency Callback lure Robocall
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A
Anonymous
Scam

automated message warning phone service disconnection, prompted to press 1 for English or 2 for Chinese

Voicemail Unsolicited Robocall Urgency Impersonation
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A
Anonymous
Scam

Caller claimed my phone service would be cut off, offered options in English and Chinese, certain it's fraudulent

Phone call Unsolicited Impersonation Urgency Robocall
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A
Anonymous
Scam

Scam call claiming I had immigration papers to pick up, deleted and blocked

Phone call Unsolicited Impersonation
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Frequently Asked Questions

What manipulation tactics are linked to (08) 6495 2989?

Across the reports that mention tactics, the main ones are Impersonation (83%), Robocall (67%), Urgency (50%), Phishing link (17%), Callback lure (17%).

Are people still getting calls from (08) 6495 2989?

This number has been getting more reports over time. 0 reports came in over the past month.

How strong is the evidence about (08) 6495 2989?

Based on 6 community reports. People describe different experiences, so the overall picture is mixed. About 100% include detailed descriptions, which helps.

Should I treat (08) 6495 2989 as a scam?

83% scam classification rate across 6 community reports.

How are people hearing from (08) 6495 2989?

The usual method is phone call (50%). Here's what people reported: phone call (50%), voicemail (50%).

What's the general experience with (08) 6495 2989?

People who called in described: Scam (5), Suspicious (1). These details come up in multiple reports: message, press, chinese, english.

Are the calls from (08) 6495 2989 unexpected?

For 100% of people, this was an unsolicited contact. 0% anticipated it.

How far back do reports about (08) 6495 2989 go?

Reports span Same day, covering the period August 2024.

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  • What happened - interaction category and observed tactics
  • How the interaction occurred - call, SMS, voicemail, or other channel
  • Optional context - time window, outcome indicators
1 Classify the interaction

This helps structure the report and reduce misclassification.

Expected = you were anticipating contact from a known party (e.g., appointment confirmation, delivery you initiated).
Not expected = you did not initiate or anticipate the contact, even if the caller claimed to be from a known organisation.

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