(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
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How People Described (08) 6495 2989
83% of reports describe this number as scam. Common themes in the reports include message, press, chinese, english.
How the Contact Happened
Was the Contact Expected?
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.
How Interactions Played Out
Of the people who reported contact from (08) 6495 2989, here is how far the interaction went.
Tactics That Show Up Together
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How Much Detail Did People Share?
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.
Automated message claiming to be public epidemic announcement from Kalamunda Perth, asked to press 1 for Chinese 2 for Australian English
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
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.
automated message warning phone service disconnection, prompted to press 1 for English or 2 for Chinese
Caller claimed my phone service would be cut off, offered options in English and Chinese, certain it's fraudulent
Scam call claiming I had immigration papers to pick up, deleted and blocked
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.