08 7095 4616 - 0870954616: AEC Impersonation and Robocall Reports

• Suspicious
• Spam

Community reports for 08 7095 4616 (0870954616): Contributors report fake AEC officer SMS, robocall from 'Before You Dig', and hang-up calls from this South Australian number.

AEC Impersonation and Robocall Reports for 08 7095 4616

Three contributors have flagged 08 7095 4616 (also written as 0870954616) for suspicious activity involving impersonation and automated messaging. The primary concern centres on SMS messages falsely claiming an AEC (Australian Electoral Commission) officer will call, combined with robocall voicemail messages that cannot be deleted through standard methods.

The pattern suggests coordinated use of this South Australian number for social engineering. One contributor received an SMS stating "An AEC officer will call you today. Please answer this call or call us on (08) 7-0954616 and quote [number] Do not reply by SMS" - a clear attempt to create urgency and compel callback to 0870954616.

What Callers and Messages from 08 7095 4616 Claim

The impersonation tactic focuses on authority and legitimacy. Contributors report the SMS explicitly mentions "AEC officer" and includes a reference number to quote, designed to appear official and make the recipient feel obligated to respond.

The voicemail component uses a different approach. One contributor received a robocall voicemail identifying itself as "Before You Dig" (BYD) but noted the message could not be deleted using standard voicemail controls (pressing 5), suggesting the call came through an automated system designed to retain contact despite the recipient's attempt to dismiss it. This behaviour differs from legitimate BYD notifications.

A third report involved 0870954616 calling, the contributor answering and immediately requesting screening, and the caller hanging up without explanation - characteristic of verification calls checking whether a number is active.

Report Patterns and Timing

Community reports span February 2026 (SMS), November 2024 (robocall), and August 2024 (hang-up call). The SMS report is the most recent and most concerning, arriving as a direct impersonation attempt rather than passive robocall nuisance.

The mix of impersonation, robocall automation, and hang-up calls suggests this number may be used by scammers testing contact lists or launching multi-phase social engineering attacks. The fact that contributors received different attack vectors from the same number indicates 08 7095 4616 is actively in use for coordinated fraud.

What to Do If You Receive a Call from 08 7095 4616

If 08 7095 4616 calls you:

• Do not: Answer unknown calls from this number, return the call, press any numbers to 'confirm' or 'opt out', or engage with any automated prompts
• Do: Let the call go to voicemail, block 0870954616 immediately in your phone settings, and verify any AEC communication independently by visiting aec.gov.au or calling the AEC directly on their official numbers
• Important: If you receive a voicemail that cannot be deleted using standard controls, do not attempt repeated deletion attempts - this confirms automated delivery and you should proceed directly to blocking and reporting
• Verify independently: The AEC will never cold-call you about electoral matters. If you have genuine AEC business, initiate contact yourself using the official website or published phone number

What to Do If You Receive an SMS from 08 7095 4616

If you receive an SMS from 08 7095 4616 or 0870954616:

• Do not: Click any links, reply to the message, call the number quoted in the SMS, or provide any personal information or reference numbers
• Do: Delete the message immediately, block the sender in your messaging app, and report the SMS as spam to your mobile provider
• Report to authorities: Forward the SMS details to 0429 999 888 (ACMA Spam Report) including the exact message text and time received
• Save evidence: Screenshot the SMS before deleting if you plan to report it, as evidence of the exact wording and timestamp

How to Report 08 7095 4616

Several Australian government agencies can investigate this activity:

• ACMA (Australian Communications and Media Authority): Report the robocall and SMS via acma.gov.au. Include the exact message text, date/time received, and the phone number 0870954616
• Scamwatch: Lodge a report at scamwatch.gov.au describing the AEC impersonation attempt. Scamwatch tracks scam trends and publishes alerts
• Australian Electoral Commission: Notify the AEC directly at aec.gov.au if you received AEC impersonation communications. This helps them track identity theft for electoral purposes
• ReportCyber: If the SMS contained suspicious links, report to cyber.gov.au
• Your mobile provider: Contact your provider's customer service and report 08 7095 4616 as a spam/scam source. They can track and potentially suspend the account
• Contribute to Reverseau: Add your report here to help other Australians identify calls from 0870954616 and recognise the tactics used

About This Number

08 7095 4616 is allocated as a local service in South Australia through NetSIP Pty Ltd. The allocation to a legitimate provider does not indicate the current user is legitimate - phone numbers can be reassigned, spoofed via VoIP, or compromised. The combination of impersonation (AEC officer), robocall automation, and hang-up verification calls suggests this number is currently being used for coordinated fraud rather than legitimate purposes.

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