(08) 8121 5754 has 19 community reports. The analysis below summarises what people have reported about calls and messages from this number.
What the Reports Show for (08) 8121 5754
Overview
How People Described (08) 8121 5754
89% of reports describe this number as scam. Common themes in the reports include scam, saying, recorded voice, message, claiming.
How the Contact Happened
Was the Contact Expected?
Reported Behaviour for (08) 8121 5754
Tactics People Mentioned
These are the tactics community members identified when reporting interactions with (08) 8121 5754.
How Interactions Played Out
Of the people who reported contact from (08) 8121 5754, here is how far the interaction went.
Tactics That Show Up Together
36% of reports describe more than one pressure tactic in the same interaction.
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How Much Detail Did People Share?
Most reports include useful detail, and 79% include detailed descriptions.
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Reports about (08) 8121 5754
These reports were submitted by community members.
Received a voice message from an American male saying if I do not return the call, I will be arrested. I have blocked the number.
If only someone or some bodies could get hold of these scammers. I got the call at work today and it was very embarrassing. There should be an open day on these vermin like there is on some many pests.
Left a very robotic computer generated voice message claiming there is a lawsuit filed under my name, and if I don’t call his department back they will issue arrest warrants. Such scammers!
I just got a call on my mobile from 088121575754 and it is an auto message saying that this is from ATO and I need to call back to this department, if not I will be arrested due to law suit against me. I called back and it is engaged and cut off after two or three rings.
I received a call from this number while I was not nearly the phone. He left a message for me to ring back. If I do not do not ring back. I will be arrested. I rang back and the person said it is some sort of investigation department and asked for my name and phone. I am not sure what is going on.
Received a recorded message from this number. The message was in an American accent saying it was the ATO advising that I was being sued. If I don't return the call they will issue an arrest warrant!
I don't believe this is how the ATO do business so I'm assuming it's spam and I'm not returning the call. They can issue the arrest warrant!
Automated voice from scammer claiming to be Australian Tax Office. Threatening law suit and arrest if recipient doesn't return call ASAP.
Just had this number call me - automated voice saying that they were from the ATO and a legal case was pending against me. Hung up, clearly a scam.
SPAM - Automated message left on my voicemail saying if I didn't return their call immediately I would be arrested!!
Scam call with a robotic sounding voicemail about being the subject of a lawsuit.
Got an automatic call from 08 81215754 saying there a lawsuit against me.
Scammer getting smart.
SCAM - automated voice saying "this is the taxation office... A lawsuit has been filed against your name".
Got a phone call from this number claiming it’s that Australian taxation office.
SCAM! Claiming to be from the tax department. Don’t fall for this.
ATO Scam Phone Number.
Scam.
I received a scam call from this number claiming it is from ATO.
SCAM- claiming to be the Australian Tax Office.
Spam!! Do not return call.
Frequently Asked Questions
What manipulation tactics are linked to (08) 8121 5754?
Across the reports that mention tactics, the main ones are Impersonation (63%), Urgency (56%), Threats (56%), Robocall (56%), Info request (6%).
Are people still getting calls from (08) 8121 5754?
This number has been getting more reports over time. 0 reports came in over the past month.
How strong is the evidence about (08) 8121 5754?
There is a reasonable amount of data, with a reasonable level of consistency. There is some overlap in what people report, but not complete agreement. About 79% include detailed descriptions, which helps.
Should I treat (08) 8121 5754 as a scam?
89% scam classification rate across 19 community reports.
How are people hearing from (08) 8121 5754?
The usual method is phone call (47%). Here's what people reported: phone call (47%), voicemail (42%), missed call (11%).
What's the general experience with (08) 8121 5754?
People who called in described: Scam (17), Uncertain (1), Spam (1). These details come up in multiple reports: scam, saying, recorded voice, message, claiming.
Are the calls from (08) 8121 5754 unexpected?
For 100% of people, this was an unsolicited contact. 0% anticipated it.
How far back do reports about (08) 8121 5754 go?
Reports span Same day, covering the period November 2018.