08 9717 6714 - 0897176714: Personal Information Request Reports

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08 9717 6714 (0897176714): Community reports describe callers requesting personal information under false pretences, including fake password reset and withdrawal verification scams.

Personal Information Request Reports for 08 9717 6714

Two contributors have flagged 08 9717 6714 (also written as 0897176714) for attempts to extract personal information through deceptive claims. The reports indicate a pattern where callers use urgency tactics - citing password resets or account verification - to pressure recipients into sharing sensitive details.

One contributor received a call from 0897176714 about verifying a withdrawal request. The caller's approach was transparent enough that the recipient immediately recognised it as a scam attempt. Another report describes an SMS from 08 9717 6714 claiming a password reset had been initiated, with instructions to call back - a common social engineering technique designed to trick recipients into confirming their identity or account details.

What Callers from 08 9717 6714 Say

The tactics reported involve creating false urgency around account security. One contributor noted the caller claimed to be verifying a withdrawal request, attempting to leverage financial concern to lower the recipient's guard. The SMS variant uses password reset notifications - a familiar scenario for most account holders - to prompt a callback where personal verification information can be extracted.

Neither contributor reported sharing information with 08 9717 6714, suggesting the scam attempts were unsuccessful in these cases. However, the two-channel approach (both SMS and voice) indicates the caller may be testing different methods to reach targets.

Call Patterns and Timing

Reports for 08 9717 6714 came in on consecutive days in early December 2025, with the SMS arriving first (05:40 UTC) followed by a call later the same day (00:32 UTC). This timing pattern - contact via SMS followed by inbound call - mirrors standard credential harvesting procedures where initial SMS primes the target before a voice call applies direct pressure.

The number is allocated to Primus Telecommunications Pty Limited as a local Western Australian service, though this allocation data does not confirm the caller's actual identity or location.

What to Do If You Receive a Call from 08 9717 6714

If 08 9717 6714 calls you:

• Do not: Answer requests for passwords, PINs, card details, or security codes over the phone
• Do not: Confirm your identity or account details if you didn't initiate contact
• Do not: Return a call if the caller provided a number, even if they claim it's urgent
• Do: Hang up immediately if the caller cannot verify specific transaction details you initiated
• Do: Contact your bank or service provider directly using the official number on their website or statement
• Do: Block the number after the first suspicious contact

What to Do If You Receive an SMS from 08 9717 6714

If you receive an SMS from 08 9717 6714:

• Do not: Click any links in the message
• Do not: Call any number provided in the SMS
• Do not: Reply to the message or engage with the sender
• Do: Delete the SMS immediately
• Do: Report it as spam to your phone provider and to ACMA by forwarding the message to 0429 999 888
• Do: Contact your bank or service provider directly if you're concerned about your account

How to Report 08 9717 6714

If you've received contact from 08 9717 6714, report it to Australian authorities:

• Scamwatch (scamwatch.gov.au) - report the scam and read similar reports
• ACMA (acma.gov.au) - lodge a complaint about the call or SMS
• ReportCyber (cyber.gov.au) - if phishing or data theft was attempted
• Reverseau - add your experience to help other Australians identify this number

Community reports are essential for building a picture of how numbers like 0897176714 are being misused. If you've had contact from 08 9717 6714, contributing your experience helps other Australians stay safe.

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