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Community reports for 1800 024 158 (1800024158) reveal mixed experiences with door knockers and cards claiming debt collection, including concerns about impersonation and harassment tactics.
Debt Collection Door Knocker Reports for 1800 024 158
Contributors have flagged 1800 024 158 (also written as 1800024158) for door knocker activity and cards left in letterboxes claiming urgent debt collection action. The reports paint a divided picture: some contributors confirm this is a legitimate debt collection business (debtmanagers.com.au), while others report suspicious door knocker behaviour, impersonation concerns, and harassment tactics. The pattern involves physical cards with the number 1800 024 158 left at residential addresses, often with handwritten mobile numbers and urgent messaging.
Multiple contributors across Queensland, New South Wales, and Western Australia have reported receiving green cards in their letterboxes from 1800 024 158. Several reports indicate the cards contained handwritten contact details and text stating 'immediate action required' or 'urgent attention required'. The geographic spread and timing of reports suggests ongoing door knocker activity targeting Australian households.
What the Door Cards and Calls Claim
Contributors report receiving long green cards with one side black featuring a green shield. The cards claim immediate action is required and direct recipients to call 1800 024 158. Several reports note handwritten alternative mobile numbers alongside the main number, which some contributors found concerning. One contributor from Caboolture, QLD reported the card had their name written on it by hand, raising privacy concerns about how personal details were obtained.
One contributor who received a door knocker visit described the visitor as 'very kind' and confirmed they were from Debt Managers regarding an unpaid phone bill. However, other reports express scepticism about whether debts being pursued have actually been paid. A contributor reported 'door knocker scam for retrieving old debits that have been paid', suggesting potential impersonation of legitimate collection activity to pressure payment on settled accounts.
Report Patterns and Geographic Distribution
Community reports for 1800 024 158 span multiple Australian states including Queensland (Caboolture), New South Wales (Penrith), Western Australia (Hocking), and Gold Coast areas. The reports indicate this activity has been ongoing since at least June 2025, with contributors receiving door cards and knocker visits over an extended period. Several contributors reported not answering or engaging after reading warnings on this platform, suggesting the visibility of multiple reports is influencing behaviour change.
The reports split between those who engaged with the number or visitors and those who avoided contact. Some contributors acknowledged Debt Managers as a legitimate business, while others reported experiencing harassment and expressed frustration about how the number sources personal information for their contact lists.
What to Do If You Receive a Call or Door Visit from 1800 024 158
If you receive a call, card, or door visit from 1800 024 158:
- Do not: Provide personal or financial information over the phone, agree to immediate payment, or open your door to unknown visitors claiming to represent this number
- Do: Hang up and independently verify any debt claim by contacting the original creditor directly using contact details from official sources (your original service provider, bank statement, or official letter)
- Do: Check if any debt has already been paid by reviewing your payment history with the original service provider
- Do: Be cautious of handwritten contact details or pressure to call mobile numbers instead of the main 1800 number
- Do: Block the number if calls become repetitive or aggressive
- Do: Not engage with door knockers who cannot provide official identification and credentials
How to Report 1800 024 158
If you believe you have been contacted by 1800 024 158 through scam, impersonation, or harassment tactics, you can report to:
- ACMA (Australian Communications and Media Authority) at acma.gov.au for complaints about misleading or harassing calls and door knocker activity
- Scamwatch at scamwatch.gov.au if you suspect fraud or impersonation of a legitimate business
- Local police if door knocker activity makes you feel unsafe or if you believe identity theft or impersonation is occurring
- Reverseau to contribute your own experience and help other Australians identify this number
Your community report helps other contributors make informed decisions about whether to engage with 1800 024 158.
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What Our Users Reviewed
Nice self serving review from debt managers below.
These A$$holes are why so many people are getting spam calls - They add you to an Harrassment list.
Give them NOTHING.
Got a visit from one of the door knockers and they are from Debt Managers a legit debt collection business about an older phone bill I didn’t pay. Very kind and NOT A SCAM. I love how these other people are so scared of human interaction when they can just talk to the person visiting clearly for a reason LOL.
Legit debt collectors - Is there such a thing?
Block this crap.
It’s debtmanagers.com.au/ a legit debt collector no scam.
Received the same as everyone above today in Caboolture, QLD. With my name hand written on it and a mobile number to call alongside the 1800 number and a quote case. Very concerning seeing as I have three children at home who often open the door to Neighbour’s. Luckily we did not answer.
Found the long green card in my door today - Penrith region NSW. Has an alternate number hand written with call Jonah 0416342513.
Thanks for those that already reported so I didn't call.
debt collector calling
Long green card found in my security door, one side black with green shield, the other green with text saying immediate action required and that I have to call this person asap.
I did call as I thought it might have had to do with a screen door replacement I've been waiting on. No answer, just a chance to leave voicemail which I did stating I had video footage of the bloke who called and am taking it to the Police.
I just received in mail box with an alternative number to call back this was on Goldcoast.
Just received note in mail box stating 'urgent attention required' will not engage thanks to these warnings.
Received today in Hocking WA. scam. ignored.
Door knocker scam for retrieving old debits that have been paid.
Got totally scammed
Don't call back, scam
I have received the same.
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WRITE A REVIEWFrequently Asked Questions
Is 1800 024 158 a legitimate business?
1800 024 158 is associated with Debt Managers (debtmanagers.com.au), which appears to operate as a legitimate debt collection business. However, community reports contain mixed experiences. Some contributors confirm door knockers from this number were pursuing genuine unpaid debts. Others report suspicious behaviour including door knockers with handwritten details, impersonation of collection activity on already-paid debts, and harassment tactics. Before paying anything to 1800024158, independently verify the debt with your original service provider.
Why do the door cards from 1800 024 158 have handwritten numbers?
Several contributors reported receiving green cards from 1800 024 158 with handwritten mobile numbers and names. This raises concerns about whether callers are impersonating legitimate debt collectors or using informal collection methods. One contributor noted the card had their name handwritten on it, suggesting personal information was used to target the address. Be cautious of cards with handwritten details mixed with official-looking formatting. Contact the original creditor directly using contact details from your own records.
What should I do if a door knocker visits claiming to represent 1800 024 158?
Do not open the door or provide information to any visitor claiming to represent 1800 024 158 unless you can verify their identity through official channels. Ask for official identification and credentials, and do not let them in. If you are concerned, tell them you will contact the organisation directly using contact details from your own records, then close the door. If the visitor becomes aggressive or threatening, contact local police. One contributor in our reports took this approach and reported feeling safer by not engaging.
I received a card from 1800 024 158 claiming urgent action is required. Should I call back?
Before calling 1800 024 158, independently verify the debt by contacting your original service provider (phone company, bank, retailer) directly. Check your payment history to confirm whether the debt is genuine and unpaid. Some contributors reported that debts claimed by door knockers from this number had already been paid. Do not call the handwritten mobile numbers sometimes included on cards. If you decide to call, use only the official 1800 024 158 number, not alternative contact details.
Can I report 1800 024 158 if I think I have been scammed?
Yes. If you believe 1800 024 158 has scammed you, impersonated a legitimate business, or harassed you, report to ACMA (acma.gov.au), Scamwatch (scamwatch.gov.au), or local police. Contributors reporting door knocker scams and impersonation of collection activity on paid debts have used these channels. You can also report your experience on Reverseau to help other Australians understand the patterns associated with 1800024158.
What is the difference between the reports saying 1800 024 158 is legitimate versus a scam?
Some contributors have confirmed that callers from 1800 024 158 genuinely represent Debt Managers and were pursuing real unpaid debts. However, other contributors report scam and impersonation tactics, including door knockers pursuing debts that have already been paid and using pressure tactics with handwritten cards stating 'urgent action required'. The split in reports suggests either variation in how the business operates in different regions, or that some callers may be impersonating the legitimate business. Always verify independently with the original creditor.