1800 060 911 - 1800060911: Suspicious Activity Reports

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2 suspicious reports for 1800 060 911 (1800060911): unclear calls, population survey contact via multiple channels. Verify before responding.

Suspicious Activity Reports for 1800 060 911

Two contributors have flagged calls from 1800 060 911 (also written as 1800060911) as suspicious. The reports indicate unclear communication and multi-channel contact attempts that raised concerns among recipients. Neither contributor could independently verify the legitimacy of the caller or the stated purpose of contact.

1800 060 911 is registered as a freephone number across multiple telecommunications providers, which is typical for legitimate government and business services but also accessible to bad actors. The suspicious classification suggests contributors felt something was off about the interaction, even if they couldn't pinpoint a specific scam tactic.

What Callers from 1800 060 911 Say

One contributor who answered a call from 1800 060 911 reported that the call quality was poor and foggy, making it difficult to understand what the caller was asking for. The unclear communication meant the contributor couldn't assess whether the request was legitimate.

A second contributor received multiple contact attempts from 1800060911 across different channels - phone calls, emails, and text messages - all referencing a Population Survey. Despite these repeated contacts, the contributor was unable to verify the number or confirm the survey's legitimacy through official channels. This multi-channel approach, combined with inability to verify, prompted the suspicious report.

Report Patterns and Timing

The two reports for 1800 060 911 came in on different dates and involved different communication methods. One involved a single answered call with poor audio quality. The other involved persistent contact attempts across call, email, and SMS channels, suggesting either an automated system reaching out multiple times or a determined caller using various methods to make contact.

The Population Survey reference in one report could relate to legitimate Australian Census Bureau activities, but the inability to verify the number and the multi-channel persistence raised enough concern for the contributor to report it as suspicious.

What to Do If You Receive a Call from 1800 060 911

If 1800 060 911 calls you:

• Do: Let the call go to voicemail if you don't recognise the number
• Do: Ask the caller to clearly state their name, organisation, and the purpose of the call
• Do: Hang up if the call quality is poor or the caller is unclear, and call back using a number you independently verify
• Do: Never provide personal details, financial information, or passwords to callers you can't verify
• Do not: Answer unknown numbers or return calls to numbers you don't recognise
• Do not: Assume a freephone 1800 number is automatically legitimate

What to Do If You Receive SMS from 1800 060 911

If 1800060911 sends you a text message:

• Do not: Click any links in the SMS, even if the message references a legitimate-sounding survey or government service
• Do not: Reply to the message or provide any information
• Do: Block the number if you receive repeated SMS from 1800 060 911
• Do: Report the message as spam via your phone's built-in reporting function
• Do: Forward unwanted SMS to 0429 999 888 (ACMA's spam reporting number) if you wish to make a formal report

Verifying Legitimate Government Surveys

If 1800 060 911 contacts you claiming to represent a government survey, you can verify by:

• Visiting the Australian Bureau of Statistics website (abs.gov.au) to check current census or survey activities
• Calling the ABS directly on their published number to confirm whether they initiated contact
• Checking the Australian Government's official website for announced surveys before engaging with unexpected callers
• Never providing personal or financial information to unverified callers, regardless of the stated purpose

How to Report 1800 060 911

If you receive suspicious calls, messages, or emails from 1800 060 911, you can report it through:

• ACMA (Australian Communications and Media Authority): Report unwanted calls and SMS at acma.gov.au
• Scamwatch: If the call involves a scam attempt, report at scamwatch.gov.au
• Do Not Call Register: If the calls are telemarketing, register at donotcall.gov.au
• Reverseau: Share your experience with 1800 060 911 to help other Australians identify who called them

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