0279001177

Telephone number 02 79001177 also written as 61 2 7900 1177.

The phone number 0279001177 is a Landline Number on the NETSIP PTY LTD and is located in Central East Australia.

For more information on this phone number, including comments from others, see the right column.

If you think the number is a scam, please read the details below on what to do.

Phone Number Verification Guide

In todayโ€™s digital age, scams and fraudulent activities are rising. One common method scammers use is by impersonating legitimate businesses or individuals through phone calls. This guide aims to help you verify the authenticity of a phone number and ensure youโ€™re not falling victim to a scam.

  1. Donโ€™t Trust Caller ID Alone โ€“ Scammers can easily spoof caller ID information, making it appear theyโ€™re calling from a legitimate number. Always be sceptical, even if the number looks familiar.
  2. Online Phone Number Lookup โ€“ Research the phone number online before taking any action. Enter the phone number into a search engine like Google. Often, if itโ€™s a scam number, others will have reported it. That is how you ended up here at whocalled.io.
  3. Check Official Websites โ€“ If the caller claims to be from a specific company, go to that companyโ€™s official website. Find their official contact number and compare it to the number you received a call from.
  4. Donโ€™t Share Personal Information โ€“ Never share personal or financial information over the phone unless you know the callerโ€™s identity. Legitimate businesses will never ask for sensitive information.
  5. Ask Questions โ€“ Scammers might not have all the details right. Ask them questions that a legitimate representative should know. If they hesitate or provide incorrect answers, itโ€™s a red flag.
  6. Trust Your Instincts โ€“ If something feels off, it probably is. Itโ€™s always better to be safe than sorry. Hang up and do your research before taking any further action.
  7. Report Suspicious Calls โ€“ If you believe youโ€™ve received a scam call In Australia, you report it to the Australian Government at scamwatch.

 

Staying informed and vigilant is the best defence against phone scams. Always take the time to verify any unexpected or suspicious calls. Remember, hanging up, researching, and calling back on an official number if needed is okay.

This Landline Number 0279001177 can be written in many different ways, such as

0279001177
(02) 7900 1177
02 79001177
02 7900 1177
+61279001177
61279001177
61 2 7900 1177

What to do next

  1. Leave a comment on this phone number for other people who may get a call from this number.ย  Outline in the comments your experience.
  2. If you think its a scam then report it to scamwatch run by the Australian Government.
  3. Block the number on your phone.ย  Here are instructions for iPhone and Android.

Velocity of activity on this phone number

Reports on this phone number

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2 Responses

  1. The caller falsely claimed to be from PayPal, informing me of a supposed fraudulent purchase on my account. They then attempted to ask for my personal information.

    • Type of Call โ€“ Unknown
    • Type of contact โ€“ Phone Call
    • Frequency โ€“ Once only
    • When they contacted you โ€“ Afternoon
  2. Iโ€™ve been getting repeated calls from numbers starting with 02 9700 11xx, but they never leave a message.

    • Type of Call โ€“ Unknown
    • Type of contact โ€“ Phone Call
    • Frequency โ€“ Once only
    • When they contacted you โ€“ Afternoon

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  1. United States: Federal Trade Commission (FTC) โ€“ FTC Complaint Assistant
  2. Canada: Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre โ€“ Report a Fraud
  3. United Kingdom: Action Fraud โ€“ Report Fraud
  4. Australia: Australian Competition & Consumer Commission (ACCC) โ€“ Scamwatch โ€“ Report a Scam
  5. New Zealand: Netsafe is New Zealandโ€™s independent, non-profit online safety organization โ€“ Netsafe โ€“ Report an Incident
  6. India: National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal โ€“ Report a Cyber Crime
  7. Germany: Bundesnetzagentur โ€“ Unlawful Phone Calls
  8. France: PHAROS (Platform for Harmonization, Analysis, Cross-checking and Orientation of Reporting) โ€“ Internet Signalement
  9. Japan: National Consumer Affairs Center of Japan โ€“ Consumer Hotline
  10. South Africa: South African Fraud Prevention Service โ€“ SAFPS
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