It's clear that the number +61291296794 is a hotbed for scammers. Users report calls from individuals claiming to be from various legitimate organizations like the National Broadband Network (NBN), Telstra, DHL, PayPal, and even the Visa Fraud Department. These scammers often have a heavy accent, are vague about details, and try to pressure you into giving personal information or confirming transactions. Some calls are just silent, while others are outright aggressive. If you receive a call from this number, it's best to hang up immediately and verify any claims by contacting the organization directly through official channels. Don't fall for the pressure tactics or provide any sensitive information. Stay vigilant and report these calls to the relevant authorities.
Be cautious of telephone scams, which can take many forms, including calls from real people, robocalls, or text messages, all aimed at stealing money or personal information.
Following a similar call, the recipient hung up and contacted PayPal to file a report, indicating a potential scam.
After receiving a similar call, it was reported to PayPal, emphasizing the need for vigilance when dealing with unsolicited calls and potential scams.
A scammer tried to obtain personal details, be careful
After answering, silence was encountered, followed by the caller hanging up.
A scammer attempted to obtain personal details, posing a potential threat.
At 1922 hours, the phone rang, but the number was unrecognized, so it was not answered, and no message was left, prompting a Google search that revealed a potential scam.
The caller hung up as soon as I answered, which suggests that it may be a scam
The caller purported to be a representative of DHL, a package delivery service, and claimed to be contacting me in relation to a delivery.
The caller alleged to be from NBN Co, offering fibre to the premises, but their claim was questionable, especially since the number appeared to be from Sydney, yet they claimed to be calling from Melbourne and provided incorrect office address information.
The caller claimed to be a DHL staff member and spoke in Chinese.
A man with a heavy accent, claiming to be from Telstra, made a call, but his words were unclear, and when asked for his identity, he requested to speak with me by name before I ended the call.
Upon answering, a man with a thick accent was on the other end, but his words were unintelligible, and he repeatedly mentioned something three times, prompting me to ask for his identity, after which he claimed to be from Telstra before I hung up.
The caller purported to be a staff member of DHL and spoke Chinese.
A claim was made that the caller was from the National Broadband Network Co, offering fibre to the premises, but discrepancies in the story raised suspicions.
An individual claiming to represent the Security department of Visa and Mastercard, using the name Shane Williams, was reportedly involved in a scam. The caller's behavior became aggressive when confronted.
A person claiming to represent PayPal informed me of alleged fraudulent transactions, which I strongly believe was an attempted scam.
Allegedly they were from PayPal and claied I had fraudulent transaction, Im fairly sure it was a scam thou
A person claiming to be from the Visa Fraud Department contacted me, stating there was an issue with an Amazon payment in Queensland, but when I asked for more information about my card, the supplier, or the bank, they refused to provide any details, prompting me to end the call.
They claimed to be from the Visa Fraud Department, but wouldnt give me any informations about the payment or the card.
A call was received claiming to be from Amazon regarding an iPhone purchase verification, which appears to be a scam.
Repeated warnings indicate that this number is associated with scam activities.
The caller's identity is unknown
