The technique criminals are using to trick you into answering their calls
Most Aussies have experienced the frustration of unknowingly answering a scam call. Here’s how to spot the sneaky new tactic.
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Most Aussies have experienced the frustration of unknowingly answering a scam call. Here’s how to spot the sneaky new tactic.
The telecom regulator’s efforts to curb pesky commercial calls appear to be in vain as mobile users are being increasingly bombarded by unknown callers. A whopping 66% of mobile users continue to get 3 or even more pesky calls every day and most originate from personal mobile numbers, according to a national survey by…
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Asking to press numbers to confirm issues. Scam
Nuisance Feb 26, 2026 00
Called 4 times in quick succession. Leaves an automated message to press any number. Bot phishing scam
Nuisance Feb 23, 2026 00
Keeps calling leaving a voice mail in a robotic voice saying my full name
Nuisance Jan 27, 2026 00
Keeps ringing our number and no response when answered
Nuisance Jan 24, 2026 00