Start by searching for a numberThe 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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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…
- 012 339 424
- 012-339-424
Ireland
Scam
Nuisance May 27, 2026 00
Pretending to be BOI.
Nuisance May 25, 2026 00
This number is being used by scammers pretending to be from BOI, following up on a phishing text sent to your mobile claiming there may be a fraudulent transaction on your account (they have the last four digits of your card) and stating your card is frozen until you call them.
The original text comes through on the usual BOI text thread but the follow up texts come from a mobile. The calls are from a landline 01-2339424.
Unsafe May 07, 2026 00
Call says it’s from bank of Ireland to do with a debit card
Nuisance Apr 06, 2026 00
Automated message using name asks to press button.
Unsafe Apr 06, 2026 00
+35312339424 said i paid suspiciously online and to call the bank back.
Nuisance Mar 26, 2026 00
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