Caller: Ben

Said he could save me 50% of my Telstra costs. Wanted my bill number I refused

I received a call giving this number to call. The person claimed that they were from the reclaim department of the Australian Federal Government. I believe it was a prank call

Says government owes me $5000 they want $200 from me to receive cash.

Just got the same call. Said it was for the Federal Government Reclaim Dept.

Give away was the guys terrible english. Bummer, could have used the $5000!!

Called saying that the bank has over charged us and to give them our bank details in order to e given 5,248 dollars

Report it to Scamwatch. It's a scam. The more people on board, the better

Caller with strong Indian accent said he was from Bureau of Reclamation and had in excess of $5,000 to forward to me which was for accumulated bank charges that I should not have been charged.  In order to receive this money I had to give date of birth and name of bank then phone (02) 8007 3802 with a verification code.  I asked that details of the money owed be posted to me.  I was told that a letter had been posted to my address a week ago which I had not received.  I asked for letter to be sent again as I will not give details over the phone.  The response was - "we cannot resend letter, goodbye."

I had the same call 10minutes ago but rang and got through. I said I would pick up my $5200 bank cheque then I pay you your $199 for search fees. The address he told me is level 2 angel place 123 Pitt street Sydney Nsw 2000