Comments on (02) 8007 5535

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Comments on (02) 8007 5535


Richard

Posted on April 26, 2013
Caller type: Unknown
Location: Australia
My parents had a call from an India sounding person from "the department of Reclaim" saying that the bank had overcharged them and needed there details to do a refund. they were asked to call this number back the following day to finalize the repayment. They were quoted a reference number for the followup call. This is a total scam. See Scamwatch (http://www.scamwatch.gov.au/content/index.phtml/itemId/842833)
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Jan

Posted on April 16, 2013
Caller type: Unknown
Location: Australia
Just received a similar call. They said they had my bank account details. Very worrying
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jennifer

Posted on April 2, 2013
Caller type: Unknown
Location: Australia
I also just received a call from someone in Mumbai I think. Very improbably story: the Australian Government Department of Justice was gong to pay me $5,248 including interest for bank charges over the last 2 years. Cheque to be received within 3 days. Only if I phoned this number after 10.30 tomorrow and quoted a reference number. It it looks too good to be true it probably is, but I couldn't figure out how they could be scamming with this...
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Chriso

Posted on October 22, 2013
Caller type: Unknown
Location: Australia
Lets just add another one to the list. Department Manager (02) 8007 5535 application number A-N422. I am waiting for my cheque your idiot.
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charles

Posted on October 3, 2013
Caller type: Unknown
Location: Australia
these head wobbling A holes should be deported
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Angie Heine

Posted on September 28, 2013
Caller type: Unknown
Location: Australia
I feel sick. Upon discussing this with my husband, I decided to google the phone number I was told to call to "start the reclaim process". I knew it! I asked all sorts of questions. He even assured me the theft or "mis happenings" by the banks has been fully reported on all gov't broadcasts. Yeah, right!
I thought I was being judgemental and racist at first when I answered the phone to a guy with a thick Indian accent saying he was representing The Australian Federal Government - but I found it really hard to comprehend his speech and that made me sus. I did calm down, however, when he told me to call Cathryn Douglas on this number. Now that sounds more like an Anglo Saxon kind of name ~ maybe this is legitimate?!
Thank the powers that be for google - what a star! And thanks to all of you for taking the time to warn others like myself. I'm now calling the police as I did confirm my name, address and DOB and I don't know if that means I should worry or be on alert.
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Allan

Posted on September 18, 2013
Caller type: Unknown
Location: Australia
I just had a similar call claiming to be from the australian federal government and would be returning overcharged bank fees to me of $5,248. Gave me the same phone number and a reference number GR501, I was then told to call the manager to confirm.
Out of curiosity I called but the manager not available and was asked (by recorded message) to leave a message.
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Stu

Posted on August 29, 2013
Caller type: Unknown
Location: Australia
Had the call and they have rang back numerous times telling me I must ring the Supervisor on the number given. They only had my details from the phone book. I told them I rang the number and paid the amount they asked for. I asked him why he kept ringing me.... They got most confused.... Idiots.
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kevin

Posted on July 18, 2013
Caller type: Unknown
Location: Australia
I was given this number by a man claiming to be from the government reclaiming department. and i was to receive $5240 because of bank overcharges.on ringing the number was asked to pay $199 to be sent via a Western Union Sending Form available from the local post office, for part payment of legal fees spent to recover the money!!
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Ella

Posted on July 16, 2013
Caller type: Unknown
Location: Australia
Had same call yesterday advising I would receive a cheque for over $5,000 because had been "overcharged for fees". He didn't ask for any account details - although did ask which bank I wanted the cheque to be from (presumably to try and find out which bank I use). If really a government department the cheque would probably be Reserve Bank (they certainly wouldn't have accounts with all banks). Watch out!!
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Annette

Posted on July 12, 2013
Caller type: Unknown
Location: Australia
I just had a similar call claiming to be from the australian federal government and would be returning overcharged bank fees to me of $5,248. Gave me the same phone number and a reference number ar886. When I tried to call it rang a few times and then cut off. He already knew my name, address etc. I played along, didnt give any bank details and he didnt ask for any money, still a bit scary.
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Antoinette

Posted on July 5, 2013
Caller type: Unknown
Location: Australia
Same call today and amazingly the same amount is owed to me as to 'Garry April 29 2013' WHY can't someone shut down these people before they actually get someone gullible enough to follow through and then LOSE all their hard earned money, as if the economy wasn't bad enough already!
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geoff

Posted on July 4, 2013
Caller type: Unknown
Location: Australia
They called and said I am owed about 5000 and asked for my dob I asked the managers names he told me Christian Douglas and Julian joesph , I ask for a phone number to call the managers and got abused and told I was waisting his time , then he abused me more in whatever language he spoke and I told him a few works in our Aussie language, definitely a scam,lol
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Tim

Posted on July 2, 2013
Caller type: Unknown
Location: Australia
My wife had same call. I rang the number and started asking questions. A lady with a strong indian accent reported to be from the "Reclaimed Funds Department of the Australian Federal Government". I asked where exactly she was located and she hung up. ACCC needs to shut this number down
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James

Posted on June 7, 2013
Caller type: Unknown
Location: Australia
same scam still going on. Can Telstra or the goverment do something about this?
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Nikki

Posted on May 22, 2013
Caller type: Unknown
Location: Australia
Just got a call about the same thing. Started off he asked for me by a dodgy name that my stupid phone company have put me down as but not my actual surname. Said that I was owed $5248 to ring this number and quote a code. Got asked for my DOB so gave him a different one.
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kieran

Posted on May 15, 2013
Caller type: Unknown
Location: Australia
Received the same call, same amount, they had my name , address and phone but didnt ask for details. Called the number spoke to a woman for 30 sec, said will call me back.
Expecting a large phone bill
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K s

Posted on May 14, 2013
Caller type: Unknown
Location: Australia
Just had creepy guy ring an tell me same thing, asked for lots of personal details including bank account and bsb, very dodgy.
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Edward

Posted on April 29, 2013
Caller type: Unknown
Location: Australia
Just got the same call and went directly to my bank and then to my local police which told me it is a scam from overseas. Do not respond to any questions as it is a scam and they will drain your bank account once you give them you details.
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Garry

Posted on April 29, 2013
Caller type: Unknown
Location: Australia
I got a similar call saying they were from the Australia Government, same amount referred $5,248 we were owed as Jennifer said, coincident I don't think so. We did not call the number (02) 8007 5535 have you?
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