I have also been contacted by these people but was given a different phone number to contact the manager on. She told me that I would have to deposit $290 into the post office it was to go to the tax office so then I could get my $4587 when asked why I have to give them the money first she said that they couldn't withhold any monies from what I was to get and this would only be used for 10 miniues at the most so now I wonding if I am being scamed too the money would come in handy as I on disablity pension and have no savings and need dentures baddly the numbe they gave me is 02 800 68931 and a referrence number re11

This is a scam and people need to be warned! I also got a call from an Indian stating they are from the Reclaim Expert Department where they represent the Australian Federal Government. They said that upon investigations on several ''Big Banks'' my account was overcharged with $5248 of illegal bank fees and that the government are willing to refund this money back to me. The scary part is that they knew all my contact numbers (home & mobile), my address (even though my home number is private and not listed in the directory), they knew my Full Name, my DOB and the bank I use!!! They wanted to know if I preferred a direct bank deposit or a cheque? I said 'cheque' ...
Then the caller gave me my reference number and asked me to contact her manager on (02) 8011 3830 and the manager will organise the refund.
So I proceeded to call the Manager named Jacklyn, and she was also of Indian Accent. 'Jacklyn' continued with the same explanation stating she had my file and verified my details. Then she continued to convince me to go ASAP to the nearest Australia Post and do a Western Union transfer for $199 to their 'so called lawyer' (Bhavna Sharma) who worked on my file from Delhi, India because the Federal Government uses offshore lawyers due to cheaper costs!!! Hahaha
It doesn't end yet... I probed and probed further! 'Jacklyn' then said to call her when Im at Australia Post and take my ID with me, and she would guide me through the transfer...i was being as nice as possible, but they were getting more and more aggressive!!
She said that if I delayed the Western Union transfer than my cheque will be delayed... Oh in which a Richard Smith would deliver the Cheque to my door within 40 mins-2 hours after the payment is made to Western Union!!!
Then I started to hesitate and hung up the phone!
It didn't end there... I was then continued to receive threatening phone calls from another Indian named 'John' who was apparently the higher manager of the department further trying to convince me why this should be so important to me and that I should trust them as they work hand on hand with the government and that he will personally ensure the $5248 is given to me by the end of the day!
The pressure to pay them continued and prank calls to my home phone and mobile also got more on the day. I then called Western Union, my local police, the ACCC scam watch and my bank and reported the incident. These con artists are very dangerous and aggressive! Please be aware and careful! The second you receive their call, just hang up the phone!!!

They said I was due a refund from the government and wanted my bank details. They had my address and date of birth. Very disturbing. When I phoned back they put the phone down.

this is a cam call they are saying you are owed money that the bank has over charged in fees and then they give you the number (02) 8011 3830 saying its their managers number and that if you call back in half an hour he will send a check out to you for the amount you are owed from the bank
and they give you an application code no: ( in my case TG 13)
to verify with the manager when you call

A definite crook. Claims to be the Australian Government. Offers to reimburse overpaid taxes, fees etc. Can get aggressive on phone. Report to ScamWatch.

they are scammers dont call them

Very disturbing. Said something about terrorists and get money.

This is a money scam number

I got a call from this number today. He said his name was Ricky Jackson and was calling because I was going to get $5,248. He knew my name, address and date of birth. I knew it was a scam but played along so I could get as much info as I could from him. I was told to call back at 11 AM  the next day with the ref no. he gave me and that I had to confirm my details in order to receive the funds. I called the police to notify them and they also told me to get in contact with the scam site too. Such a bunch of w**kers and its a horrible thought that some people get caught out. BEWARE!!!!

I've just received my 4th or 5th call from similar scammers, they keep saying they are from the Australian Government Reclaim Department, owing me over $5,000 odd, lovely if it was true...** Disabled so haven't paid taxes to have any over paid for over 5 years but I kept asking questions and when I wanted his details a Steven today gave me this number which is CRAP! (02) 0933 2394 he said he was in Sydney and when I also asked for a manager he gave me the name of a lady he said called ROSE BROWN......I rang the number stupid me! no numbers start with "0" which I did tell him.  I got a message the first time but the second time I called the number  less the "02" area code and it didn't do a thing, like it was waiting for me to add a few more numbers.Like I said I've had calls from what sounds like the same man.  Steven and Dan were the names he used.He asked for my DOB to confirm he did have the correct person.Funny as he got my number out of the phone book and that is my mums maiden name I use to have my number listed in.  Not my name so he really does have a lot incorrect...   Just thought I'd warn others of these scammers.

i just go a call from them too like about 10 minutesago , JUST HANG UP IT IS ACOMPLETE SCAM !!! DON"T GIVE ANYTHING TO THEM

Just called Australian scams .com.au and this is a serious scam which will help those PIGS taking over your identity  . Please do not give them any information .

Have been receiving calls along the same lines, someone with an indian accent from "aust federal goverment reclaiming depart" saying that I'm owed $4288.75 (yeah right!) gave me a number (02) 8007 3257 to ring to speak to his supervisor and to quote a reference number. Rang the number and it just rang out, then I get bombarded with calls from numereous different mobile numbers that I don't answer. When I do finally answer one and ask questions about what it's all about and say "if it sounds to good to be true it usually is" he hangs up straight away. Hopefully that's the end of it....

they rang me saying i was going to get a cheque for $5248.00 if i pay $190.00 what alot of rubbish i keep ringing them an will everyday they are scammers they should be ashamed of themselves. people wonder why we become racist well this explains why its always indians on the end of the line.