Person called me saying they were from a government dept and that the govt wanted to give me a refund of over $5000. To confirm my acceptance I had to ring this number quoting the number TG13.They knew my full Christian name - which is not in the phone book - and my birthday.

Just wondering if this number is a scam wants details to release a check ,saying its a legal firm payment is needed 186 dollars ,to release the check

SCAM

Caller: John Peter
Australian Government Reclaim Department
Regarding a refund on over charged fees

Said to call back the following number (02) 8011 4103 in NSW to speak to supervisor to release cheque.

(02) 8011 4103
julia joseph

Gave me a reference number to quote supervisor.
Called them back and they hung up after I quick the female supervisor.

Person called me saying they were from a government dept and that the govt wanted to give me a refund of over $5000. To confirm my acceptance I had to ring this number quoting the number TG13.
They knew my full Christian name - which is not in the phone book - and my birthday.

I am a police officer,  I received a call from a concerned citizen regarding a phone call she received from Nick Peters.  She was given a phone number (02) 8011 4103 and told to provide a reference number.  I called this number myself.  I female answered the phone who stated she was a  manager.  when question how the business worked she hung up.  I rang back and advised her that I was a police officer and I have a concerned member of the public who received a call from Nick Peters.  She stated she had 1700 files in front of her and if she could have the reference number.  I asked her how she got these files,  how does the business work.  She again hung up on me.  DO NOT provide these callers with your date of birth as apparently they are asking for it.  DO NOT provide them with you address even if they have it!!!

Read the post right above yours for the answer. If this company was legit, they would never charge you for a prize you won. Delete the SMS, do not reply to it in case it can be used to hack your device or your contact list. Google Nigerian 419 scam for further information.