Received a message on answering machine : pensions have gone up, if you recieve a pension call Centrelink on (02) 8488 1031. Sounded strange.
So I called Centrelink, but I called their regular number. Centrelink officer said that they would never leave such a message.
So people, do not call the scammers!

I received a message asking me to call about my pension....I don't have one, but was a nominee for my parents, now deceased....so I didn't call back. My mother in law got a message today, returned the call ... was a bit suspicious so didn't offer any info, but was told to go to her Centrelink office to get her cheque for backpayments (2,000 +) and confirm her identity to receive her new payment amount. They even gave her an appointment time.

Caller: Automated (02) 8488 1031

Similar, even given a six digit application number! Where are the Federal Police? Where are the Joint Counter Terrorism Teams? Strange and scary that these scammers cannot be investigated and dealt with.

Caller: Scammers

This is a Voice over Internet Protocol number and the VoIP provider is www.symbionetworks.com and you can check for a numbers VoIP provider here https://www.thenumberingsystem.com.au/#/number-register/search . I suggest we all call Symbio Networks each time we get a scam call from one of their VoIP customers and then maybe Symbio Networks will do something. Symbio Networks number is 1300 789 653. You must realize that Symbio Networks gets paid by the scammers that use their service and this is the reason Symbio Networks appear to be providing a safe haven to scammers.

received a call from this number was an automates call telling me pensions have gone up and if i receive a pension to please call (02) 8488 1031. Sounded dodgy, thought I would google. Found this site and glad I did

Had a missed call from this number. I called back and was answered by a man with an Indian accent, wanting to know my pension details.. funnily enough, I don't receive any kind of pension. Upon telling the man this, he immediately hung up. SCAM!!

Received a message on answering machine : pensions have gone up, if you recieve a pension call Centrelink on (02) 8488 1031. Sounded strange.
So I called Centrelink, but I called their regular number. Centrelink officer said that they would never leave such a message.
So people, do not call the scammers!

Received today a message to tell me that Centrelink payment is increasing (I do not receive Centrelink payments) and that I should call back their number.

They are checking to see if you are still home. They know your movements and confirm by calling with an obscure number.

When someone called my unlisted home number, I know he/she is using stolen data. No need to answer such call especially there have been too many complaints listed in this page...

Caller: Robocall from 024881031

Robot claimed to be from the Department of Human Services, and that Centrelink needed to update my details. I was then told I should call (02) 8488 1031. I immediately hung up and reported this call to ACCC Scamwatch.

Received a message on my answering machine saying pensions have gone up and to ring this number. Dont do it as it is a scam.

Got the same message. They need to f*ck right off

Caller: Do not call back! SCAM

Received an automated call today saying that the pension had gone up and to call a number. I didn’t bother writng the number as it sounded suss!
After checking this site my suspicions are confirmed.

started with "this is an official call ..."
Scam

I today joined the list of people receiving a call from this number. I didn't ring back after them leaving a message. I know Centrelink either use email, if you're registered with Centrelink for that, or by mail. I live in Victoria and will not answer any number from interstate. If they are fair dinkum they will ring back and leave a message.

Caller: Charlei

I received tel. call from Charlie (02) 8488 1031 ext 15 (Indian accent) who told me that the cheque is waiting for me at the social security in Melbourne, High street 255, and I have the appointment with Silvia Johnson at 10 am on 12.07.2018.
He asked me that I have to go to post office to buy appleitunescard for $100 for the registration and this money will be returned by Social Security.He gave me the number of the cheque for $2548

Caller: scamer

pensions have gone up, if you receive a pension press 1
it fells scamy it anything ever did

Caller: (02) 8488 1031

An automated message claims that my Mother had not responded to letters from Centrelink. Apparently she is due for a rise in her pension. All she has to do is call this number. I waited to be put through to a customer representative and when I identified as speaking on behalf of my Mother, he hung up. SCAM SCAM SCAM!!!!

Caller: (02) 8488 1031

Said they were from the ATO and there was a warrant for my arrest and asked me to call (03) 9018 5565