Caller: Pretend Centrelink

Just found the message. Very hard to hear, but caught the word Centrelink. So off to Reverse Australia. Sure enough have read all the comments and it was as I suspected - a load of rubbish! This is South Australia.

Caller: (02) 8488 1031

Recorded message supposedly from Centrelink and I have nothing to do with them.

Got a call today left for the answering machine as we were about to have lunch. Couldn't make out the recorded message, but the digital number was quoted by another system so was clear enough to understand. Didn't call back, just copied the full number into Google & presto, this site. Thanks everyone, keep reporting the trash.

Caller: A scammer

Get an answering machine and screen calls it works

Same as above. Now in South Australia. Be warned.

100% SCAM - NOT CENTRELINK - If you get a call from Centrelink you can tell them you will call back - if they are legit they would document that they had called and what it was in relation to and that you have opted to call back. Just go to the main Centrelink page to find a number and call - do not use a number they provide in case it is a scam!
Once you get through f it was them - they should direct your call to the department making the outbound call / provide you with the correct number to call.

Caller: Scammer

Scammer alert!!!! Be careful these disgusting people are falsely pretending to be from Centrelink trying to rip off pensioner's bank accounts by asking them for their private details.

Caller: (02) 8488 1031

These people will give my elderly neighbour a heart attack!
Have called her several times wanting her to buy $100 iTunes card and go to centerlink appointment!!
I have told her it is a scam but she still answers the calls😡🤬

Caller: (02) 8488 1031

These people will cause my elderly neighbour to have a heart attack!! Have called her several times today, disconnect when she can’t understand them and try again later to get her details!! Want her to buy $100 ITunes voucher and go to appointment at centerlink!
I have tried to tell her it is a scam but she still answers the phone to them***🤬🤬

Caller: (02) 8488 1031

Scammer

Caller: Said her name was Michelle. Had an accent & was clearly calling from overseas, despite the appearance of a NSW number.

Similar experience to those reported above. 'Michelle' said she was Centrelink & asked how much my last payment was then told me I had been underpaid. Asked for my name & postcode & made an appointment for the following week at my local Centrelink office. I was suspicious after I got off the phone & Googled the number, then found these posts. What I would like to know is 'Why didn't Centrelink send an online message out warning against these scammers?' given that the hoax was brought to their attention by earlier call recipients.

scam phone call a woman claiming pensions have risen (A LOT OF BULL)

Just received a phone call re Pension Also gave 6 digit app number to use with Human services Gave this number, I twigged and disconnected the call. Thanks everyone!

this number is a scam.

Caller: (02) 8488 1031

A caller didn't leave message so I called back and there was a recorded outgoing message saying 'Thank you for calling the Department of Human Services please hold the line while we connect you to one of our consultants". Soon a voice announced their name - Michelle and asked how they could help, when I spoke they hung up. It must definitely be a scam.

Caller: Supposedly Centrelink

Don't respond to these calls from this number residents of Tasmania it's a scam. passing themselves of as Centrelink and your pension.

Caller: (02) 8488 1031

Rang home phone didn't answer left message from supposedly Centrelink regarding increase and to call this number. Naturally didn't and checked this website re number for scam. so looks like Tassie may now be in the mix. Like to know how they get these numbers to call

SCAM - Trying to get Pension and account details. Tell them to piss off and hang up. Centrelink will NOT ring unless YOU ask them to.

THIS IS A SCAM. DO NOT GIVE THESE PEOPLE ANY INFORMATION. They claim to be from Dept of Human Services / Centrelink. When will our Federal Police put a stop to these low life's. Sick & tired of getting these kind of calls.

Caller: Allegedly Centrelink

Had the same call this morning. Thought it was a scam. Emailed Centrelink then did some research on the phone number (02) 8088 1031 (the number I was asked to call). Have caller ID and saw the original call came from (02) 8488 1031 then read these posts. Have put a warning on FB. Unbelievable but sounded authentic at the time. I think many will be sucked in.