Claimed that someone is using my internet and that it’ll disconnect in 24 hours. It’s a scam!!

Caller: (02) 8000 2549-unknown caller

As my partner was finishing work & this number called (02) 8000 2549 (a womens voice) claiming someone was hacking into his internet from California, USA. He immediately freaked out & couldn’t understand what he was meant to do cause his computer/phone illiterate. He asked them to call back in 5 minutes (as he works 3 minutes done the road) because I knew technically more than he did. They rang back, explained what was going on & tried to get me to enter digits into his internet browser on his phone. As they were talking I did my own thing to find out if he’d been hacked into. I said ‘his phone isn’t being hacked cause I did my own search so what are you on about?’ Then she proceeded to tell me it was the home internet. Then I said to her ‘well we don’t have that as home internet in this small town is just as crap just like the mobile phone internet.’ She told me I was stupid like my partner & I told her ‘I worked for the afp in computer frud.’ Well I got a mouthful of abuse & she hung up. Called the number & wouldn’t go threw. I laugh cause I never worked for the afp & I don’t think they’ll hire me anyway.

Caller: Don’t know.

Missed call, no message left. Immediately googled the number and found this page. Glad I didn’t pick up.

missed call. no message left.
number unknown

Caller: (02) 8000 2549

Indian female voice advising me that my nbn internet is going to be disconnected. I said "OK". Then hung up. Ha Ha, I'm answering my ex husbands phone, I couldn't give a hoot and I won't tell him either.

Caller: Don’t know

Didn’t leave a voice mail. Couldn’t call back

Caller: NBN

Second scam call today , 52 minutes ago from 8000 2550 and 2 minutes ago from 80002549

Caller: Mike Philips

Received a call from a Mike Philips (although his accent didn't sound like his name would be Mike) claimed to be from Telstra (employee ID: 12394376). He said my internet has been hacked by people overseas and he could show me the issues and fix them, only if I type in an address in the URL and run a program. I told him I wouldn't typing in anything in the URL or running any programs on his request as that's how hackers get access to your PC. Also, told him that I believed that he was a scammer. He then hung up the phone before saying I was talking rubbish LOL.

Cold call to mobile, no message left. Did a google check and wound up here. As per the other reports suspect an attempted scam.

Scam call from this number. Automated voice and then put through to a person. Claiming hackers using my internet IP for illegal activities. Claiming users from California and Melbourne.

Didn’t answer this number and glad I didn’t judging by previous comments. So sick of these idiot scammers! I’ve had 5 scam calls today! in one day! Tempted to go back to the old landline phone and ditch the mobile phone completely.

Caller: NBN internet

Claimed to disconnect my NBN within 24 hours because NBN was now available in my area? Has been for a while! SCAM!!

Caller: Said they were Telstra

Spam / Scam
Said my internet line about to be disconnected, then call dropped out .

Caller: Scammer India

States my prime subscription is being canceled

Caller: Ryan PayPal

It's PayPal a scam I nearly got sucked in . Do not answer this call he goes through your phone and laptop and makes you download anydesk app makes you take photo of bank account card ...wants you to sign up all these accounts inmine and transfer your money ...I went to bank they stopped PayPal getting to my account and I deleted my PayPal

Caller: (02) 8000 4813

Same as above re internet (17 connects ions!) if your having a bad day you could argue with them or mess with their heads I guess but why not do as a friend suggested and say ‘My partner deals with the internet here’ and give them the number for scam watch

saying my nab master card had withdraw, but i got no such card. told him i will call my bank.

Caller: (02) 8000 2549

didnt answer, but from reading these comments im glad i didnt. everyone stay safe and dont fall for these!

Didn’t answer and busy toned it to send it to voicemail and no message was left. Suspected it was a scam and checked here. Definitely a scammer.

Glad that I missed the call. A bad scam. ALSO HAD + 984 ... Few days ago also. Didn't pick it up. Scam scam!!! Stop! Block!!!