Phony AU

(02) 3816 1657

02 3816 1657 0238161657 02-3816-1657 +61238161657

Community spam and scam reports for (02) 3816 1657: 1 report from Australian users, last reported 1 weeks ago.

Mixed signals

Opinions are split on this caller — read the reports below.

1 Report
1 unsure
Summary

Callers claim to be from NBN Co or similar services, pressuring recipients to act immediately on supposed account issues.

Across 02 · NSW / ACT on Phony, 1543 numbers have community reports and 77% lean spam — most often described as scam calls.

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  • Not sure Scam Evening

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How to block 02 3816 1657

If 02 3816 1657 keeps calling and you'd rather not hear from them again, here's how to block it on the most common Australian devices and services. Tap a section to expand.

On iPhone
  1. Open Phone → Recents.
  2. Tap the (i) icon next to 02 3816 1657.
  3. Scroll to the bottom and tap Block this Caller.
  4. Confirm Block Contact.

Blocked calls go straight to voicemail and SMS from the same number is silently dropped.

On Android
  1. Open Phone → Recents.
  2. Long-press 02 3816 1657 (or tap it and choose Details).
  3. Choose Block / report spam.
  4. Confirm Block.

Wording varies between Samsung One UI, Google Pixel and Xiaomi MIUI, but every modern Android dialler has the option under the recent call's menu.

Network & regulatory
  1. Most Australian carriers (Telstra, Optus, Vodafone, TPG) can add nuisance numbers to a network-level block list. Call their support line and ask.
  2. NBN VoIP providers (Aussie Broadband, Superloop, MyRepublic, etc.) usually let you block per-number from your account portal.
  3. Register on the Do Not Call Register. Telemarketers are legally barred from calling registered numbers.
  4. Report scam calls to Scamwatch and the ACMA.

If 02 3816 1657 claimed to be from your bank, the ATO or Australia Post, treat it as suspicious until you verify by calling the official number on that organisation's website.