Phony AU

(02) 8190 1996

02 8190 1996 0281901996 02-8190-1996 +61281901996

Community spam and scam reports for (02) 8190 1996: 1 report from Australian users, last reported 20 Apr 2026.

Mixed signals

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

1 Report
1 unsure
Summary

Insufficient user reports to characterize typical call behavior from this number.

Across 02 · NSW / ACT on Phony, 1546 numbers have community reports and 77% lean spam — most often described as scam calls.

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How to block 02 8190 1996

If 02 8190 1996 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 8190 1996.
  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 8190 1996 (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 8190 1996 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.