I let it ring out because it looked like a scam. Whatever you do, don't return the call.
Australian landline · Sydney, NSW
(02) 7251 9461Who called from (02) 7251 9461?
Bad callAnswer it? Bad call.
7 people have reported (02) 7251 9461. 4 (57%) say it's a bad call - most often reported as impersonation (bank, ATO, police...). It was first reported 8 Nov 2026 and most recently .
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Score
Score
- Reports
- 7
- Bad calls
- 4
- Lookups
- 1
- Last report
What people say (02) 7251 9461 is
57% Bad call43% Not sure
Summary
People report this number as a phishing attempt, with one caller saying it pretended to be the federal police. Others describe it as having the characteristics of a scam operation and warn not to return the call.
7 reports about (02) 7251 9461
Got a call from someone claiming to be federal police, but it was a phishing attempt.
This number has all the hallmarks of a scam operation. I didn't answer and I won't be calling back.
They tried to phish me by pretending to be the federal police. Clearly a scam, don't fall for it.
I let it ring out. Everything about this number smells like a scam, do not call it back.
Didn't pick up, and the whole thing has the hallmarks of a scam. Best not to return the call.
I did not answer. This number looks like a scam operation, so I would not bother calling back.
What to do if (02) 7251 9461 calls
- Don't answer - or hang up. Don't press any keys, don't say "yes", and never read out a code sent to your phone.
- Don't call back. Calling back confirms your number is live and it gets sold on.
- Never tap a link in a text from this number. Go to the real website or app yourself.
- Block it - how to block a number on iPhone, Android and landlines.
- Report it to Scamwatch, and here on BadCall so others are warned.
- Lost money or gave details? Call your bank now, then IDCARE on 1800 595 160. What to do if you've been scammed.
Questions about (02) 7251 9461
Who called me from (02) 7251 9461?
Nobody who reported (02) 7251 9461 has said who the caller claimed to be. 7 reports describe it as impersonation (bank, ATO, police...).
Is (02) 7251 9461 a scam?
Its BadCall Score is 75/100 (bad call), from 7 reports: 4 bad call, 3 not sure and 0 safe. Reports are people's own experiences, not verified facts.
Where is (02) 7251 9461 from?
(02) 7251 9461 is a landline in the (02) area code, which covers NSW & ACT. Its range is usually used in Sydney, NSW. Caller ID can be faked, so the caller may not really be there.
How do I block (02) 7251 9461?
On an iPhone open Recents, tap ⓘ next to the number and choose Block this Caller. On Android open the Phone app, tap the number in your call history and choose Block (or Block / report spam). Full instructions for every phone and landline.
How do I report (02) 7251 9461?
Use the form on this page - it's free, anonymous and takes 30 seconds. If it was a scam, also report it to Scamwatch (scamwatch.gov.au). If you lost money or shared bank details, call your bank straight away.