Fake bank message telling me to call this number. It came from overseas, so I ignored it.
Australian landline · Sydney, NSW
(02) 8015 5918Who called from (02) 8015 5918?
Bad callAnswer it? Bad call.
11 people have reported (02) 8015 5918. 11 (100%) say it's a bad call - most often reported as scam text (SMS). It was first reported 9 Nov 2026 and most recently .
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- Reports
- 11
- Bad calls
- 11
- Lookups
- 1
- Last report
What people say (02) 8015 5918 is
100% Bad call
5 reports are about text messages, 6 about calls.
Summary
People report a scam text posing as their bank and asking them to call this number, with several noting the message originated from the Philippines.
11 reports about (02) 8015 5918
Seemed like a scam since it referred to my bank account.
I'd treat this as a scam. The number was part of a message sent from the Philippines.
Pretending to be my bank and asking me to ring back. Definitely a scam.
I think it's a scam. The number came in a message sent from the Philippines.
It mentioned my bank account, so I think it's a scam.
Seems dodgy to me. It was included in a text that came from overseas.
I thought it was a scam because it mentioned my bank account.
The text mentioned my bank account, so I treated it as a scam.
I believe this is a scam. The number appeared in a message that originated from the Philippines.
Scam posing as my bank, wanting me to call this number. It would no doubt divert overseas, which is where the text came from.
What to do if (02) 8015 5918 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) 8015 5918
Who called me from (02) 8015 5918?
Nobody who reported (02) 8015 5918 has said who the caller claimed to be. 11 reports describe it as scam text (SMS).
Is (02) 8015 5918 a scam?
Its BadCall Score is 96/100 (bad call), from 11 reports: 11 bad call, 0 not sure and 0 safe. Reports are people's own experiences, not verified facts.
Where is (02) 8015 5918 from?
(02) 8015 5918 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) 8015 5918?
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) 8015 5918?
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.