Posed as ME Bank and tried to get a one time code out of me by reading it back to them. I rang the bank instead and they confirmed this is a scam doing the rounds with several banks.
Australian landline · Sydney, NSW
(02) 8080 4672Who called from (02) 8080 4672?
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3 people have reported (02) 8080 4672. 3 (100%) say it's a bad call - most often reported as impersonation (bank, ATO, police...). It was first reported 9 Nov 2026 and most recently .
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What people say (02) 8080 4672 is
100% Bad call
Summary
People report callers claiming to be from ME Bank asking for personal details and then for a one time code to be read back to them. When people refused and said they would ring the bank directly, the caller hung up, and the bank confirmed it was a scam that is becoming more common.
3 reports about (02) 8080 4672
Claimed to be from ME Bank and asked for my details, then wanted me to repeat back a one time code. I wouldn't, and when I said I'd call the bank directly they hung up. The bank confirmed it was a scam.
Caller said they were from ME Bank and asked for a lot of details, then said they'd send a one time code to verify their identity and wanted me to read it back. I refused and told them I'd ring the bank myself, and they hung up. ME Bank confirmed it's a scam that's getting more common.
What to do if (02) 8080 4672 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) 8080 4672
Who called me from (02) 8080 4672?
Nobody who reported (02) 8080 4672 has said who the caller claimed to be. 3 reports describe it as impersonation (bank, ATO, police...).
Is (02) 8080 4672 a scam?
Its BadCall Score is 87/100 (bad call), from 3 reports: 3 bad call, 0 not sure and 0 safe. Reports are people's own experiences, not verified facts.
Where is (02) 8080 4672 from?
(02) 8080 4672 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) 8080 4672?
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) 8080 4672?
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.