Did not recognise this unlisted number and it left no message. Given how these things go, I treated it as a spoofed number and blocked it.
Australian landline · Sydney, NSW
(02) 8106 0173Who called from (02) 8106 0173?
Caution
3 people have reported (02) 8106 0173. Nobody has called it a bad call - most often reported as my number was spoofed. It was first reported 8 Nov 2026 and most recently .
50BadCall
Score
Score
- Reports
- 3
- Bad calls
- 0
- Lookups
- 1
- Last report
What people say (02) 8106 0173 is
100% Not sure
Summary
People report an unlisted number that left no message when it rang out. They believe it is almost certainly a spoofed number being used by cyber criminals, and say they have blocked and reported it.
3 reports about (02) 8106 0173
Almost certainly a spoofed number being used by cyber criminals. No message was left when it rang out, so it is now blocked and reported.
Unlisted number that looks like another spoofed one used by scammers. It rang out and no message was left, so I have blocked and reported it.
What to do if (02) 8106 0173 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) 8106 0173
Who called me from (02) 8106 0173?
Nobody who reported (02) 8106 0173 has said who the caller claimed to be. 3 reports describe it as my number was spoofed.
Is (02) 8106 0173 a scam?
Its BadCall Score is 50/100 (caution), from 3 reports: 0 bad call, 3 not sure and 0 safe. Reports are people's own experiences, not verified facts.
Where is (02) 8106 0173 from?
(02) 8106 0173 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) 8106 0173?
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) 8106 0173?
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.