Suspected robo-call from GIO, since my home insurance had just expired. Didn't give me time to answer and left nothing.
Australian landline · Sydney, NSW
(02) 8261 4809Who called from (02) 8261 4809?
Bad callAnswer it? Bad call.
3 people have reported (02) 8261 4809. 3 (100%) say it's a bad call - most often reported as robocall / recorded message. It was first reported 9 Nov 2026 and most recently .
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What people say (02) 8261 4809 is
100% Bad call
Summary
People report a brief call with no message left, which they suspect was a robo-call from GIO after their home insurance expired.
3 reports about (02) 8261 4809
No message left and it barely rang. I think it was a robo-call from GIO after I let my home insurance lapse, so it's blocked.
Didn't ring long enough for me to answer and left no message. I suspect it was a robocall from GIO after my home insurance expired, so I blocked it.
What to do if (02) 8261 4809 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.
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Questions about (02) 8261 4809
Who called me from (02) 8261 4809?
Nobody who reported (02) 8261 4809 has said who the caller claimed to be. 3 reports describe it as robocall / recorded message.
Is (02) 8261 4809 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) 8261 4809 from?
(02) 8261 4809 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) 8261 4809?
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) 8261 4809?
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.