Pretending to be from NSW Police. Do not engage with them.
Australian landline · Sydney, NSW
(02) 8389 1631Who called from (02) 8389 1631?
Bad callAnswer it? Bad call.
11 people have reported (02) 8389 1631. 11 (100%) 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
- 11
- Bad calls
- 11
- Lookups
- 7
- Last report
What people say (02) 8389 1631 is
100% Bad call
Summary
People report a caller claiming to be from the police and asking about cybercrime. They say it is a scam and warn others not to answer.
11 reports about (02) 8389 1631
Someone claiming to be NSW Police rang me about cybercrime. Steer clear of this one.
They claimed to be from NSW Police when they rang.
Caller identified themselves as police and mentioned cybercrime. I'm treating it as a fake and ignoring it.
Says they are police calling about cybercrime. Best to ignore it.
The call said it was NSW Police.
Claims to be NSW Police. It is a scam.
The caller says they are from the Police and asking about cybercrime. Don't answer.
Said they were from the Police about cybercrime. That's a well known scam setup, so don't answer.
Caller identified themselves as NSW Police.
Got a call from someone claiming to be police and going on about cybercrime. I didn't engage and hung up.
What to do if (02) 8389 1631 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) 8389 1631
Who called me from (02) 8389 1631?
Nobody who reported (02) 8389 1631 has said who the caller claimed to be. 11 reports describe it as impersonation (bank, ATO, police...).
Is (02) 8389 1631 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) 8389 1631 from?
(02) 8389 1631 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) 8389 1631?
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) 8389 1631?
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.