Got a call selling energy plans and mentioning batteries. It was an AI automated operator. Scam.
Australian landline · Sydney, NSW
(02) 8531 8645Who called from (02) 8531 8645?
Bad callAnswer it? Bad call.
3 people have reported (02) 8531 8645. 3 (100%) say it's a bad call - most often reported as telemarketer / sales. It was first reported 7 Nov 2026 and most recently .
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- Reports
- 3
- Bad calls
- 3
- Lookups
- 1
- Last report
What people say (02) 8531 8645 is
100% Bad call
Summary
People report calls from this number attempting to sell energy plans and discussing batteries. The caller appears to be an AI automated operator trying to sound human, and it is considered a scam.
3 reports about (02) 8531 8645
Energy plan sales call with talk of batteries - sounded like an AI pretending to be human. Scam.
Caller tried to sell an energy plan, talked about batteries. Seemed like an AI bot. Scam.
What to do if (02) 8531 8645 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) 8531 8645
Who called me from (02) 8531 8645?
Nobody who reported (02) 8531 8645 has said who the caller claimed to be. 3 reports describe it as telemarketer / sales.
Is (02) 8531 8645 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) 8531 8645 from?
(02) 8531 8645 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) 8531 8645?
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) 8531 8645?
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.