Phishing call posing as CBA about home loans, and they knew my name and account details. Sounded like a call centre, I shouldn't have stayed on the line as long as I did.
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0434 857 952Who called from 0434 857 952?
Bad callAnswer it? Bad call.
6 people have reported 0434 857 952. 6 (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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- 6
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What people say 0434 857 952 is
100% Bad call
Summary
People report phishing calls pretending to be CBA, with the caller knowing their name and that they hold accounts with the bank. They say the call claimed to be about home loans and came from a mobile number, which gave it away.
6 reports about 0434 857 952
They pretended to be CBA and knew my name and that I held accounts there.
Pretended to be CBA and already knew my name and that I had accounts with them. Clear phishing attempt.
Claimed to be from CBA about home loans and knew my name and that I bank with them. I knew it was phishing since they were calling from a mobile and I don't use those accounts as my main ones.
Claimed to be CBA and knew my name and that I bank with them.
Pretended to be from CBA and knew my name and that I had accounts with them.
What to do if 0434 857 952 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 0434 857 952
Who called me from 0434 857 952?
Nobody who reported 0434 857 952 has said who the caller claimed to be. 6 reports describe it as impersonation (bank, ATO, police...).
Is 0434 857 952 a scam?
Its BadCall Score is 93/100 (bad call), from 6 reports: 6 bad call, 0 not sure and 0 safe. Reports are people's own experiences, not verified facts.
Where is 0434 857 952 from?
0434 857 952 is an Australian mobile number. Mobiles aren't linked to a place and can be moved between carriers, so the number alone can't tell you where the caller is.
How do I block 0434 857 952?
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 0434 857 952?
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.