Same here, Indian scammer trying the car accident ruse. Hung up after giving them an earful.
Australian landline · Perth, WA
(08) 6289 9420Who called from (08) 6289 9420?
Bad callAnswer it? Bad call.
3 people have reported (08) 6289 9420. 3 (100%) say it's a bad call - most often reported as scam. It was first reported 6 Nov 2026 and most recently .
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What people say (08) 6289 9420 is
100% Bad call
Summary
People report calls from this number involving an Indian-sounding caller claiming to be about a car accident. They describe it as a scam and respond with abuse.
3 reports about (08) 6289 9420
Got a call from this number, the person said it was about a car accident. Total scam, told them where to go.
An Indian-sounding caller claiming to be about a car accident. Clearly a scam, I just abused them.
What to do if (08) 6289 9420 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 (08) 6289 9420
Who called me from (08) 6289 9420?
Nobody who reported (08) 6289 9420 has said who the caller claimed to be. 3 reports describe it as scam.
Is (08) 6289 9420 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 (08) 6289 9420 from?
(08) 6289 9420 is a landline in the (08) area code, which covers SA, WA & NT. Its range is usually used in Perth, WA. Caller ID can be faked, so the caller may not really be there.
How do I block (08) 6289 9420?
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 (08) 6289 9420?
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.