Unknown phone calls have become a common issue in New Zealand. Many people receive calls from numbers they do not recognize, often without a voicemail or any clear explanation. These calls may come from telemarketers, automated systems, or scam operations.
WhoseNumber.nz is a community-based phone number lookup service designed to help people identify unknown callers and make informed decisions before responding. Our platform collects user reports, caller ratings, and shared experiences related to phone numbers used in New Zealand and internationally.
When you search for a phone number on WhoseNumber.nz, you can view reports left by other users who have received calls from the same number. These reports describe the nature of the call, such as whether it was spam, telemarketing, or a potential scam.
Users can also contribute by submitting their own experiences. This community-driven approach helps identify scam patterns early and reduces the risk of others falling victim to fraudulent calls.
Phone scams often rely on urgency, fear, or impersonation of trusted organizations. Common scam calls may claim to be from government agencies, banks, immigration services, or delivery companies.
We recommend never sharing personal or financial information over the phone unless you have independently verified the caller’s identity. If a call feels suspicious, it is safest to hang up and check the number using a reliable lookup service.
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While we strive to keep information accurate and up to date, user reports reflect individual experiences and opinions. Always use your own judgment when dealing with unknown callers.
Phone scammers are getting more and more inventive and try to get personal information or money from people under various pretexts. Here are some tips on how to protect yourself from phone scammers:
1. Do not share personal information: Never share personal information such as bank details or passwords over the phone. Companies never ask for such information out of the blue.
2. Be careful with unknown numbers: If you don't recognize the caller's number, it's good to be careful. You can always check the number from a reliable source or ignore it.
3. Don't trust urgent or threatening messages: Scammers may try to create a sense of urgency or scare you. Real companies never push you to act right away, so always take time to think before making any decisions.
4. Verify the identity of the caller: If someone claims to be from a certain company, you can end the call and call the official customer service of the company yourself to verify the authenticity of the caller.
5. Use phone blocking and detection programs: Many phone services and applications offer opportunities to block suspicious numbers and report known scammers.
If you don't protect yourself from phone scammers, you could lose money or become a victim of identity theft. Fraudsters can misuse your information and cause serious financial problems. So always keep in mind that caution is the best protection against phone scams.
Fake tech support: The scammer calls pretending to be a tech support employee, often from a well-known technology company such as Microsoft. The caller claims that your computer has a virus or other problems and needs remote access to your device to fix them. In this way, the fraudster can gain access to your personal information, such as bank credentials, and cause financial losses.
Fake Police: A scammer calls and introduces himself as a police officer. He claims your bank account is at risk or under criminal investigation and ask for your bank details or PINs to "facilitate investigations". In reality, real police officers will never ask for personal bank details over the phone.
In both cases, it's important not to share personal information and hang up if you feel suspicious.
0224928045 [15.04.2026 00:27] 
[Neutral] they called I did not hear it
0210497544 [14.04.2026 09:37] 
[Disruptive] Received a call from this number, on my Australian mobile. But on trying to return the call the message says the number is not allocated.
0278224825 [14.04.2026 07:35] [Neutral] Is a bot that claims to be from the chinese embassy and has had trouble getting hold of me.
092424727 [13.04.2026 01:48] [Neutral] Cold called me, I didn't answer the unknown number. No further contact
0272423171 [09.04.2026 00:14] 
[Dangerous] She rang me saying that I could withdraw my money from Bitcoin and I don't have Bitcoin. Be cautious with calls from this number
098695873 [09.04.2026 00:11] [Disruptive] No voicemail left.
0224038533 [08.04.2026 07:49] [Neutral] I picked up, said hello, then the call ended.
61401728731 [08.04.2026 05:00] [Dangerous] Scam
098695873 [02.04.2026 00:47] [Disruptive] no voicemail left. If i call back it rings once and goes to voicemail and all it said "record your message after the tone" - no welcome message.
61387971250 [01.04.2026 11:17] [Dangerous] Scammers
8613286116502 [01.04.2026 11:17] [Dangerous] Scammers
0212064957 [01.04.2026 11:16] [Dangerous] Spam, scammers
036673269 [01.04.2026 11:16] [Dangerous] Spam, scammers
098731683 [01.04.2026 11:15] [Dangerous] Spam, scammers
036673192 [01.04.2026 11:14] [Dangerous] Spam.scammers
02904329756 [01.04.2026 08:02] 
[Useful] Insurance sales person
0289350063 [31.03.2026 05:43] [Neutral] Missed call from
This number but when u call back call get disconnected
098835134 [30.03.2026 23:20] [Neutral] Voice is distorted
639106633647 [30.03.2026 01:08] [Disruptive] Claims to be Apple receipts/voucher redeem type of messaging link in body looks suspicious "https://appiecr.help"
0273480059 [29.03.2026 14:17] [Dangerous] Fake person