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.
095853394 [13.05.2026 05:48] 
[Dangerous] Says from police, scam
098021118 [13.05.2026 02:14] [Dangerous] spam
02108831659 [13.05.2026 01:06] 
[Neutral] Unknown called. No message left. I block all callers who don’t leave a message
0271896687 [12.05.2026 00:19] [Dangerous] Scam
098697364 [12.05.2026 00:01] 
[Disruptive] Rude and ignorant - phoned someone 4 minutes after we spoke when I asked them not to until the next day due to family leave.
098697364 [11.05.2026 12:00] [Disruptive] Dodgy
0289300203 [11.05.2026 10:53] [Neutral] Had a call form this number but no message left, probably telemarketing
092003343 [11.05.2026 08:33] [Disruptive] NZ sales apparently
098456620 [11.05.2026 07:02] [Dangerous] This number is a very suspicious number and is a scam. Be highly alert
0277734773 [11.05.2026 03:52] 
[Useful] Firewatch NZ
0289300203 [11.05.2026 03:09] [Neutral] Had a call which I didn't answer from this number not long after being called from an Australian number 0061414126719 . No message left from either
0274669843 [10.05.2026 14:01] [Disruptive] Books appointments on booking app has pre approved answer machine.
021529683 [10.05.2026 05:51] [Neutral] I feel I’m being catfished
0224315081 [09.05.2026 20:21] [Dangerous] Tried to takeover my WhatsApp account yesterday by tricking me into giving security code.
021618343 [09.05.2026 00:59] [Neutral] Random number texted me. Rang it back, with blocked caller id and was Chelsea? No clue. They knew my nickname so that was weird
02108910790 [08.05.2026 20:36] [Neutral] Missed call
61480891694 [08.05.2026 05:30] [Disruptive] Keeps calling - no message left - don’t know who in Australia would need to call
02108015863 [07.05.2026 04:30] [Dangerous] Scam caller robotic
0275117030 [07.05.2026 01:59] [Disruptive] Unknown caller doesn't reveal identity
036615707 [06.05.2026 02:59] [Dangerous] Received call offering entry into draw I hung up phoned number back and it did not exist