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.
048852065 [20.08.2026 11:14] 
[Disruptive] Rings an when you try to ring back call won’t go through
098757032 [20.08.2026 09:00] [Disruptive] Got a spam marketing call from this number.
095803360 [20.08.2026 02:34] [Disruptive] Called saying they were from Q Mastercard and wanted to know my details ?
048852065 [19.08.2026 01:23] [Disruptive] Rings an when you try to ring back call won’t go through
2102943550 [18.08.2026 05:37] 
[Useful] Whoever has this number is really funny and hot
447389164830 [18.08.2026 05:22] [Disruptive] A text supposedly sent from MINISTRY OF TRANSPORT WITH A LINK TO MAKE AN UNKNOWN PAYMENT FOR I DONT KNOW WHAT
0211253810 [15.08.2026 10:54] [Disruptive] Rang my WhatsApp, with moniker 'Skullface'..?
0222223732 [14.08.2026 08:06] [Disruptive] No voicemail - likely spam
0272994858 [13.08.2026 09:47] [Disruptive] did not seem right and would not give name
099678635 [13.08.2026 01:11] [Disruptive] Called but when my phone (automatically) asked who is calling and why, they hung up
099678635 [12.08.2026 01:58] [Disruptive] They hang up when you answer
099258988 [11.08.2026 21:15] 
[Neutral] Person called claiming they wanted to see if I was thinking of selling
0272965109 [09.08.2026 09:09] [Neutral] was a strange call. asked me to go to their company. caller sounded nervous, but tone of voice was trying to be confident.
099678635 [07.08.2026 03:51] [Disruptive] Did not answer - blocked
099678635 [07.08.2026 02:34] [Disruptive] Answered, it rang once, then silence. I didn't say hello etc and they hung up.
099678635 [07.08.2026 01:28] [Disruptive] As soon as I picked up and said hello, they hung up. Have now blocked that number.
0284085333 [07.08.2026 01:11] [Neutral] Allocation expires in the next hour. Press one immediately to spek with a specialist. Press one now
0220992007 [06.08.2026 03:14] 
[Dangerous] Scam
099678635 [06.08.2026 02:02] [Disruptive] 2 x theyve called. Answer and it rings out then someone breathing on other end.
098025936 [05.08.2026 08:17] [Neutral] Caller calls saying that person is owed money from previous scam investment company and wishes to assist the person to recover the money. Provide no personal information over the phone.