+64 489 049 78

Risk level: High

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AI Analysis

Limited information: Multiple reports indicate fraudulent activities impersonating Baycorp, a known New Zealand debt collection agency. Callers, often with foreign accents (Indian, Singaporean), demand personal details (DOB, address, full name) without providing context, and exhibit unprofessional behavior when challenged.

Likely purpose: Identity theft fraud (impersonating Baycorp) to obtain personal information and/or money.

Most common user complaints

  • Fake Baycorp asking for personal details
  • didnt answer, knew it was baycorp (implying previous negative experiences)
  • Super rude. Not professional
  • Fake Baycorp scammers
  • Acoso telefónico (Harassment)
High dangerBlockBaycorp (impersonated, not genuine Baycorp calls)Debt collectionCompany impersonationFake prizeMissed call

AI analysis: 10 Jul 2026

Information based on community reports and automated analysis. It may contain errors or be out of date, and is not legal advice or a verified accusation against the number's owner.

Web research

The number +64 4 890 4978 appears in several NZ based call reviews and spam watch databases as a likely debt collection or telemarketing line, with multiple user reports noting unsolicited calls and attempts to obtain personal or payment details. Public discussions suggest caution; no authoritative verification of ownership is available in the sources reviewed.

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The number +64 4 890 4978 appears in several NZ based call reviews and spam watch databases as a likely debt collection or telemarketing line, with multiple user reports noting unsolicited calls and attempts to obtain personal or payment details. Public discussions suggest caution; no authoritative verification of ownership is available in the sources reviewed. 1. Ownership/type: Reports describe it as a fixed line (New Zealand) associated with debt collection or commercial telemarketing; exact corporate identity is not confirmed. The available listings frame it as a business/commercial line rather than a mobile or government number. 2. Online chatter: Several consumer complaint threads and review sites show users labeling it as debt collection or scam related, with notes about pressure tactics and requests for personal information. 3. Scam/abuse associations: The pattern across sources indicates potential telemarketing or debt collection scams, with warnings from users about requests for sensitive data and credit details; some posts categorize calls as suspicious or fraudulent. 4. Public exposure: The number is present in public facing scam/report databases and consumer forums; it appears publicly exposed via reverse lookup and caller review services, suggesting leakage into public directories. 5. Call back advisability: Given repeated warnings and lack of verified identity, answering or returning calls is discouraged; consider blocking or using call filtering, and verify company contact information through official channels before engaging. Note: No definitive, independent ownership verification found; if more precise identification is required, consult official NZ telecommunication directories or the company’s verified contact channels.

Checked · 19 Jul 202610 sources
NZ

New Zealand

Operator information

Country:
NZNew Zealand
Prefix:
+64
Type:
Other
Operator:
Spark, One NZ, 2degrees

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Community comments

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Anonymous
17 Jul 2023

Kaleena Pettersson reportó Fake Baycorp scammers con el número 04890-4978 como Acoso telefónico

Anonymous
30 Jun 2023

Fake Baycorp scammers fue reportado como Acoso telefónico con el número 04890-4978

Anonymous
20 Apr 2021

debt collection fue reportado como Empresa de cobranza con el número 04890-4978

Anonymous
9 Mar 2021

Fake Baycorp scammers fue reportado como Empresa de cobranza con el número 04890-4978

Anonymous
2 Nov 2020

Fake baycorp asking for personal details and payment arrangement Indian accent

Anonymous
4 Sept 2019

didnt answer, i knew it was baycorp

Anonymous
6 Jun 2019

This number calls, doesn't say hello had a Singapore accent. Stating a name over and over demanding DOB address and full name not giving details or anything. Super rude. Not professional.Then promptly hangs up when challenged

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Signal summary for +64 489 049 78

+64 489 049 78 belongs to the 489 prefix and is classified as Scam. This page combines no approved reports and 7 public comments to explain the risk level.

Frequently asked questions

Who calls from +64 489 049 78?
+64 489 049 78 is a phone number with the 489 prefix in New Zealand. It has been reported 8 times by the community as a possible unwanted call. Check the comments to find out who might be behind this call.
Is +64 489 049 78 a spam number?
According to the community, +64 489 049 78 has 8 reports, which suggests it is likely spam. Check the risk score and comments for details.
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