Why is wholesaling Australian phone numbers in bulk to randos overseas a business that exists? Are there any legitimate use cases at all for this?
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-10-22/vodafone-aussie-broadband-company-symbio-carrying-scam-calls/107282346
Anthony Horton
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2026-10-22 05:34:59 UTC
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