02 9099 7111 - 0290997111: Silent Call and Hang-Up Reports

• Spam
• Suspicious

02 9099 7111 (0290997111): Contributors report repeated silent calls and immediate hang-ups. Pattern suggests robocall or callback scam testing.

Silent Call and Hang-Up Reports for 02 9099 7111

Two contributors have reported calls from 02 9099 7111 (also written as 0290997111) that follow a distinct pattern: the caller either hangs up immediately when answered or the line remains silent before disconnecting. One contributor noted receiving multiple calls from 0290997111 over a short period, with the caller hanging up each time they picked up. Another report describes a third attempt with identical behaviour - silence followed by a disconnect.

This pattern is typical of robocalls or callback scam testing, where automated systems or fraudsters dial numbers to identify active, working phone lines for later targeting or to confirm a number is monitored before attempting a scam call.

What Callers from 02 9099 7111 Do

Unlike traditional spam calls with a sales pitch, calls from 02 9099 7111 are characterised by silence or immediate disconnection. One contributor reported persistent attempts - the number called and hung up repeatedly. Another experienced the same behaviour on a third call attempt, suggesting either automated callback testing or deliberate harassment through repeated contact.

The lack of engagement or message makes it difficult to identify the caller's intent, but the repeated nature across multiple attempts indicates the calls are intentional rather than accidental disconnections.

Call Patterns and Timing

Both reports of 02 9099 7111 describe multiple contact attempts within a short timeframe. One contributor received several calls and hang-ups in succession. The second report mentions a third call with identical silent behaviour, suggesting the number cycles through contact attempts on the same target. The calls were answered during the day, indicating the caller operates during standard business hours.

The repeated nature of calls from 0290997111 despite hang-ups is the most notable pattern - legitimate services do not repeatedly call and disconnect.

What to Do If You Receive a Call from 02 9099 7111

If 02 9099 7111 calls you:

• Do: Let it go to voicemail on subsequent calls. Do not attempt to call the number back.
• Do: Block the number immediately in your phone's contact settings to prevent further calls.
• Do: Note the date and time of each call if the pattern continues.
• Do not: Attempt to engage with the caller or call back to investigate.
• Do not: Assume silence means the call disconnected - many robocall systems use silence testing.

If you answer and hear silence or the line disconnects, hang up immediately. Do not stay on the line or press buttons, as this confirms your number is active and monitored.

How to Report 02 9099 7111

If you receive continued calls from 02 9099 7111 or 0290997111, report the number to the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) at acma.gov.au. You can also lodge a complaint with the Do Not Call Register at donotcall.gov.au if the calls are unsolicited marketing or spam.

• Report to ACMA: acma.gov.au (describes the call pattern and dates)
• Register with Do Not Call Register: donotcall.gov.au (to opt out of telemarketing)
• Block the number in your phone settings to prevent future calls
• If you believe it is a scam callback attempt, report to ReportCyber at cyber.gov.au
• Share your experience on Reverseau to help other contributors identify this number

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