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02 9677 7965 (0296777965): 3 community reports of silent calls with dead air and automatic disconnection. Likely robocall activity.
Silent Call Reports for 02 9677 7965
Three contributors have reported receiving silent calls from 02 9677 7965 (also written as 0296777965), a Telstra-allocated local service number in New South Wales. Each call follows the same pattern: the contributor answers, hears only silence or dead air, then the call disconnects after a brief pause. This behaviour is characteristic of automated dialling systems testing active numbers or conducting callback scams.
The consistency of these reports suggests 0296777965 is part of a systematic calling campaign rather than an isolated incident. Silent calls of this type often indicate the caller is running an automated system designed to identify which numbers have active subscribers, information later used for targeted scams or sold to other fraudsters.
What Contributors Experienced with 02 9677 7965
One contributor who answered 02 9677 7965 described the call as "dead air before it cut out," suggesting an automated dialler encountered the line and disconnected. Another reported answering the call, hearing nothing, experiencing a pause, then the line went dead. A third contributor received an identical call sequence from 0296777965, with no response and automatic termination.
The pattern across all three reports points to robocall technology. Contributors did not hear any spoken message, prompt, or attempt at communication from 02 9677 7965, which rules out traditional telemarketing or customer service. Instead, the silence followed by disconnection is typical of auto-diallers that hang up when a human answers rather than when a voicemail system is detected.
Call Patterns and Timing
Reports of calls from 02 9677 7965 span early March, late February, and early March 2026. One call arrived at 09:19 AM, another at 04:23 AM, and a third at 03:36 AM. The variety in call times across different dates suggests this is not a one-off test but an ongoing campaign using automated dialling to reach different time zones or call patterns.
The early morning calls (between 3 and 4 AM) are particularly concerning, as they suggest the system is indiscriminate about timing. Contributors receiving calls at 04:23 AM and 03:36 AM from 0296777965 were likely woken by the call, with no benefit to either party.
What to Do If You Receive a Call from 02 9677 7965
If 02 9677 7965 calls you:
- Do not: Answer the call if you can see the number in advance, return the call, or engage with any callback requests. Do not provide your number to unknown contacts or businesses.
- Do: Let the call go to voicemail. If it's a legitimate caller, they will leave a message. Block 0296777965 immediately using your phone's built-in blocking feature or contact your provider to block the number.
- Do report: Silent or robocalls to ACMA (Australian Communications and Media Authority) at acma.gov.au, which tracks patterns of unwanted calling activity.
- Do register: Your number with the Do Not Call Register at donotcall.gov.au. While silent calls are often automated and may not respect this register, formal registration creates a record of your preference.
Callback Scam Risk
One common tactic following silent calls is the callback scam. If you receive a call from 02 9677 7965 that cuts out, never call the number back out of curiosity. Scammers often use silent calls to trick people into calling back international premium numbers, which charge high per-minute rates to your phone bill. If you answer 0296777965 and it cuts out, simply delete the missed call record and do not call back.
How to Report 02 9677 7965
Report calls from 02 9677 7965 through these official Australian channels:
- ACMA (Australian Communications and Media Authority): Report unwanted calls and silent calls at acma.gov.au. ACMA tracks patterns and can issue warnings about persistent problem numbers.
- Scamwatch: If you suspect the silent calls are part of a broader scam, file a report at scamwatch.gov.au.
- Reverseau: Contribute your experience with 0296777965 on Reverseau to help other Australians identify and avoid this number. Your report helps build community awareness.
- Your phone provider: Contact Telstra directly (since 02 9677 7965 is a Telstra number) to request blocking of the number or to report the pattern of calls.
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What Our Users Reviewed
Answered, no response, pause then call ended
Answered, all I heard was dead air before it cut out, probably an autodialer
Answered, no response, pause then call ended
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WRITE A REVIEWFrequently Asked Questions
Why is 02 9677 7965 calling me with silence on the line?
02 9677 7965 is likely using automated dialling software (robocall technology) to test whether your number is active. When the system detects a human voice, it disconnects immediately rather than connecting to an operator. This is often the first step in callback scams or in selling active phone numbers to other scammers. Do not call back 0296777965 under any circumstances.
Is 0296777965 dangerous if I answer and there's just silence?
A single silent call from 0296777965 is primarily a nuisance, but the pattern is concerning. The danger lies in what happens next. Scammers use silent calls to identify active numbers, then target those numbers with follow-up scam calls. Three separate reports of identical silent call behaviour from 02 9677 7965 suggest systematic targeting rather than a misdialled call.
What should I do if I accidentally call back 02 9677 7965?
Hang up immediately if you call back 0296777965 and connect to anything other than an automated system message. Do not wait to hear what the callback offers. Some callback scams connect to premium international numbers that charge your phone bill high rates per minute. If you called back 02 9677 7965, monitor your phone bill for unexpected charges and contact your provider if charges appear.
Can I block 02 9677 7965 on my phone?
Yes. Most Australian mobile phones and home phones allow you to block incoming numbers. On most devices, you can long-press the number 02 9677 7965 in your missed calls list and select 'block' or 'block number.' For landlines, contact your provider (Telstra, in this case, since 0296777965 is a Telstra number) to request the number be blocked at the exchange level, which is more effective for robocalls.
Why are there calls from 02 9677 7965 at 3 and 4 in the morning?
Silent robocalls from 0296777965 often run on automated schedules that test multiple phone numbers regardless of local time. Scammers may run their dialling systems continuously across different time zones, or they may not care if they wake people at odd hours. The early morning calls from 02 9677 7965 reported by contributors suggest the system is indiscriminate, which is typical of large-scale robocall campaigns.
Should I report 02 9677 7965 to ACMA or Scamwatch?
Yes, you should report to ACMA at acma.gov.au. ACMA specifically tracks patterns of unwanted and silent calls, and your report about 0296777965 helps them identify problem numbers. If you later receive a scam call following the silent call from 02 9677 7965, also report that to Scamwatch at scamwatch.gov.au. Both reports create a record that helps protect other Australians.