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02 9696 2390 (0296962390): 8 reports of silent calls, dead air, and persistent nuisance calling. Contributors report hangups and repeated calls despite blocking.
Silent Call Reports for 02 9696 2390
Eight contributors have reported persistent nuisance activity from 02 9696 2390 (also written as 0296962390), with a clear pattern of silent calls and immediate hangups. Three separate reports specifically mention dead air or silence when the call was answered, followed by disconnection. The number appears to be allocated as a local service in New South Wales via AAPT Limited.
Beyond silent calls, contributors flagged 02 9696 2390 for relentless calling behaviour. One contributor noted the number kept calling every day even after being blocked, suggesting automated or persistent dialling systems. Another reported receiving three calls in a single month without voicemail messages being left.
What Callers from 02 9696 2390 Do When You Answer
When contributors answered calls from 0296962390, they encountered silence or dead air rather than a person or message. One contributor described picking up to find only "annoying music" playing, then disconnection. Another reported the caller hung up immediately without speaking. A third contributor confirmed the experience of answering to complete silence before the line went dead.
One report indicated a telemarketer attempting to sell hearing aids, suggesting 02 9696 2390 may be used for both silent call campaigns and direct telemarketing outreach. The mix of silent calls and occasional sales pitches is consistent with automated calling systems used by telemarketing operations.
Call Patterns and Persistence
The most notable pattern with 02 9696 2390 is frequency and persistence despite blocking. One contributor reported daily calls from this number even after adding it to their blocked list, indicating either spoofing or multiple calling attempts. Another received calls three times within a month, all from 0296962390, with no voicemail left on any occasion.
All eight reports came from answered calls or missed calls, with no SMS reports. The majority of reports (five nuisance, three spam) suggest this number is part of a telemarketing or nuisance calling operation rather than a one-off scammer.
What to Do If You Receive a Call from 02 9696 2390
If 02 9696 2390 calls you:
- Do: Let it go to voicemail if you don't recognise the number, block it immediately after the first call, and avoid answering if it appears on your screen
- Do: Report repeated calls to the Do Not Call Register at donotcall.gov.au if the caller is a telemarketer
- Do: Report the number to ACMA (Australian Communications and Media Authority) at acma.gov.au if calls continue after blocking
- Do not: Call the number back, as this may confirm your number is active and lead to more calls
- Do not: Engage with any sales pitch if a person does speak - simply hang up and block
Because 0296962390 exhibits silent call behaviour, engaging with the call serves no purpose. Hang up immediately and add the number to your blocked contacts.
How to Report 02 9696 2390
If you receive calls from 02 9696 2390, you can report the number through several Australian government channels:
- Do Not Call Register: Report telemarketing calls at donotcall.gov.au. If the caller claimed to be a telemarketer (as one report indicated with hearing aid sales), this is the appropriate channel.
- ACMA: Report nuisance or harassing calls at acma.gov.au, especially if calls continue after blocking.
- Scamwatch: If you suspect the silent calls are part of a larger scam campaign, report at scamwatch.gov.au.
- Reverseau: Contribute your own report about 02 9696 2390 to help other Australians identify this number.
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What Our Users Reviewed
Rang twice yesterday, one voicemail was silent, the other was a hearing aid sales pitch
Keeps calling every day even after blocked
Just dead air and annoying music when I picked up
Picked up to silence, complete waste of time
Relentless calls, had to block
Telemarketer trying to sell hearing aids
Hangs up immediately without talking, frustrating
Picked up but no one there, hung up immediately
Called three times without leaving messages, likely spam caller
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WRITE A REVIEWFrequently Asked Questions
Why do I get silent calls from 02 9696 2390?
Silent calls from 0296962390 are typically generated by automated dialling systems used in telemarketing campaigns or lead verification operations. The system dials a list of numbers and connects only answered calls to an operator or sales person. If no operator is available, you hear silence or dead air before the call disconnects. Contributors report this pattern repeatedly with 02 9696 2390, suggesting an automated campaign.
Will blocking 02 9696 2390 stop the calls?
Blocking may help reduce calls, but one contributor reported receiving calls from 0296962390 every day despite blocking it. This suggests the number may be spoofed (fake caller ID), or the caller is using multiple numbers. If blocking doesn't work, report the number to the Do Not Call Register (donotcall.gov.au) or ACMA (acma.gov.au) for further action.
Is 0296962390 a scam or just annoying?
Based on community reports, 02 9696 2390 appears to be primarily a nuisance and telemarketing number rather than a financial scam. Three reports specifically describe silent calls, while one mentions a hearing aid telemarketer. However, silent call campaigns can be used to verify active phone numbers for later scam targeting, so it's wise to block and report 0296962390.
What should I do if 02 9696 2390 keeps calling after I block it?
If calls from 0296962390 continue after blocking, the number may be spoofed or the caller is using a different number each time. Report the calls to ACMA at acma.gov.au and the Do Not Call Register at donotcall.gov.au. You can also check if your phone's blocking feature is enabled and ensure 02 9696 2390 is saved correctly in your blocked list.
Can I call 02 9696 2390 back to ask them to stop?
No, do not call 0296962390 back. Calling the number confirms your phone is active and monitored, which may actually increase the frequency of calls from this number and others. Instead, block 02 9696 2390 and report it to the Do Not Call Register or ACMA.
What was the hearing aid telemarketing call from 02 9696 2390 about?
One contributor reported receiving a telemarketing call from 0296962390 attempting to sell hearing aids. This suggests the number may be used by a hearing aid sales company or telemarketing agency. Even if the product is legitimate, unsolicited calls are reportable to the Do Not Call Register at donotcall.gov.au if you did not give prior consent to be contacted.