- Suspicious
- Scam
02 9820 2043 (0298202043): 2 nuisance reports describing silent calls and robocalls that hang up after answering or play fax machine sounds.
Silent Call and Robocall Reports for 02 9820 2043
Two contributors have reported nuisance calls from 02 9820 2043 (also written as 0298202043), a Telstra-allocated local service number in NSW. Both reports describe automated calling behaviour typical of robocall campaigns - calls that either disconnect immediately after answering or play pre-recorded sounds before disconnecting without human interaction.
The pattern suggests 02 9820 2043 may be part of an automated dialling system designed to test active phone numbers or generate call volume without legitimate communication intent. One contributor described hearing fax machine or recording sounds, while another reported the caller simply hung up after they answered and spoke.
What Contributors Experienced with 02 9820 2043
One report from October 2024 describes receiving a call from 02 9820 2043 where the caller hung up immediately after the contributor said hello. The contributor characterised this as typical scam caller behaviour - the quick disconnect suggests the number is being used to probe for active, answerable numbers rather than deliver a message.
A more recent report from November 2025 indicates the contributor answered a call from 0298202043 and heard sounds resembling a fax machine or automated recording rig. This type of audio feedback often precedes either a transfer to a live scammer or disconnection once the system determines the line is active.
Report Patterns and Timing
Both reports of 02 9820 2043 were answered calls, meaning contributors picked up rather than letting the line ring out. One call came through in the early morning hours (around 3:38 AM), while the other arrived in the middle of the night (around 2:19 AM). This timing is consistent with automated robocall systems that operate outside business hours to maximise call volume at lower cost.
What to Do If You Receive a Call from 02 9820 2043
If 02 9820 2043 calls you:
- Do not: Return the call, press numbers in response to automated prompts, or assume silence means the call was misdialled
- Do: Hang up immediately, let future calls go to voicemail, and block the number in your phone settings
- If you hear: Fax sounds, robotic tones, or silence after answering - do not engage. Disconnect at once and block 0298202043
- Safety tip: Robocalls that disconnect after you answer are often probing calls checking if your number is active. Hanging up immediately prevents your line from being flagged as responsive for repeated calls
How to Report 02 9820 2043
If you receive nuisance or robocalls from 02 9820 2043, you can report the activity to Australian authorities and telecommunications regulators:
- Report to the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) at acma.gov.au - ACMA tracks robocall patterns and can take action against repeat offenders
- Register your number on the Do Not Call Register at donotcall.gov.au to opt out of most marketing calls, though robocall systems often ignore this registry
- Report the call on Reverseau to contribute to community intelligence about this number
- Block 02 9820 2043 and 0298202043 in your phone's contact blocking settings to prevent future calls
Help others by sharing your experience with (02) 9820 2043!
WRITE A REVIEWRatings Distribution
What Our Users Reviewed
Sounds like fax machine or recording rig
Scam caller, they call up and hang up after you say hello.
Help others by sharing your experience with (02) 9820 2043!
WRITE A REVIEWFrequently Asked Questions
Why would 02 9820 2043 call and hang up after I answer?
Robocall systems like the one reported for 0298202043 often use automated 'answer detection' calls to verify that a phone number is active and answerable. Once the system detects a live connection, it either transfers to a scammer or hangs up and adds your number to a targeted list for future campaigns. The contributor who received this call from 02 9820 2043 experienced this exact pattern.
What does a fax machine sound mean when 02 9820 2043 calls?
Fax tones or recording rig sounds during a call from 0298202043 indicate the call is being handled by automated equipment rather than a human. One contributor reported hearing these sounds from 02 9820 2043, which typically means the call is either being processed by a robocall system or transferred between automated systems. Do not wait to see what happens next - hang up immediately.
Is 02 9820 2043 a legitimate Telstra number?
02 9820 2043 is allocated to Telstra as a local service number in NSW, but this allocation does not guarantee legitimacy. Scammers and robocall operators can spoof or obtain legitimate-looking numbers. The fact that two contributors independently reported nuisance behaviour from 0298202043 suggests it is being misused regardless of its original allocation.
Should I block 02 9820 2043 on my phone?
Yes. Both reports of 0298202043 describe non-communicative calls that serve no legitimate purpose - either hanging up immediately or playing automated sounds. There is no benefit to answering future calls from 02 9820 2043. Block the number in your phone's settings to prevent additional interruptions.
Could 02 9820 2043 be calling by mistake?
The pattern reported for 0298202043 - hanging up after the contributor answered, or playing fax machine sounds - is not consistent with an accidental misdial. A genuine misdial would result in someone apologising and explaining the error, not silent disconnection or robotic sounds. These characteristics confirm 02 9820 2043 is behaving like an automated nuisance system.
How do I report robocalls from 02 9820 2043 to ACMA?
Visit acma.gov.au and use their complaint form to report nuisance calls from 0298202043. Include the date, time, and description of what you experienced - for example, whether the call from 02 9820 2043 was silent, disconnected after you spoke, or played automated sounds. ACMA uses these reports to identify and action persistent robocall campaigns.