(03) 4240 4999 has 24 community reports. The analysis below summarises what people have reported about calls and messages from this number.
What the Reports Show for (03) 4240 4999
Overview
How People Described (03) 4240 4999
Reports describe a range of interactions with no dominant classification. Common themes in the reports include message.
How the Contact Happened
Was the Contact Expected?
Reported Behaviour for (03) 4240 4999
Tactics People Mentioned
These are the tactics community members identified when reporting interactions with (03) 4240 4999.
How Interactions Played Out
Of the people who reported contact from (03) 4240 4999, here is how far the interaction went.
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Gaps in Reporting
Long gaps between reporting periods can mean the number was reassigned or used by someone new.
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How Much Detail Did People Share?
Most reports include useful detail, and 4% include detailed descriptions.
Number Details
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Reports about (03) 4240 4999
These reports were submitted by community members.
No voicemail left, probably spam or scam
Scammers calling, don't leave message
called at 7:51 AM, no message. Phone shows Torquay Victoria
Didn't answer, don't recognize the number and don't know anyone in Torquay. Started with (03) area code which was odd since real mobiles don't usually have area codes
Man claiming to be Pedro the Cheese Keeper from Torquay, said bizarre things about selling cheese
voicemail with automated message saying they were auto-renewing my Amazon membership for $99, looks like a scam
Got a call at 6:45 PM Wednesday October 5 2022, phone showed SPAM warning so didn't answer
Missed call mid-arvo, called back got silence then a recording saying the number's not connected
Definitely a scam. Claims to do market research, probably just checking if they can reach someone
Called me after 6 PM. This number is listed on the Do Not Call Registry so they shouldn't be calling me
Call claiming to be survey about political party preferences, hung up
Called at 7:01 AM, no voicemail, number from Torquay Victoria
Missed call from what looked like Torquay, no voicemail
Called at 7:10 PM Friday night, intrusive, blocked
Scam.
called claiming to do market research, no voicemail left, very frustrating
missed call around 6:44 PM, no message, blocked
Answered but went to answering machine, no message left
unknown number called, no message left
Torquay number, recommend not answering
Let it go to voicemail, no message left, phone flagged it as scam
Called just before 8 PM, hung up right away when I answered
missed call, no message
Spam call - call back and it's a dead line.
Frequently Asked Questions
What manipulation tactics are linked to (03) 4240 4999?
Across the reports that mention tactics, the main ones are Robocall (100%), Urgency (100%).
Are people still getting calls from (03) 4240 4999?
This number has been getting more reports over time. 0 reports came in over the past month.
How strong is the evidence about (03) 4240 4999?
There is a reasonable amount of data, with a reasonable level of consistency. People describe different experiences, so the overall picture is mixed.
Should I treat (03) 4240 4999 as a scam?
uncertain is the dominant classification at 54% of 24 reports.
How are people hearing from (03) 4240 4999?
The usual method is missed call (50%). Here's what people reported: missed call (50%), phone call (33%), voicemail (13%), other methods (4%).
What's the general experience with (03) 4240 4999?
People who called in described: Uncertain (13), Spam (5), Nuisance (4), Scam (1), Suspicious (1). These details come up in multiple reports: message.
Are the calls from (03) 4240 4999 unexpected?
For 100% of people, this was an unsolicited contact. 0% anticipated it.
How far back do reports about (03) 4240 4999 go?
Reports span 8 weeks, covering the period August 2022 - September 2022. There are 2 distinct reporting periods. The behaviour has shifted between periods, a change consistent with number reassignment.