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Community reports for 03 7048 3065 (0370483065) describe robocalls posing as surveys, phishing attempts, and spoofed numbers. 12 reports from Victoria.
Survey Scams and Phishing Reports for 03 7048 3065
Twelve contributors have reported activity from 03 7048 3065 (also written as 0370483065), a local service number allocated to Victoria. The reports reveal a pattern of deceptive calls using multiple tactics: pre-recorded robocalls posing as legitimate surveys, phishing attempts to extract email addresses, and spoofed caller identification. One contributor identified 0370483065 as a spoof number, suggesting the actual caller is masking their identity.
The reports span from mid-2024 through early 2026, indicating this number or the tactics associated with it have persisted over an extended period. A significant portion of calls from 03 7048 3065 go unanswered, with no voicemail left, which is typical behaviour for automated scam systems testing for active numbers.
What Callers from 03 7048 3065 Claim
The most detailed report about 0370483065 describes a pre-recorded message claiming to conduct a survey about the cost of living. The caller offered a prize of $1,000 to the recipient, a classic lure tactic. The robocall asked screening questions (whether the recipient was over or under 50) before the contributor hung up.
Another contributor received a call from 03 7048 3065 where a woman claimed to be conducting a cost of living survey. This contributor was uncertain whether the call was legitimate, highlighting how these calls mimic genuine survey research.
A separate report indicates a phishing attempt from 0370483065, where the caller specifically tried to extract the recipient's email address. This suggests the number has been used for multiple scam variants rather than a single campaign.
Call Patterns and Timing
Contributors report receiving calls from 03 7048 3065 at various times, including early morning hours (before 5 AM) and during business hours. Several contributors who answered hung up when they realised something was amiss, while others missed the call entirely with no voicemail left. One contributor noted receiving similar calls from other numbers starting with 03 7, suggesting a pattern of calls from the same range.
The behaviour of calls disconnecting immediately when answered, or hanging up without message, is consistent with automated systems that drop calls when they detect a human has picked up. This pattern appeared multiple times across the 12 reports for 03 7048 3065.
What to Do If You Receive a Call from 03 7048 3065
If 03 7048 3065 calls you:
- Do not: Provide personal information, email addresses, or other identifying details. Do not engage with survey questions or return the call.
- Do: Let it go to voicemail. Hang up immediately if you answer. Block the number in your phone settings.
- Do verify: If you're unsure whether a survey is legitimate, contact the organisation directly using a phone number from their official website, not from the caller.
- Do not: Assume a call offering a prize is genuine. Legitimate surveys and competitions do not contact people unsolicited with prize offers.
What to Do If You Receive an SMS from 03 7048 3065
If you receive an SMS from 0370483065:
- Do not: Click any links or respond to the message
- Do: Report the SMS as spam to your phone provider
- Do: Delete the message and block the number
- Consider: Forwarding the SMS to 0429 999 888 (ACMA's SMS reporting service) if it contains a phishing link or scam content
How to Report 03 7048 3065
If you have experienced a suspicious call or phishing attempt from 03 7048 3065 (0370483065), you can report it through several Australian government channels:
- Report the call to Scamwatch at scamwatch.gov.au, where you can describe the call and any tactics used
- Lodge a complaint with the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) at acma.gov.au for telemarketing violations or phishing attempts
- Report phishing attempts to the Australian Cyber Security Centre via ReportCyber at cyber.gov.au
- Register the number on the Do Not Call Register at donotcall.gov.au if you receive marketing calls (though scammers often ignore this)
- Contribute your own report on Reverseau to help other Australians identify this number
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What Our Users Reviewed
Missed call, no clue who it was, putting it out there for others
Gave it a miss, didn't answer so no idea what it was
Hung up and blocked
picked up and they bailed on the call
I received a phone call from this number in the middle of the day. I did not answer it and they did not leave a message. Like the other comments, this is very likely a scam.
Missed a call, turns out it's a spoof number
Another pointless call from Victoria, no message
Scam call from this number
Pre-recorded message pretending to do survey about cost of living, said I could win $1000. asked if I was over or under 50, hung up
Woman called claiming to do a survey on cost of living, couldn't tell if it was legit
Appears to be spam, similar to other numbers starting with 03 7 that called me
Suspect phishing attempt to get my email address
Got message saying number not in service
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WRITE A REVIEWFrequently Asked Questions
Is 03 7048 3065 a legitimate survey company?
Based on community reports, calls from 03 7048 3065 (0370483065) appear to be fraudulent rather than legitimate survey research. Contributors report robocalls using pre-recorded messages and phishing attempts to extract email addresses. Genuine survey companies identify themselves clearly, do not use robocalls, and do not offer unsolicited prize money. The fact that one contributor identified 0370483065 as a spoof number suggests the real caller is concealing their identity.
Should I answer if 03 7048 3065 calls me?
No. Multiple contributors report that calls from 03 7048 3065 hang up immediately when answered, or push pre-recorded scam messages. One contributor received a robocall from 0370483065 offering a $1,000 prize as bait for a phishing attempt. It is safer to let calls from this number go to voicemail and block it in your phone settings.
What is a spoof number and why was 03 7048 3065 flagged as one?
A spoof number is when scammers mask their real phone number and display a fake one (in this case 03 7048 3065 or 0370483065) on your caller ID. One contributor identified 0370483065 as a spoofed number, meaning the actual scammer is hiding behind a legitimate-looking Victorian local number to appear trustworthy. This tactic makes it harder to identify the real culprit.
Why are there so many calls from 03 7048 3065 that hang up with no message?
Automated scam systems often call large numbers of people using robodiallers. When they detect a human has answered (rather than an answering machine), the call drops. This happened multiple times in reports about 03 7048 3065 (0370483065). The missed calls with no voicemail are also typical scam behaviour - the system is testing whether your number is active and monitored by a real person.
A woman called me from 03 7048 3065 claiming to do a cost of living survey. Is this real?
Be cautious. While one contributor received a call from a woman claiming to conduct a cost of living survey from 0370483065, another received a pre-recorded robocall with the same claim and a $1,000 prize offer. A third contributor experienced a phishing attempt from this number seeking their email address. Even if a live person calls, the pattern of reports suggests 03 7048 3065 is associated with deceptive calls and phishing attempts rather than legitimate research.
What should I do if 03 7048 3065 has my email address or other personal information?
If you provided your email address or other personal details to a caller from 03 7048 3065 (0370483065), monitor that email account for phishing attempts and spam. Change your password if the email account is linked to other important accounts. Consider reporting the incident to Scamwatch (scamwatch.gov.au) and the Australian Cyber Security Centre's ReportCyber (cyber.gov.au). Do not provide any additional information if they contact you again.