03 7049 3295 - 0370493295: Financial Impersonation and Silent Call Reports

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Community reports for 03 7049 3295 (0370493295): ANZ Super impersonation requesting verification codes, plus silent Smartchoice telemarketer calls.

Financial Impersonation Reports for 03 7049 3295

Two contributors have reported suspicious activity from 03 7049 3295 (also written as 0370493295), a local Victorian number allocated to Symbio Networks. The reports indicate a pattern of impersonation and unsolicited contact attempting to extract personal verification information.

One contributor received a call from 03 7049 3295 where the caller claimed to represent ANZ Super. The caller requested a verification code and the contributor received a text message from Insignia Financial (suggesting potential account compromise or data linking). When the contributor didn't immediately comply, the caller hung up - a common tactic when targets hesitate or question legitimacy.

What Callers from 03 7049 3295 Are Attempting

The primary concern with 0370493295 is the impersonation of legitimate financial entities. The caller falsely claimed ANZ Super affiliation while simultaneously triggering SMS notifications from Insignia Financial (an Australian financial services provider). This dual-entity approach is designed to create urgency and false credibility.

The request for a verification code is a critical red flag. Financial institutions never request verification codes via unsolicited calls - these codes are specifically designed for account holders to prove their own identity to the institution, not the reverse. A second report from 03 7049 3295 describes an incoming call from Smartchoice that went silent when answered, typical of automated dialling systems testing active numbers or attempting callback scams.

Report Timeline and Call Behaviour

The ANZ Super impersonation was reported in January 2026, while the Smartchoice silent call occurred in December 2025, suggesting ongoing activity from this 03 7049 3295 number across different campaigns. The Smartchoice report specifically notes the caller "went all silent" upon answer - a recognised pattern where automated systems verify active numbers for later scam targeting or the caller attempts to trigger a callback.

What to Do If You Receive a Call from 03 7049 3295

If 03 7049 3295 calls you claiming to be from your bank, superannuation fund, or financial services provider:

• Do not: Provide any verification codes, passwords, PINs, or personal identification numbers - no legitimate institution requests these via unsolicited calls
• Do not: Confirm your account details, date of birth, or any sensitive information
• Do not: Return the call to the number displayed - if legitimate, contact your provider using the phone number on your official statement or their website
• Do: Hang up immediately and contact your actual financial institution directly using an official contact number
• Do: Block 03 7049 3295 in your phone settings to prevent future calls
• Do: If you provided any information, contact your bank or superannuation provider immediately to report the incident

What to Do If You Receive a Silent Call from 03 7049 3295

Silent or near-silent calls from 0370493295 are often automated systems testing whether your number is active and monitored:

• Do not: Stay on the line hoping someone will respond - this confirms your number is active
• Do not: Press buttons or make sounds that might trigger callback mechanisms
• Do: Hang up immediately
• Do: Block 03 7049 3295 to prevent repeated calls
• Do: Report the number to ACMA if calls persist

How to Report 03 7049 3295

If you've received calls from 03 7049 3295 or 0370493295:

• Report to Scamwatch at scamwatch.gov.au with details of what was claimed and any codes or information requested
• Contact ACMA (Australian Communications and Media Authority) at acma.gov.au to report the telemarketing breach and silent call tactics
• Report to your financial institution directly if they were impersonated - this helps them identify compromised data
• If you provided a verification code, contact Services Australia at servicesaustralia.gov.au if any myGov-related claims were made
• Share your experience on Reverseau to alert other Australians about this number's activity

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