- Suspicious
- Spam
- Uncertain
- Scam
Community reports for 03 7068 7820 (0370687820): Robocalls with personal info requests, government impersonation, and silent calls. Multiple contributors blocked this number.
Robocall and Impersonation Reports for 03 7068 7820
Contributors have flagged 03 7068 7820 (also written as 0370687820) for a mix of robocall activity and impersonation tactics. The most distinctive report describes a recorded call claiming to be from a research centre, asking about living costs and age - a personal information harvesting approach. Additionally, at least two separate reports mention callers impersonating government representatives, including one claiming affiliation with government interest rate services and another flagged as an NBN scam.
The pattern across community reports for 0370687820 suggests this is a number used for multiple types of unwanted contact, from silent calls that disconnect within seconds to more structured impersonation attempts designed to extract personal details or financial information.
What Callers from 03 7068 7820 Say and Do
One contributor received a recorded call from 03 7068 7820 claiming to represent a research centre. The recording asked specific personal questions about living costs and age - tactics designed to build a profile of the target before escalating to financial or identity-related requests.
A separate report describes an Indian-accented caller claiming to have been sent by the government to help find the best interest rate. This impersonation approach leverages the perceived authority of government to create false legitimacy and pressure the recipient into engagement.
Several contributors also reported receiving silent calls from 0370687820 - calls that either disconnected immediately or rang for only a few seconds before hanging up. One contributor noted a call at 7 PM that rang for just a couple of seconds before disconnecting with no voicemail left. These patterns are consistent with callback scams or number verification tactics where callers are testing whether a number is active.
Report Patterns and Timing
Community reports span from March 2025 through January 2026, indicating sustained activity from this number. The majority of calls went unanswered, with only four contributors actually picking up and engaging with callers from 03 7068 7820. Of those who did answer, contributors described the interactions as scams or suspicious attempts.
Most reports involve either no voicemail being left or silent disconnections, suggesting automated systems or deliberate avoidance of voice evidence. One contributor specifically noted receiving a call at 7 PM that disconnected rapidly, while another reported the number was flagged by their phone as spam or telemarketer activity. Several contributors proactively blocked 0370687820 after researching the number online through Reverseau, indicating successful community awareness.
What to Do If You Receive a Call from 03 7068 7820
If 03 7068 7820 calls you:
- Do not: Answer if you don't recognise the number, return the call, answer personal questions about age or living situation, or provide any financial or banking details
- Do: Let it go to voicemail, block the number immediately after the first call, verify any government claims by calling official departments directly (use numbers from their official websites, not numbers provided by the caller), hang up if a recorded message plays
- If it's a silent call: Do not press numbers or attempt callbacks, as this may confirm your number is active and lead to more calls
What to Do If You Receive an SMS from 03 7068 7820
If you receive an SMS from 0370687820:
- Do not: Click any links, reply to the message, or call any numbers provided in the text
- Do: Delete the message immediately, report it as spam to your phone provider, forward the SMS to 0429 999 888 (ACMA's SMS reporting service), and block the number
How to Report 03 7068 7820
If you've received unwanted calls from 03 7068 7820, report your experience to:
- ACMA (Australian Communications and Media Authority): acma.gov.au - Report illegal calls, spam, and scams
- Scamwatch: scamwatch.gov.au - Report suspected scams and impersonation attempts
- Do Not Call Register: donotcall.gov.au - Register your number if you're receiving repeated telemarketing calls from 0370687820
- ReportCyber: cyber.gov.au - Report cybercrime and online fraud
- Reverseau: Share your experience with other Australians by contributing your report here, helping the community identify patterns from this number
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What Our Users Reviewed
Recorded call claiming to be research centre, asked about living costs and age
Phone flagged as spam, blocked it
Called but no message left
Definitely a scam call
Let it go to voicemail, no message left, felt fishy so blocked them
Indian caller claimed they were sent by the government to help find the best interest rate
Let it ring to voicemail, no message left
Indian scammer trying to pull a fast one
Didn't answer, no voicemail left, looked it up online and blocked
This number rang but when I didn't answer, hung up without leaving a message. Suspect its one of those nuisance telemarketers.
Silcenced unknown call, after reading earlier reports blocked number.
Call at 7 PM, only rang couple seconds then disconnected, no voicemail
phone flagged as telemarketer
Received missed call last Friday. No message left. Came here ReverseAU for insight. Glad I missed the call.
Missed call last Friday, flagged as NBN scam, relieved I didn't answer
Answered and it hung up right away.
Caller hung up immediately without saying anything
Suspects it's a scammer, won't answer
Victoria number keeps calling repeatedly
Scam call. Block and don't answer it.
Scammer National Broadband Network very rude with f world.
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WRITE A REVIEWFrequently Asked Questions
What exactly did the recorded call from 03 7068 7820 ask for?
One contributor reported a recorded call from 03 7068 7820 claiming to be from a research centre. The recording asked personal questions about the recipient's living costs and age. Never answer personal questions from unknown callers, even if they claim to be conducting research - legitimate research organisations obtain consent through established channels, not cold calls.
Why do callers from 0370687820 sometimes not leave a voicemail?
Multiple contributors reported that calls from 0370687820 either left no message or disconnected within seconds. This is a deliberate tactic used in callback scams and number verification. Scammers call thousands of numbers to identify which ones are active and answered by real people. Not leaving a message helps them avoid evidence of their activity. Do not call back missed calls from unknown numbers.
Is 03 7068 7820 really a government number trying to help with interest rates?
No. One contributor received a call from 03 7068 7820 where an Indian-accented caller claimed they were sent by the government to help find the best interest rate. This is an impersonation scam. The Australian government does not cold-call citizens to offer interest rate assistance. If you need financial advice, contact your bank directly using the number on your bank statement or official website, not through unsolicited calls.
What should I do if I answered a call from 0370687820 and they asked personal questions?
If you already spoke to someone from 0370687820 and provided personal information like your age, address, or living situation, monitor your accounts for suspicious activity. Change your passwords if you provided any banking details. Consider placing a fraud alert with your bank. Report the call to Scamwatch (scamwatch.gov.au) and ACMA (acma.gov.au). Do not engage with any follow-up contact from this number or related numbers.
Why do some calls from 03 7068 7820 disconnect after ringing just a few seconds?
Contributors reported that calls from 0370687820 sometimes rang for only a couple of seconds before disconnecting with no message. This is typical of automated callback scams and robocall systems testing whether your number is monitored by an answering service or active. These brief calls are designed to trigger a callback from curious recipients. Do not call back any missed calls from 03 7068 7820.
Is this number still actively scamming people?
Yes. The most recent community report for 03 7068 7820 was recorded in January 2026, indicating this number remains active. Contributors continue to block it based on earlier Reverseau reports, and several describe receiving calls at various times throughout 2025. If you receive a call from 0370687820, treat it as potentially suspicious and block it immediately rather than answering or calling back.