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Community reports for 03 8000 4458 (0380004458): Bank impersonation scam and silent calls from Victoria. Callers claim Commonwealth Bank account issues.
Bank Impersonation Reports for 03 8000 4458
Two contributors have reported suspicious activity from 03 8000 4458 (also written as 0380004458), a Victoria-based local service number. One report describes an overseas caller impersonating Commonwealth Bank and claiming the recipient's account is in trouble. The second report details a silent call with dead air and unusual noises, followed by an abrupt hang-up.
The bank impersonation attempt is particularly concerning because the caller already had enough information to make the claim sound plausible. This tactic is commonly used to trick recipients into disclosing banking credentials, PIN numbers, or one-time passwords under urgency.
What Callers from 03 8000 4458 Say
The contributor who answered 03 8000 4458 reported that the caller claimed there was trouble with their Commonwealth Bank account. The overseas accent was noted, and the caller's approach was designed to create immediate concern about account security or unauthorised activity.
The second report about 0380004458 describes a different experience: when answered, there was only dead air with occasional strange noises before the line disconnected. This pattern is typical of robocall campaigns or callback scams, where silent calls are used to harvest active phone numbers for follow-up fraud attempts.
Report Patterns and Timing
Both calls to 03 8000 4458 were answered by the recipients. One occurred on 31 January 2026 during mid-morning (11:43 AM), while the silent call came through on 21 January 2026 in the early hours (2:58 AM). The timing of the silent call in the middle of the night is notable and suggests automated systems rather than legitimate business contact.
What to Do If You Receive a Call from 03 8000 4458
If 03 8000 4458 calls you:
- Do not: Answer questions about your bank account, provide card details, PIN, or one-time passwords
- Do not: Trust caller ID alone - bank impersonators can spoof legitimate numbers
- Do: Hang up immediately if the caller claims your bank account is in trouble
- Do: Contact Commonwealth Bank directly using the number on the back of your card or their official website
- Do: Block 0380004458 if the calls continue
- Do: Let silent or robocalls go to voicemail
How to Report 03 8000 4458
If you receive a scam call from 03 8000 4458, report it to the following Australian authorities:
- Scamwatch: scamwatch.gov.au - Report the bank impersonation attempt with call details
- ACMA (Australian Communications and Media Authority): acma.gov.au - Lodge a complaint about the silent call or robocall activity
- Commonwealth Bank: Contact your bank directly to report the impersonation and check your account security
- ReportCyber: cyber.gov.au - If personal information was compromised
- Reverseau: Contribute your experience to help other Australians identify this number
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WRITE A REVIEWFrequently Asked Questions
Is 03 8000 4458 really from Commonwealth Bank?
No. 03 8000 4458 (0380004458) is registered as a local service in Victoria with Symbio Networks, not Commonwealth Bank. Bank impersonators deliberately spoof official-looking numbers to trick you. If you receive a call claiming to be from your bank, hang up and call Commonwealth Bank directly using the number on your card.
What should I do if 0380004458 called claiming my bank account is in trouble?
Treat it as a scam. Legitimate banks never ask for passwords, PINs, or one-time passwords over the phone. Hang up immediately, then contact Commonwealth Bank directly using the number on the back of your card or their official website to verify your account status. Do not call back the number that contacted you.
Why did I get a silent call with strange noises from 03 8000 4458?
Silent calls or calls with odd noises from 03 8000 4458 are typically robocalls or automated systems testing active phone numbers. Scammers use these to harvest working numbers for follow-up fraud attempts. Do not speak or provide any response. Block 0380004458 and report the call to ACMA.
Can scammers really spoof Commonwealth Bank's number?
Yes. Caller ID spoofing is a common scam tactic. The number you see on your phone display is not reliable proof of the caller's identity. This is why bank impersonators sound convincing - they can make 03 8000 4458 or any number appear legitimate. Always hang up and call your bank directly using a verified number.
How do I report 03 8000 4458 to authorities?
Report 0380004458 to Scamwatch (scamwatch.gov.au) for the bank impersonation attempt and to ACMA (acma.gov.au) for the silent/robocall activity. Also notify Commonwealth Bank of the impersonation attempt on their fraud line. Contributing your report on Reverseau helps other Australians recognise this number.
What information did the scammer already know about me?
The contributor who received the bank impersonation call from 03 8000 4458 did not specify what personal details the caller mentioned. However, the fact that the caller could reference Commonwealth Bank suggests either data breach access or information-gathering through prior calls. Never confirm or deny personal information to unsolicited callers from 0380004458 or any unknown number.