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03 8517 8253 (0385178253) reported as silent calls with breathing detected. Victoria-based Telstra number flagged as nuisance.
Silent Call Reports for 03 8517 8253
One contributor has reported receiving silent calls from 03 8517 8253 (also written as 0385178253). The calls came twice and featured only audible breathing on the other end, with no verbal communication from the caller. This Victoria-based Telstra number has been flagged as a nuisance silent caller.
Silent calls like those from 0385178253 are often used to test whether a number is active and monitored, or to gather information before a follow-up scam attempt. The fact that 03 8517 8253 called twice suggests deliberate repeated contact rather than a misdial.
What Happened in the Report for 03 8517 8253
The contributor answered the call from 03 8517 8253 and immediately detected breathing on the line with no introduction or greeting. After the caller remained silent, the contributor ended the call. A second call followed with identical behaviour - silence and breathing only.
This pattern from 0385178253 is consistent with callback scams, where callers test whether your number is active. Some silent calls are also generated by robodiallers or predictive diallers that connect to live operators only when a person answers, leaving earlier callers with silence.
What to Do If You Receive a Call from 03 8517 8253
If 03 8517 8253 calls you:
- Do not: Engage with the caller, press any buttons, or return the call if you don't recognise it
- Do: Hang up immediately and block the number to prevent further contact
- Do: Let repeat calls go to voicemail and never call back an unknown number that called you silently
- Do: Report repeated silent calls from 0385178253 to your phone provider or the ACMA
Silent calls from 03 8517 8253 are best handled by not engaging. Do not press any buttons, say "yes" or "no," or otherwise confirm your line is active, as this may flag your number for further contact.
How to Report 03 8517 8253
If you receive repeated silent calls from 03 8517 8253 or 0385178253, you can report them to Australian authorities:
- ACMA (Australian Communications and Media Authority): Report via acma.gov.au - they investigate nuisance and silent calls
- Scamwatch: If the calls feel suspicious or threatening, report at scamwatch.gov.au
- Your phone provider (Telstra): Contact your provider directly to report nuisance calls from 03 8517 8253 and request blocking assistance
- Reverseau: Add your own report about 0385178253 to help other Australians identify this number
Silent calls are often used as probing tactics before larger scam attempts. Reporting patterns of calls from 03 8517 8253 helps authorities track and take action against repeat offenders.
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What does a silent call from 03 8517 8253 mean?
A silent call from 03 8517 8253 (0385178253) is typically used to verify that your number is active and monitored by a real person. The caller may be testing your line before attempting a scam call, or the call may come from an automated system. The presence of breathing indicates a human or recorded line, not a technical fault.
Why would someone call 03 8517 8253 twice with no message?
Repeated silent calls from 0385178253 suggest deliberate contact rather than a misdial. Scammers often make multiple silent calls to confirm a number is active and the person who answers is likely to engage. Some automated systems also make sequential test calls to verify connection quality.
Should I call back 03 8517 8253?
No, do not return a call to 03 8517 8253 or 0385178253. Calling back a silent caller confirms your number is active and monitored, which may lead to more frequent contact or escalate to actual scam attempts. Block the number instead.
Is 03 8517 8253 a scam or just a wrong number?
A single silent call could theoretically be a misdial, but the contributor received two calls from 03 8517 8253 (0385178253) with the same silent pattern, which indicates deliberate contact rather than accident. Silent calls are often used as advance reconnaissance by scammers.
How do I block 03 8517 8253 on my phone?
Most Australian phones allow you to block contacts directly. On iPhone, go to Recent calls, swipe left on 03 8517 8253, and select Block. On Android, open the Phone app, long-press the call from 0385178253, and choose Block number. You can also contact your provider, Telstra, to request blocking at the network level.
Who should I report 03 8517 8253 to?
Report silent calls from 03 8517 8253 (0385178253) to the ACMA at acma.gov.au or to your phone provider, Telstra. If the calls feel threatening or you suspect scam activity, also report to Scamwatch at scamwatch.gov.au. Contributing your experience on Reverseau also helps other Australians recognise this number.