03 8565 0044 - 0385650044: Silent Calls and Nuisance Reports

• Suspicious
• Spam
• Legit
• Scam

Community reports for 03 8565 0044 (0385650044): Silent calls, repeated hang-ups, and persistent ringing without voicemails. One legitimate ANZ account reminder also reported.

Silent Calls and Nuisance Reports for 03 8565 0044

Contributors have reported 10 incidents involving 03 8565 0044 (also written as 0385650044), with a clear pattern of silent calls and persistent ringing. The most significant report describes approximately 30 calls over a two-week period where the caller waits a second after connection, then hangs up whether or not the recipient speaks. This behaviour is characteristic of silent call scams, where callers use automation to test whether a number is active before escalating contact.

Five reports describe the number as nuisance calls, three remain uncertain about the caller's intent, and one contributor confirmed legitimate contact from ANZ regarding an overdue account. The presence of both silent call tactics and the verified legitimate contact suggests this number may be used by multiple parties or that 0385650044 has been spoofed.

What Callers from 03 8565 0044 Do

The most detailed report about 03 8565 0044 reveals a specific hang-up pattern: the caller waits approximately one second after the recipient answers, then disconnects. This occurs regardless of whether the recipient speaks. The contributor who experienced this received around 30 calls in a couple of weeks, indicating systematic dialling rather than accidental contact.

Other contributors described less consistent behaviour. One person who picked up 0385650044 heard bizarre music before disconnection. Several reports mention the number rings repeatedly but never leaves a voicemail message, with persistence over days or weeks. This non-engagement combined with repeated attempts is typical of either automated testing systems or scammers attempting to reach specific targets through sheer call volume.

Report Patterns and Timing

The 10 reports for 03 8565 0044 span from August 2024 to February 2026, showing sustained activity over an 18-month period. Three separate contributors reported persistent calling patterns lasting a full week, with no voicemail or message left. The most recent report from February 2026 describes a single call with bizarre music, while earlier reports from 2023 detail intensive call patterns of 2-3 calls daily escalating to 30 calls within two weeks.

Most calls reached answering machines or were missed calls. One contributor noted the calls occurred at varied times, suggesting either automated dialling systems operating across different periods or manual calling attempts at opportune moments. The interval between reports (with gaps of several months) suggests the number may cycle between active calling periods and dormancy.

What to Do If You Receive a Call from 03 8565 0044

If 03 8565 0044 calls you:

• Do not: Engage with silent calls or hang-ups; do not speak if the caller doesn't respond; do not return the call or press numbers when prompted
• Do: Let it go to voicemail; block the number immediately in your phone settings; use call filtering apps to screen unknown numbers; report repeated calls to ACMA
• If ANZ contact: Verify by calling ANZ directly using the number on your statement or official website rather than responding to an incoming call from 0385650044
• Document the pattern: Note the date, time, and behaviour of each call; screenshot call logs; this evidence helps ACMA investigate spoofed numbers

How to Report 03 8565 0044

Report this number through the following Australian government resources:

• ACMA (Australian Communications and Media Authority): acma.gov.au - Report unwanted calls and silent calls. ACMA investigates patterns of harassment and can take action against service providers
• Scamwatch: scamwatch.gov.au - Report suspicious or scam activity. Scamwatch tracks emerging scam patterns and publishes alerts
• Do Not Call Register: donotcall.gov.au - Register your number if you wish to opt out of telemarketing calls (though this does not prevent scam calls)
• ReportCyber: cyber.gov.au - If you suspect the calls involve phishing, data theft, or cybercrime
• Reverseau: Help other Australians by reporting your experience with 03 8565 0044 on Reverseau. Community reports drive identification of problem numbers and patterns

Legitimate ANZ Account Calls

One contributor confirmed receiving a legitimate call from this number regarding an overdue ANZ account, during which $80 in fees was waived. This legitimate report mixed among nuisance and uncertain reports suggests either that 03 8565 0044 is a legitimate ANZ collection number that has been spoofed by scammers, or that the number is shared/rotated between legitimate and illegitimate callers. If you have an overdue account with ANZ, verify any call from 0385650044 by hanging up and calling ANZ directly using the contact number on your statement.

Frequently Asked Questions