03 8804 5813 - 0388045813: Suspicious Call Reports

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Community reports for 03 8804 5813 (0388045813): Multiple suspicious calls from Melbourne SIP number, including government survey impersonation and spam sales calls.

Suspicious Reports for 03 8804 5813

Nine contributors have flagged calls from 03 8804 5813 (also written as 0388045813) as suspicious, spam, or scam activity. This Melbourne-based local service number operates through Optus Networks and has attracted particular concern for calls made during public holidays and for government impersonation tactics. The most recent activity shows calls placed at 6:30pm on a public holiday with no voicemail left, leading contributors to suspect phishing attempts designed to identify active phone numbers.

One contributor reported receiving a call claiming to be a government survey about cost of living, despite having no mortgage to reference. This specific impersonation tactic, combined with the pattern of silent or low-information calls from 0388045813, suggests deliberate targeting rather than accidental dialling.

What Callers from 03 8804 5813 Have Said

Contributors who answered calls from 03 8804 5813 report varied experiences. One contributor described a call claiming to represent a government survey focused on cost of living expenses, with the caller asking about mortgage details despite the contributor having no mortgage. This mismatch between generic survey scripting and personalised questions suggests possible data matching from external sources.

A contributor who answered described the call as "annoying" and attempting to sell something, though specific product details were not provided. Another contributor characterised the call as "ridiculous" without elaborating further. The pattern suggests multiple different campaigns or callers using the 03 8804 5813 number, rather than a single coordinated operation.

Call Patterns and Timing

Two separate reports from contributors note that 03 8804 5813 called at exactly 6:30pm on a public holiday from a Melbourne SIP number, with no voicemail message left. One contributor explicitly noted this timing as suspicious and speculated the calls were "phishing for live targets" - a tactic where scammers identify which phone numbers are actively monitored by attempting contact at unusual times and observing callback patterns.

The silent or minimal-information calls from 0388045813 occurred on two separate public holidays according to contributor reports, suggesting deliberate targeting outside normal business hours when people are less likely to immediately verify caller identity through official channels. Most other reported calls lack specific timing details, making it difficult to determine frequency patterns beyond these two documented public holiday incidents.

What to Do If You Receive a Call from 03 8804 5813

If 03 8804 5813 calls you:

• Do not: Answer if you don't recognise the number, confirm any personal details, or provide information about your financial situation
• Do: Let the call go to voicemail, check your phone records to confirm you didn't answer, and avoid calling back
• If you answer by mistake: Hang up immediately if the caller claims to represent government agencies without providing a direct callback number you can independently verify
• To verify legitimacy: Contact the relevant government department directly using the official number from their website, never using a number provided by the caller
• Block the number: Add 0388045813 to your phone's blocked list to prevent future contact

How to Report 03 8804 5813

If you've received a suspicious or scam call from 03 8804 5813, report it to Australian authorities:

• Scamwatch: Report the call at scamwatch.gov.au - include the time of call, what was claimed, and any details about the caller's accent or background noise
• ACMA (Australian Communications and Media Authority): Lodge a complaint at acma.gov.au if the call involved unsolicited contact or potential breaches of telemarketing rules
• Report on Reverseau: Share your experience with 03 8804 5813 to help other Australians recognise this number and protect themselves
• If impersonation is involved: Report to the relevant government agency being impersonated (e.g., Services Australia for welfare-related scams, ATO for tax-related claims)

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