- Suspicious
- Spam
Community reports for 03 9002 4225 (0390024225) describe spoofed calls, automated surveys, and robocalls from a Victorian number that appears out of service when called back.
Spoofed Number and Robocall Reports for 03 9002 4225
Six contributors have flagged 03 9002 4225 (also written as 0390024225) as suspicious, with a consistent pattern emerging across reports. The most distinctive finding is that callers cannot reach the number when attempting to call back, with multiple contributors receiving an out-of-service message. This suggests 03 9002 4225 may be a spoofed or masked number rather than a genuine Victorian local service.
One contributor reported a voicemail from an automated message claiming to be from "Tess" at the Australian Research Centre, which had a robocall characteristic. The combination of spoofing indicators and automated messaging suggests this number is being used to mask the true origin of calls.
What Callers from 03 9002 4225 Say and Do
Reports describe automated robocalls rather than live agents. One contributor received an automated survey asking cost of living questions when they answered. Another received a voicemail message from what appeared to be an automated system claiming to represent the Australian Research Centre. These robocalls and automated surveys lack transparency about the calling organisation's actual identity.
The spoofing element is particularly notable. When contributors tried to verify the call by dialling back 03 9002 4225, the number returned an out-of-service message within minutes of the initial call. This is a hallmark technique used by scammers and spam operators to avoid callback verification and tracing.
Report Patterns and Timing
The six reports for 0390024225 span from March 2024 to November 2025, with most arriving as missed calls. Channel breakdown shows four missed calls, one voicemail, and one answered call. No clear time-of-day pattern emerges from available data, though one report came in at 2:11 AM, suggesting automated dialling without typical business hour constraints.
Three reports are categorised as suspicious (including the robocall and spoofing incidents), while three are categorised as spam. The even split suggests 03 9002 4225 is being used for both nuisance automated surveys and potentially more deceptive spoofed robocalls.
What to Do If You Receive a Call from 03 9002 4225
If 03 9002 4225 calls you:
- Do not: Answer if you don't recognise the number, return the call, or engage with automated prompts asking for personal information
- Do: Let it go to voicemail, block the number immediately, and note the exact time of the call for reporting
- Do not: Assume the call is legitimate because it appears on your caller ID - the number may be spoofed
- Do: Be aware that calling back may confirm your number is active, potentially leading to more calls
How to Report 03 9002 4225
If you receive suspicious calls from 03 9002 4225, report the activity to Australian authorities and the Reverseau community:
- Report to the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) at acma.gov.au - ACMA tracks spoofed and suspicious numbers
- Lodge a report on Scamwatch (scamwatch.gov.au) if the call involved any attempt at deception or money loss
- Add your report to Reverseau to help other Australians identify this number and the calling pattern
- If you answered and received an automated survey, note the questions asked and any organisation names mentioned for your report
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What Our Users Reviewed
Spoofed number, tried calling back and got out of service message
Spam research call
Automated survey asking cost of living questions
automated message from Tess calling from Australian Research Centre, seemed suspicious
Suspected spam, no message
I called back ten minutes after I missed their call and it said the number wasn't in service.
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WRITE A REVIEWFrequently Asked Questions
Why can't I call back 03 9002 4225?
Two contributors reported receiving an out-of-service message when attempting to call 0390024225 back within minutes of the initial call. This is a classic spoofing technique where callers use masked or temporary numbers that disconnect after dialling out. This prevents you from verifying the call's origin and makes it harder to trace who is actually behind the calls to 03 9002 4225.
Is the Australian Research Centre a real organisation?
One contributor received a voicemail claiming to be from "Tess" at the Australian Research Centre. If you receive a call from 03 9002 4225 making this claim, do not assume it's legitimate. Verify any research centre contact independently by searching their official website and calling the number listed there - never use a number provided in an unsolicited call claiming to be from 0390024225.
What is a robocall and why is 03 9002 4225 using one?
A robocall is an automated call system that delivers pre-recorded messages without a live person. One report about 0390024225 describes an automated survey asking cost of living questions. Robocalls are used to rapidly contact large numbers of people with minimal cost. When combined with spoofing, as appears to be the case with 03 9002 4225, they allow operators to mask their true identity.
Should I answer if 03 9002 4225 calls me?
No. Four of the six reports for 0390024225 came in as missed calls, and contributors who either answered or called back encountered either automated systems or out-of-service messages. Answering confirms your number is active to the spoofing operator. It's safer to let 03 9002 4225 go to voicemail and block the number immediately.
Is 03 9002 4225 a real Victorian local number?
03 9002 4225 is allocated to Primus Telecommunications in Victoria as a local service. However, the spoofing reports suggest this number range is being used to mask the true origin of calls rather than being called from the actual business. The allocation means the number format is legitimate, but the calls to 0390024225 likely originate from elsewhere.
What should I do if I already engaged with a call from 03 9002 4225?
If you answered a call from 0390024225 and provided any personal information or details, monitor your accounts closely for suspicious activity. If the call involved any request for payment or banking details, contact your bank immediately. Report the incident to ACMA (acma.gov.au) and Scamwatch (scamwatch.gov.au). Block 03 9002 4225 on your phone to prevent future contact.