- Scam
- Suspicious
Community reports for 03 9003 1140 (0390031140): Callers impersonating Telstra staff claiming IP issues, and suspicious loan offers requesting personal information.
Telstra Impersonation and Suspicious Loan Activity from 03 9003 1140
Two contributors have reported concerning activity from 03 9003 1140 (also written as 0390031140), with distinct patterns suggesting coordinated deceptive calling. The first report describes a caller claiming to be "Steven from Telstra" who contacted the contributor about a supposed security issue involving an IP address allegedly dropped to public domain. The second report from 0390031140 involved a caller named "Sam" offering loans with terms that raised red flags.
These reports from 03 9003 1140 suggest a pattern of callers using fake identities and technical-sounding jargon to establish false credibility before attempting to extract personal information or financial details.
What Callers from 03 9003 1140 Claim
One contributor received a call from 03 9003 1140 where the caller identified himself as "Steven" from Telstra and reported a technical problem: the contributor's IP address had supposedly "dropped to public domain." The caller then asked questions about recent WiFi changes, a classic social engineering tactic designed to gather information about the recipient's network security setup.
In a separate incident involving 0390031140, a caller named "Sam" contacted the contributor to discuss loan offers. The contributor noted the loan offers seemed sketchy, suggesting high-pressure sales tactics or unrealistic terms designed to lure people into providing financial information.
Report Patterns and Assessment
Both reports about 03 9003 1140 indicate direct contact via answered calls rather than voicemail or text. The use of common first names (Steven, Sam) combined with claimed affiliations (Telstra) and unsolicited offers (loans, security fixes) aligns with common impersonation scam patterns. Contributors received these calls from 0390031140 at different times, with one in late February and another in late March, suggesting ongoing activity from this number.
What to Do If You Receive a Call from 03 9003 1140
If 03 9003 1140 calls you:
- Do not: Answer questions about your WiFi, network setup, IP address, or personal financial details
- Do not: Proceed with loan applications or provide banking information
- Do not: Trust caller identification alone - legitimate companies rarely contact about security issues unsolicited
- Do: Hang up immediately and independently verify by calling the official Telstra number on your bill or at telstra.com.au
- Do: Block 03 9003 1140 and report it to Scamwatch
- Do: If you already provided information, contact your bank and monitor your accounts for suspicious activity
How to Report 03 9003 1140
Report this number and your experience using these Australian government resources:
- Scamwatch: scamwatch.gov.au - Report the impersonation attempt and loan offer activity
- ACMA (Australian Communications and Media Authority): acma.gov.au - Report unwanted calls and potential telecommunications fraud
- ReportCyber: cyber.gov.au - If you provided personal information or banking details
- Reverseau: Help other Australians by sharing your experience with 0390031140 on this page
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Steven from Telstra said my IP dropped to public domain, asked about WiFi changes
Sam called about loans, offers seemed sketchy
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WRITE A REVIEWFrequently Asked Questions
What should I do if someone claiming to be from Telstra calls about an IP address issue on 03 9003 1140?
Do not engage with the caller. Legitimate Telstra staff will not contact you unsolicited about IP or network issues and ask you to verify WiFi details. Hang up immediately, then contact Telstra directly using the number on your bill or at telstra.com.au to verify whether any issue actually exists. If you already answered questions from 0390031140, monitor your network and consider changing your WiFi password.
Is 03 9003 1140 a legitimate Telstra number?
No. The reports indicate callers falsely claiming to be Telstra staff calling from 03 9003 1140 (0390031140). Telstra's legitimate customer service numbers are listed on telstra.com.au. Always hang up and call Telstra back independently using an official number - never use a number provided by an unsolicited caller.
Why did the caller from 0390031140 ask about WiFi changes?
This is a social engineering tactic. By asking about recent WiFi changes, the caller aims to make their false story about a dropped IP address seem more credible and to gather information about your network. Legitimate companies like Telstra have other ways to verify and fix network issues without needing you to describe your WiFi history to a stranger.
What are the risks of providing information to loan callers from 03 9003 1140?
Contributors reported that loan offers from 0390031140 seemed sketchy. If you provide banking details, ID information, or other personal data, scammers can open false accounts in your name, drain your bank account, or commit identity fraud. Never provide financial information to unsolicited callers.
Should I return a missed call from 03 9003 1140?
No. Do not call back 03 9003 1140 or 0390031140. Returning the call confirms your number is active and may lead to repeated contact or further scam attempts. If you want to verify whether Telstra contacted you about a legitimate issue, call Telstra directly using a number from your bill.
How can I report my experience with 0390031140 to help other Australians?
Report the call from 03 9003 1140 to Scamwatch at scamwatch.gov.au and ACMA at acma.gov.au. You can also share your experience on Reverseau to warn other Australian phone users about this number. Include details about what the caller claimed, what information they requested, and when the call arrived.