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03 9003 3522 (0390033522): 2 reports including silent calls with no message. Contributors describe silence followed by hang-up.
Silent Call Reports for 03 9003 3522
Two contributors have reported contact from 03 9003 3522 (also written as 0390033522), with one confirmed silent call incident. The caller used a pattern common to activity validation scams: establishing whether the number is actively monitored by a real person before escalating contact attempts.
One contributor who answered the call from 03 9003 3522 described immediate silence, followed by the caller disconnecting when the contributor spoke. This behaviour is typical of automated systems or scammers testing whether a phone number is in active use.
Report Patterns and Timing
The confirmed silent call from 0390033522 occurred via a direct answer to an incoming call. A second report noted a missed call with no voicemail left, consistent with validation-style contact patterns where the caller's primary goal is establishing active number status rather than delivering a message.
Both reports came within roughly a month of each other, suggesting either repeated contact attempts or calls from similar source operations.
What to Do If You Receive a Call from 03 9003 3522
If 03 9003 3522 calls you:
- Do not: Engage with silence; do not speak your name or confirm personal details
- Do: Hang up immediately if you hear silence or background noise without a greeting
- Do: Block the number on your phone to prevent future contact from 0390033522
- Do: Let subsequent calls go to voicemail to avoid engaging with silent calls
Silent calls are often used to validate active phone numbers before launching scam campaigns. By not engaging, you avoid confirming your number as a viable target.
How to Report 03 9003 3522
If you receive silent or nuisance calls from 03 9003 3522 or 0390033522, report the incident through official Australian channels:
- Contact the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) at acma.gov.au to report the call pattern
- Register your number on the Do Not Call Register at donotcall.gov.au if you wish to opt out of telemarketing
- Report the number on Reverseau to help other Australians stay informed about 03 9003 3522 activity
Even a single silent call is worth reporting, as it helps establish patterns of misuse across the network.
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Answered, said hello, got silence then they hung up, checking if number's active
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WRITE A REVIEWFrequently Asked Questions
What does it mean when a call from 03 9003 3522 has silence then hangs up?
A silent call from 03 9003 3522 followed by a hang-up is often an automated system checking whether your number is active and monitored by a real person. This is a common first step in scam campaigns. One Reverseau contributor reported exactly this pattern from 0390033522, with silence immediately after answering. Do not engage with these calls - hang up and block the number.
Why would someone call from 03 9003 3522 and not say anything?
Callers using this pattern are typically validating phone numbers for sale or use in larger scam operations. When someone answers a call from 0390033522 with a greeting, the system records that the number is active. This information is then used to target the number with follow-up scam calls. Answering confirms your number's validity, so it's best to let unknown calls go to voicemail.
Should I call back a missed call from 03 9003 3522?
No. Do not return a call to 03 9003 3522 or 0390033522. One contributor reported a missed call from this number with no voicemail left, which is typical of validation-style contact. Calling back could connect you to a scammer or confirm your number's active status, leading to more targeted contact.
Is 03 9003 3522 definitely a scam?
Community reports for 03 9003 3522 (0390033522) describe silent call patterns rather than confirmed fraud attempts. Two reports indicate either validation-style calling or simple nuisance contact. While the pattern is suspicious, the number has not yet been linked to active deception. Monitor your phone for any follow-up contact from this number.
How do I block 03 9003 3522 on my phone?
Most Australian phones allow you to block numbers directly. Save 03 9003 3522 to your contacts as 'Block - 0390033522', then use your phone's call-blocking settings to add it to your blocked list. Alternatively, when the number calls, reject the call and select 'Block this caller'. Check your phone's settings for specific blocking instructions by model.
What should I do if I keep getting calls from 03 9003 3522?
If you receive repeated calls from 0390033522, block the number immediately and report it to ACMA at acma.gov.au. Do not engage with silent calls or answer the phone to check if someone is there. If you're receiving multiple nuisance or silent calls from different numbers, report patterns to the Do Not Call Register at donotcall.gov.au, and contribute your experience to Reverseau.