- Uncertain
- Suspicious
- Scam
03 9003 4538 (0390034538): Community reports of silent calls and hang-ups. Contributors unsure of intent but flag as potentially suspicious.
Silent Call Reports for 03 9003 4538
Three contributors have reported activity from 03 9003 4538 (also written as 0390034538), with one confirmed silent call where the caller disconnected after silence. The other reports describe uncertainty about the number's intent - one contributor left the call to voicemail due to a bad feeling, and another flagged the interaction as suspicious without additional detail.
Silent calls from 0390034538 fit a pattern commonly associated with callback scams or automated systems testing active numbers. When you answer and hear only silence, it may indicate the call was either accidental, routed incorrectly, or part of a verification process where the caller confirms your number is active before escalating to a scam attempt.
What to Do If You Receive a Call from 03 9003 4538
If 03 9003 4538 calls you:
- Do: Let unknown calls go to voicemail, especially if you hear silence or no response
- Do: Block the number immediately after a silent call or hang-up
- Do: Never call back a number that called you silently - this confirms your number is active and may lead to follow-up scam attempts
- Do: Report repeated silent calls from 0390034538 to ACMA if the pattern continues
- Do not: Press any keys or make any sound in response to silence - this flags your number as responsive to scammers
Call Patterns and Timing
Reports about 03 9003 4538 span from late January to late February, suggesting ongoing activity. One report came during business hours (09:04 AM), another in the early morning (04:44 AM), and a third in the early hours (04:58 AM). The timing variation makes it difficult to pinpoint whether calls follow a deliberate schedule or occur at irregular intervals.
Why Silent Calls Happen
Silent calls from numbers like 0390034538 typically occur for one of three reasons: automated outbound dialling systems that connect you but route to an agent only when they're available; callback verification where scammers confirm your number answers before a follow-up attempt; or simply wrong numbers. The risk lies with callback scams - if you call back, you may reach a scammer who then has confirmation that your number is active and answers calls.
How to Report 03 9003 4538
If you receive repeated silent calls or hang-ups from 03 9003 4538, report the activity to:
- ACMA (Australian Communications and Media Authority): Report silent or nuisance calls at acma.gov.au
- Scamwatch: If you believe the calls are part of a scam attempt, log a report at scamwatch.gov.au
- Reverseau: Contribute your experience with 0390034538 to help other Australians identify this number
If the calls continue after blocking, take screenshots of your call log showing the repeated contact from 03 9003 4538 and include this with your ACMA report.
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Silence then hang up.
Let it go to voicemail had funny feeling, might be dodgy not sure if scam or annoying
Not sure but seems like a scam
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WRITE A REVIEWFrequently Asked Questions
What does it mean if 03 9003 4538 calls and there's only silence?
A silent call from 03 9003 4538 (0390034538) often means an automated dialling system has connected you but no agent is available, or it's a callback scam testing whether your number is active. One contributor reported exactly this pattern - silence then hang-up - from this number. Never call back, as this confirms to scammers that your number answers calls.
Should I be concerned if 0390034538 left a voicemail but didn't say anything?
If 0390034538 left an empty or silent voicemail, it's worth being cautious. One contributor reported this from 03 9003 4538 and described having a bad feeling about it. Empty voicemails can precede follow-up scam calls. Block the number and monitor for additional contact.
Can I call 03 9003 4538 back to see who it is?
No - do not call back 0390034538 or any number that called you silently. Calling back confirms to scammers that your number is active and willing to engage, which often triggers follow-up scam attempts. Instead, block 03 9003 4538 and report it to ACMA if calls continue.
Why did 03 9003 4538 call me in the middle of the night?
One contributor reported a call from 03 9003 4538 at 04:44 AM. Silent calls at odd hours often indicate automated systems or overseas scammers unconcerned with local time zones. This pattern strengthens the case for blocking 0390034538 and not engaging if it calls again.
Is 03 9003 4538 definitely a scam?
Three contributors flagged 0390034538 with varying certainty - one confirmed a silent call, one left it to voicemail due to concern, and one marked it suspicious without detail. While not definitively identified as a scam, the silent call pattern is commonly used by scammers and callback systems. Block 03 9003 4538 to be safe.
What should I do if 03 9003 4538 calls me repeatedly?
Block 0390034538 immediately in your phone settings or through your provider. If 03 9003 4538 continues calling after blocking, document the calls with screenshots and report to ACMA at acma.gov.au. Include details of how many times the number has contacted you and at what times.