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Community report for 03 9017 3881 (0390173881): One contributor received a silent call with no message. Allocated to Verizon Australia in Victoria.
Silent Call Reports for 03 9017 3881
One contributor has reported receiving a silent call from 03 9017 3881 (also written as 0390173881). The caller connected but remained silent with no message left, a pattern often associated with either automated systems testing line validity or callback scams attempting to trigger a return call.
The call was answered by the contributor on 23 October 2025. Silent calls like this from 0390173881 raise concern because they may be used to identify active phone numbers for subsequent targeting by scammers or aggressive telemarketing campaigns.
What Callers from 03 9017 3881 Do
According to the report, the caller from 03 9017 3881 connected the line but made no attempt to communicate. No voicemail or message was left. This behaviour is typical of automated dialling systems that disconnect when a person answers, often because the system either lacks available agents or is testing whether the number is actively in use.
Silent calls from numbers like 0390173881 can be concerning because they confirm to scammers that your phone number is monitored and active, potentially adding you to more aggressive calling lists.
Report Details and Timing
The single report about 03 9017 3881 was logged in late October 2025 when the contributor answered the call. The number is allocated to Verizon Australia Pty Limited as a local service in Victoria, though this does not guarantee the actual caller was operating legitimately under that allocation.
What to Do If You Receive a Call from 03 9017 3881
If 0390173881 calls you:
- Do not: Return the call or engage with the number if it calls back
- Do: Let it go to voicemail on future calls, block the number in your phone settings, and avoid confirming your number is active by answering unknown calls
- If it persists: Report the number to ACMA and consider blocking at your carrier level
How to Report 03 9017 3881
If you receive silent or nuisance calls from 03 9017 3881 or 0390173881, you can report the activity to Australian communications authorities:
- Report to ACMA (acma.gov.au) if the calls are persistent or harassment
- Contact your phone provider (Verizon Australia or your carrier) to request call filtering or blocking
- Register the number with the Do Not Call Register (donotcall.gov.au) if you wish to opt out of telemarketing
- Share your experience on Reverseau to help other Australians identify this number
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Why do I receive silent calls from 03 9017 3881?
Silent calls from 03 9017 3881 (0390173881) are typically automated systems checking whether your number is active and monitored. This information is sometimes sold to scammers or used to prioritise your number for follow-up campaigns. One contributor reported receiving a silent call with no message from this number, which is the characteristic pattern.
Should I call back 0390173881?
No. Calling back 0390173881 or 03 9017 3881 confirms to the other party that you actively answer your phone, potentially adding you to more aggressive calling lists. The contributor who received the silent call from this number did not return it, which is the correct approach.
What if 03 9017 3881 keeps calling me?
If you receive repeated calls from 03 9017 3881 (0390173881), block the number in your phone settings immediately. If calls persist after blocking, contact your phone provider to request carrier-level filtering. You can also report persistent nuisance calls from 0390173881 to ACMA at acma.gov.au.
Is 03 9017 3881 a scam number?
Based on available community reports, 03 9017 3881 (0390173881) has been reported once for a silent call. While this is characteristic of callback testing rather than active scamming, it indicates the number may be part of an automated calling system. Silent calls are often a precursor to more aggressive follow-up campaigns.
How can I block 0390173881 on my phone?
Most modern phones allow you to block numbers directly. On iPhone, open the recent call from 03 9017 3881, tap the information icon, and select 'Block this Caller'. On Android, open your call logs, find 0390173881, and select 'Block number' or 'Add to blacklist'. You can also contact your mobile provider for network-level blocking of 03 9017 3881.
Should I report this silent call from 03 9017 3881 to authorities?
If the call from 0390173881 was persistent or part of a pattern of repeated silent calls, reporting to ACMA at acma.gov.au is worthwhile. For a single isolated silent call from 03 9017 3881, blocking the number is typically sufficient. Reporting on Reverseau also helps other Australians identify this number's behaviour.