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2 reports for 03 9022 7378 (0390227378): Silent calls with no greeting, caller knew recipient's name, callback attempt yielded silence.
Silent Calls and Suspicious Behaviour from 03 9022 7378
Two contributors have reported concerning calls from 03 9022 7378 (also written as 0390227378), a Victorian local service registered to NetSIP Pty Ltd. The reports describe distinctly different but equally suspicious calling patterns that suggest potential phishing or information-gathering activity.
The first report describes a silent call from 0390227378 where the caller rang, then went completely mute when the contributor picked up. The second report is more unsettling: the caller greeted the contributor by name without introduction, then hung up. When the recipient attempted to call 03 9022 7378 back, they encountered only silence with no dial tone, a common tactic used to obscure the call's origin.
What Callers from 03 9022 7378 Are Doing
The pattern across both reports suggests reconnaissance activity rather than a simple misdial. One contributor noted that the caller from 03 9022 7378 already knew their full name, which indicates either a data breach or list-purchasing activity. This detail is significant because legitimate businesses typically identify themselves and explain why they're calling, rather than using the recipient's name as a greeting.
The silent call followed by callback failure is a classic phishing setup. Scammers use this technique to confirm a number is active and monitored, gathering intelligence for follow-up attempts or sale to other threat actors. The lack of any voicemail, greeting, or dial tone on callback suggests the caller was deliberately obscuring their identity and location.
Report Patterns and Timing
Both reports came in within two days of each other (25-27 November 2025), with one call answered during daytime hours (08:32 UTC+10). The rapid succession and similar suspicious characteristics suggest either a coordinated testing campaign or a pattern of behaviour from the same caller. The fact that both calls were answered (not voicemails) indicates the caller was actively monitoring for live connections.
What to Do If You Receive a Call from 03 9022 7378
If 03 9022 7378 calls you:
- Do not: Answer if you don't recognise the number, engage with callers who use your name without introduction, or provide any personal information
- Do: Let it go to voicemail, block the number immediately, and do not attempt to call back
- Avoid: Pressing any keypad options or staying on the line if you hear silence - hang up and block 0390227378 right away
If you do answer and hear only silence or a caller using your name without identifying themselves, hang up immediately. Do not attempt to call the number back, as this may confirm your number is active to the threat actor.
What to Do If You Receive an SMS from 03 9022 7378
If you receive an SMS from 03 9022 7378 or 0390227378:
- Do not: Click any links, download attachments, or reply to the message
- Do: Delete the message, block the sender, and report it as spam to your mobile carrier
- Forward: If possible, forward suspicious SMS messages to 0429 999 888 to report them as spam
How to Report 03 9022 7378
If you've received calls or SMS from 03 9022 7378 with similar suspicious behaviour, report it to Australian authorities:
- Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) at acma.gov.au for suspected phishing or harassment
- Scamwatch at scamwatch.gov.au if you believe this is a phishing or identity theft attempt
- Your mobile carrier's fraud reporting line to block the number
- Reverseau - contribute your own experience with 0390227378 to help others identify this caller
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gave a ring and went mute when I picked up
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WRITE A REVIEWFrequently Asked Questions
What does it mean if 03 9022 7378 calls but goes silent?
A silent call followed by no response when you call back (as reported by contributors about 0390227378) typically indicates phishing or information-gathering activity. Scammers use this technique to confirm your number is active and monitored, then sell that information to other threat actors or use it for follow-up scams. Do not call the number back, and block 03 9022 7378 immediately.
Why did the caller from 03 9022 7378 already know my name?
One contributor reported that the caller from 0390227378 greeted them by name without any introduction. This suggests either purchased contact list data, a data breach, or scraped personal information. Legitimate businesses always introduce themselves and explain why they're calling. Never engage with callers who use your name as a greeting without identifying themselves.
Is 03 9022 7378 a scam number?
Based on community reports, 0390227378 exhibits suspicious phishing and information-gathering behaviour: silent calls, greeted recipients by name without introduction, and generated silence on callback attempts. While only 2 reports are currently logged for 03 9022 7378, the specific tactics used are consistent with phishing reconnaissance. Block the number and report any contact to ACMA.
What should I do if I already called 03 9022 7378 back?
If you called 0390227378 back, hang up immediately if you encounter silence or a suspicious greeting. Do not provide any personal information. Block 03 9022 7378 now. Monitor your accounts and contact information for suspicious activity over the next few weeks. If you suspect your personal details have been compromised, consider reporting to Scamwatch at scamwatch.gov.au.
Can I report 03 9022 7378 to the Do Not Call Register?
The Do Not Call Register (donotcall.gov.au) is useful for telemarketing complaints, but phishing and suspicious calls like those from 0390227378 should be reported directly to ACMA at acma.gov.au or Scamwatch. These are priority concerns for law enforcement and communications regulators. Also report to your mobile carrier to block 03 9022 7378 from your account.
Why didn't the caller from 0390227378 leave a voicemail?
Callers using phishing tactics intentionally avoid leaving voicemails because they want to avoid creating evidence or providing an explanation for why they called. The silent call from 03 9022 7378, combined with the callback failure, suggests the caller was deliberately obscuring their identity and avoiding any traceable contact. This is a strong indicator of malicious intent.