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Community reports for 03 9022 9179 (0390229179): One contributor reports repeated calls with immediate hangups. VIC-based number.
Nuisance Call Reports for 03 9022 9179
A contributor has reported receiving repeated calls from 03 9022 9179 (also written as 0390229179) where the caller hangs up immediately after connection. This pattern suggests the number may be used for call pattern testing, automated dialling verification, or deliberate harassment through unwanted contact.
The number is allocated as a local service in Victoria through NetSIP Pty Ltd. The behaviour reported - ringing and then hanging up - is a common tactic used by various operations, from legitimate call centre testing to nuisance callers attempting to identify active phone numbers for targeting.
What the Contributor Reported
The single report about 0390229179 describes a straightforward but frustrating pattern: the phone rings, but when answered, the caller immediately disconnects. This type of behaviour has been reported with numbers used for:
- Robocall systems testing active numbers
- Deliberate harassment campaigns
- Callback scams verifying which numbers are monitored
- Telemarketing list verification
The contributor did not report any verbal interaction, demands, or claims - just the repeated connection and hangup pattern from 03 9022 9179.
What to Do If You Receive a Call from 03 9022 9179
If 03 9022 9179 calls you:
- Do not: Call the number back, as this confirms your number is active and monitored
- Do: Let calls go to voicemail on first contact
- Do: Block the number immediately in your phone settings if calls continue
- Do: Avoid answering if you see 0390229179 appear multiple times
- Do: Report repeated calls to your telephone provider
Repeated hangup calls are often part of automated systems probing for active numbers. Once a number answers, it may be added to target lists for other nuisance or scam operations. Do not engage or return the call.
How to Report 03 9022 9179
If you receive unwanted calls from 03 9022 9179 (0390229179), you can report the number through Australian government channels:
- Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA): Report nuisance calls at acma.gov.au - select 'Report unwanted calls or messages'
- Do Not Call Register: Add your number to the national register at donotcall.gov.au to reduce telemarketing calls (nuisance calls may still occur)
- Your telephone provider: Contact your carrier directly to report the number and request blocking assistance
- Reverseau: Contribute your experience to help other Australians identify this number
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Why does 03 9022 9179 keep hanging up when I answer?
The contributor reported this behaviour from 0390229179, which is typical of automated systems testing whether phone numbers are active and monitored. Once you answer, your number is confirmed as active and may be sold to other callers or used for future campaigns. This is why you should not answer if the calls continue.
Should I call back 03 9022 9179?
No. Do not call back 0390229179. Returning the call confirms your number is monitored and you answer phones, making it more valuable for nuisance operations. If the number calls repeatedly, block it instead.
Is 0390229179 dangerous or a scam?
The single report about 03 9022 9179 does not describe a scam or dangerous interaction - just hangup calls. However, numbers that call and hang up are often part of systems preparing lists for spam, scams, or harassment. Block the number to prevent further contact.
What should I do if 03 9022 9179 calls me multiple times per day?
If 0390229179 continues calling repeatedly: block the number immediately in your phone settings, report it to your telephone provider, and lodge a complaint with the ACMA at acma.gov.au. Persistent unwanted calls may qualify as harassment.
Can I block 03 9022 9179 on my phone?
Yes. On most Australian phones, you can add 0390229179 to your blocked numbers list directly from your recent calls log. Most providers also offer free call-blocking services - contact your carrier to enable automatic blocking of this number.
Has anyone else reported calls from 0390229179?
Only one contributor has reported 03 9022 9179 to Reverseau so far. If you receive calls from this number, consider reporting your experience to help build a clearer picture of its behaviour and reach more Australians.