- Scam
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- Spam
03 9622 2351 (0396222351) has received 3 reports including silent calls with call centre background noise. Community contributors describe hanging up when callers went silent.
Silent Call Reports for 03 9622 2351
Three contributors have reported activity from 03 9622 2351 (also written as 0396222351), a Telstra-provisioned local service number in Victoria. The most recent report describes a silent call where the contributor heard background noise consistent with a call centre environment before the caller disconnected.
One contributor received a call from 0396222351 where they stayed silent in response, and the caller hung up after a brief pause. This pattern is typical of automated or semi-automated calling systems testing whether a number is active.
What These Calls Indicate
Silent calls from 03 9622 2351 suggest the number may be used for list-testing or robocall screening. When a person answers and remains silent, or when the caller detects someone is listening, some automated systems disconnect to avoid engaging with a live respondent. The call centre background noise mentioned in one report is consistent with this behaviour, suggesting calls may originate from a larger telemarketing or contact centre operation.
The remaining reports about 0396222351 are less specific. One contributor mentioned receiving a call from an unknown interstate number that they didn't answer, and another flagged the number in uncertain terms without providing details about the call itself.
Report Timing and Patterns
Reports span from January 2024 to November 2025, indicating sporadic activity rather than sustained harassment. The most informative report came from a contributor who answered the call from 03 9622 2351 and experienced the silent call directly, allowing them to describe the call centre background noise in real time.
What to Do If You Receive a Call from 03 9622 2351
If 0396222351 calls you:
- Do not: Engage if the caller is silent, return the call, or confirm your availability by responding to silence
- Do: Let the call go to voicemail, hang up immediately if you hear only background noise or silence, and block the number if calls repeat
- Do: Check your phone provider's call blocking tools - Telstra (the provider of 03 9622 2351) offers built-in spam and scam call blocking
Silent calls are often used to verify active phone numbers for resale to other scammers or spammers. Do not stay on the line or respond verbally, as this confirms your number is monitored.
How to Report 03 9622 2351
If you receive further calls from this number, you can report it through several channels:
- ACMA (Australian Communications and Media Authority): Report unsolicited calls and silent calls at acma.gov.au
- Do Not Call Register: If the call was telemarketing-related, register your number at donotcall.gov.au to reduce future contact
- Telstra: Contact your provider directly to report the number and request blocking
- Reverseau: Contribute your own report about calls from 03 9622 2351 to help other Australians identify incoming calls
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What does a silent call from 03 9622 2351 mean?
A silent call from 0396222351 typically indicates an automated system testing whether your phone number is active and monitored. When you answer and don't respond, the system detects a live line and may hang up, as these systems usually target unmonitored numbers for future targeting.
Should I answer if 03 9622 2351 calls again?
No. Let calls from 0396222351 go to voicemail. If you do answer and hear only silence or background noise, hang up immediately. Do not stay on the line or respond, as this confirms your number is active and monitored.
Why is there call centre background noise on calls from 0396222351?
The background noise reported by one contributor from 03 9622 2351 suggests the calls originate from a contact centre. This could indicate automated dialling systems used by telemarketing or scam operations, where multiple outbound calls are made simultaneously.
Is 03 9622 2351 definitely a scam?
Based on community reports, 0396222351 shows characteristics of a nuisance or silent call operation, but reports do not conclusively prove malicious intent. The silent call behaviour is consistent with list-testing. If you suspect fraud, report it to ACMA at acma.gov.au.
How do I block calls from 03 9622 2351?
Most smartphones allow you to block numbers directly in your phone's contacts or call history. Since 03 9622 2351 is a Telstra number, Telstra customers can also use the provider's spam and scam call blocking features, often available through the Telstra app or by contacting customer service.
What should I do if 0396222351 keeps calling?
If you receive repeated calls from 03 9622 2351, block the number, register with the Do Not Call Register at donotcall.gov.au, and report the persistent contact to ACMA at acma.gov.au. You can also report the number on Reverseau to help alert other Australians about this activity.