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One community report for 03 9661 8014 (0396618014) describing unexpected callback claiming to be from Childfund Australia.
Suspicious Activity Report for 03 9661 8014
A single contributor has reported receiving a call from 03 9661 8014 (also written as 0396618014) in which the caller claimed to represent Childfund Australia. The caller stated they had received a call from the contributor's number, but when the contributor denied making any outbound call, the caller immediately disconnected.
This pattern is consistent with callback verification tactics, where a caller contacts a number claiming they received an inbound call, then hangs up when challenged. The caller's mention of Childfund Australia - a legitimate Australian charitable organisation - suggests potential impersonation or misrepresentation.
What Happened in This Report
The contributor received an inbound call from 0396618014 without initiating contact first. The caller's claim of receiving a call from the contributor's number, combined with the immediate hang-up when questioned, raises questions about the legitimacy of the contact. The use of a well-known charity name may be an attempt to establish credibility or trigger a sense of obligation to call back.
Why This Matters
Callback scams work by creating confusion about who called whom, prompting recipients to return the call to a potentially premium-rate or scam number. The rapid disconnection when the contributor disputed the claim suggests the caller may have been testing the number's legitimacy or attempting to trigger a callback.
What to Do If You Receive a Call from 03 9661 8014
If 03 9661 8014 calls you:
- Do not: Immediately return the call, assume the caller's identity is legitimate, or provide personal information
- Do: Let unknown calls go to voicemail, independently verify the caller's organisation using official contact details, and consider blocking the number if calls persist
- Verify independently: If the call claims to be from Childfund Australia or any charity, hang up and contact the organisation directly using a phone number from their official website
How to Report 03 9661 8014
If you receive suspicious calls from this number, you can report it through several Australian government channels:
- ACMA: Report telecommunications complaints at acma.gov.au
- Scamwatch: Lodge a report at scamwatch.gov.au if the call involved deceptive conduct
- Local police: Contact your state police service if you believe fraud has occurred
- Reverseau: Add your own report here to help other Australians identify this number's behaviour
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WRITE A REVIEWFrequently Asked Questions
What does it mean if someone calls claiming I called them first?
This is a common callback scam tactic. In the report about 03 9661 8014, the caller claimed the contributor had called them, which the contributor immediately disputed. Legitimate organisations rarely contact people this way. If you receive a similar call on 0396618014, verify the caller's identity independently before returning any call.
Should I call back a number that says they received a call from me?
No. If 03 9661 8014 or any unknown number claims you called them, do not return the call. Instead, independently verify the organisation's contact details using their official website. The contributor in this report correctly refused to engage further when the 0396618014 caller's claim didn't match their own actions.
Why would someone impersonate Childfund Australia?
Reputable charities like Childfund Australia have established credibility and trust in the community. Scammers may mention a legitimate organisation's name to appear trustworthy or to pressure people into callbacks. The 03 9661 8014 caller's mention of Childfund Australia followed immediately by a hang-up suggests possible impersonation rather than a genuine charity contact.
What should I do if 03 9661 8014 calls me multiple times?
If 0396618014 continues calling after you've declined to engage, block the number in your phone's settings. You can also report repeated unwanted calls from 03 9661 8014 to ACMA at acma.gov.au. Keep a record of call dates and times for your report.
Is Telstra responsible for calls from 03 9661 8014?
The number 03 9661 8014 is allocated to Telstra Limited as a local service in Victoria, but Telstra is not responsible for how the number is being used. If the number is being used for scams or impersonation, you can report it to ACMA, and Telstra may take action if the conduct violates their terms of service.
How can I verify if a call is really from a charity?
Never call back a number provided by an inbound caller claiming to be from a charity. Instead, visit the charity's official website, locate their verified contact number, and call that independently. For any call from 03 9661 8014 claiming to be from Childfund Australia, hang up and contact Childfund Australia directly using the contact details from their official website.