03 9673 4008 - 0396734008: Robocall and Impersonation Reports

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Community reports for 03 9673 4008 (0396734008) describe offshore robocalls impersonating energy comparison services with repeated callback patterns.

Robocall and Impersonation Reports for 03 9673 4008

Four contributors have reported unwanted calls from 03 9673 4008 (also written as 0396734008), with the most serious reports describing robocall activity combined with false business impersonation. The pattern involves automated systems calling from an offshore call centre, claiming affiliation with energy comparison services including 'Check My Bill', but disconnecting when challenged about the caller's identity or the recipient's eligibility.

One contributor who received a call from 0396734008 described the caller playing a beep before mentioning a random name, then hanging up immediately when told they had the wrong person. This same caller subsequently called back repeatedly. Another contributor noted the caller claimed to represent a business that stated it was always closed when they attempted verification, consistent with a deliberate deception pattern.

What Callers from 03 9673 4008 Say and Do

Contributors report that callers from 03 9673 4008 use offshore call centres with significant background noise typical of large dialling operations. One reported interaction involved a female caller discussing private health insurance comparison services, who abruptly ended the call without farewell when told the recipient had no private health insurance. This suggests call scripts designed to qualify prospects rather than genuine service inquiries.

The impersonation reports about 0396734008 are particularly concerning because callers claim to represent energy bill comparison services, specifically mentioning 'Check My Bill'. When contributors attempt to verify these claims by contacting the business directly, they find the stated business is always closed. This disconnect between caller claims and verifiable business status indicates deliberate misrepresentation.

Several calls from 03 9673 4008 fit the silent call pattern, where a recipient answers to find no one on the line. These may be either automated systems testing whether a number is active, or attempts to gather information about when calls are answered.

Call Patterns and Timing

The four reports about 03 9673 4008 span late December 2025 through early February 2026, indicating sustained dialling activity over several weeks. One contributor reported persistent repeated callbacks after initially challenging the caller about their identity. Another received multiple calls (described as 'keeps bugging me') without ever connecting to a live person. This pattern of multiple contact attempts targeting the same number suggests automated callback lists or persistence scripting.

The variety of call outcomes - silent calls, answered calls with abrupt disconnection, and calls with sales pitches - suggests 0396734008 is being used for mixed calling campaigns rather than a single scam vector. Contributors connected to the Telstra network in Victoria received these calls.

What to Do If You Receive a Call from 03 9673 4008

If 03 9673 4008 calls you:

• Do not: Engage with questions about your energy bills, insurance status, or personal circumstances. Do not agree to any 'comparison' or 'review' services. Do not provide account details or personal information.
• Do: Hang up immediately. Do not attempt to return the call or provide any response that confirms the number is active. Block the number on your phone to prevent further calls.
• If you receive a silent call: Hang up without speaking. Silent calls often indicate automated systems testing active numbers; your silence is preferable to any response that confirms engagement.
• If the caller claims to represent a business: Never take their word for it. End the call and independently verify the business using official contact details from their website or government business register. Legitimate businesses do not call claiming to be from entities that are 'always closed'.
• If you're repeatedly called: Document the dates and times, then report to ACMA and your phone provider. Persistent calling after you've declined or challenged the caller may indicate systematic harassment.

What to Do If You Receive an SMS from 03 9673 4008

While current reports about 03 9673 4008 focus on calls rather than SMS, the number may also send text messages:

• Do not: Click any links in SMS messages from this number. Do not reply or engage with the message.
• Do: Delete the message immediately. Forward it to 0429 999 888 (ACMA spam reporting) and mark it as spam in your phone's messaging app.

How to Report 03 9673 4008

If you receive unwanted calls or SMS from 03 9673 4008 (0396734008), report the activity to Australian authorities:

• ACMA (Australian Communications and Media Authority): Report unwanted calls and SMS at acma.gov.au. This is the primary regulator for telecom complaints and maintains national records of problem numbers.
• Scamwatch: If you believe the call involved a scam or false business impersonation, report details at scamwatch.gov.au. Include what the caller claimed, any business names mentioned, and what was requested from you.
• Do Not Call Register: Register your number at donotcall.gov.au to reduce telemarketing calls (though this may not stop scam robocalls).
• Your phone provider: Contact Telstra directly to report the number and request call blocking assistance. Providers can add numbers to spam filter lists if patterns emerge.
• Reverseau: Contribute your experience with 03 9673 4008 to build community awareness. Your report helps other Australians identify and avoid this number.

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