03 9967 4010 - 0399674010: Silent Calls and Impersonation Reports

• Suspicious
• Scam

Community reports for 03 9967 4010 (0399674010) describe silent hang-up calls, 5G compatibility scams, and attempts to harvest personal details. 5 reports flagged.

Silent Calls and Impersonation Tactics from 03 9967 4010

Five contributors have reported suspicious activity from 03 9967 4010 (also written as 0399674010), a local service number registered to a VIC provider. The reports reveal a pattern of hang-up calls paired with targeted impersonation scams attempting to extract personal information and device access.

The most recent and detailed report about 0399674010 describes an aggressive campaign involving 12 calls throughout a single day. The caller falsely claimed the recipient's Android phone was incompatible with 5G technology, then sent an SMS containing a link designed to grant access to the device. This multi-channel approach, combining repeated calls with a phishing link, suggests a coordinated effort to overwhelm and manipulate the target into clicking malicious content.

What Callers from 03 9967 4010 Do

Community reports indicate 03 9967 4010 employs several manipulative tactics. The most common pattern is hang-up calls where the line goes silent or disconnects before engagement, creating uncertainty and encouraging callback attempts. These silent calls may serve as probing calls to confirm active phone numbers for later scam campaigns.

When callers from 0399674010 do engage, they use impersonation and false technical claims. One contributor reported receiving calls falsely claiming affiliation with a national income survey, while another described a caller attempting to collect credit card and personal details under the guise of recording voice samples for AI use. The most sophisticated report mentions the caller claimed to represent a company called "Scammer Central" and explicitly mentioned recording voice for AI purposes, suggesting awareness of voice-cloning technology and potential fraud applications.

Call and SMS Patterns

The behaviour from 03 9967 4010 escalates in intensity. Initial contact often involves silent hang-up calls designed to trigger curiosity or frustration. Subsequent follow-up attempts combine voice calls with SMS messages containing malicious links, maximising the chances of successful compromise. The report of 12 calls in one day from 0399674010 indicates aggressive persistence and suggests the number is actively cycling through contact lists.

Call timing spans business hours and beyond, with reports created across multiple dates from September through November 2024, indicating ongoing activity. The SMS component is particularly dangerous, as contributors may be more likely to click links in text messages they believe are connected to recent missed calls from 03 9967 4010.

What to Do If You Receive a Call from 03 9967 4010

If 03 9967 4010 calls you:

• Do not: Answer if you don't recognise the number, return missed calls to this number, or engage with any caller claims about phone compatibility or technical issues
• Do: Let calls go to voicemail, block the number immediately after the first suspicious call, and note the time and any details you remember
• Do: Hang up immediately if the caller makes any technical claims or requests for personal information
• Do not: Provide your name, phone number, address, or any identifying details, even if the caller seems legitimate
• Do: Verify any claims about your phone or services by calling the official number from your device's settings or your service provider's official website

What to Do If You Receive an SMS from 03 9967 4010

If you receive an SMS from 0399674010:

• Do not: Click any links, download any files, or tap any buttons in the message
• Do not: Reply to the message or acknowledge the sender in any way
• Do: Delete the message immediately
• Do: Block the number in your phone's contacts or messaging app
• Do: Forward the SMS to 0429 999 888 (ACMA's spam reporting service) before deleting
• Do: Report the message to your mobile provider as well

How to Report 03 9967 4010

If you've experienced unwanted contact from 03 9967 4010 or 0399674010:

• Report the call or SMS to Scamwatch at scamwatch.gov.au, especially if you've clicked a link or shared any information
• Lodge a complaint with the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) at acma.gov.au
• Report the SMS to ACMA's spam service by forwarding to 0429 999 888
• If you've lost money or provided banking details, contact your bank immediately and consider lodging a report with ReportCyber at cyber.gov.au
• Share your experience on Reverseau to help other Australians identify and avoid this number

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