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One report for 0401 535 180 (0401535180): A prank call asking if the recipient's fridge was running. Registered to Optus mobile.
Prank Call Report for 0401 535 180
A single contributor has reported receiving a prank call from 0401 535 180 (also written as 0401535180). The caller asked the old-fashioned joke question "Is your fridge running?" The call was answered, and the contributor confirmed it was a prank rather than a genuine inquiry or scam attempt.
The number is registered to Optus Mobile Pty Limited as a mobile service. While isolated prank calls are generally harmless, repeated contact from the same number may warrant blocking.
What to Do If You Receive a Call from 0401 535 180
If 0401535180 calls you:
- Do: Hang up immediately if the caller is making jokes or asking nonsense questions
- Do: Block the number if calls become repeated or unwanted
- Do not: Engage with the caller or answer follow-up questions
- Do not: Share any personal information
When to Report Repeated Calls
A single prank call is typically low risk, but if 0401 535 180 continues to contact you, you can report it. Repeated unwanted calls may constitute harassment, which can be reported to the ACMA (acma.gov.au) or the Do Not Call Register (donotcall.gov.au) if the caller is a business.
If you believe the number is being used for harassment or nuisance calls beyond pranks, you can also block it directly on your phone and report the behaviour to Reverseau so other Australians are aware.
How to Report 0401 535 180
If you receive unwanted or repeated calls from 0401535180, you can:
- Report the number to the Do Not Call Register at donotcall.gov.au if it's a telemarketing or business number
- Report harassment to the ACMA at acma.gov.au
- Block the number directly on your phone
- Share your experience on Reverseau to help other contributors identify the caller
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What did the caller from 0401 535 180 say?
The contributor reported that the caller asked "Is your fridge running?" - a common prank joke from decades past. The call appeared to be a prank rather than a legitimate or malicious contact.
Is 0401535180 dangerous or a scam?
Based on the single report, 0401 535 180 does not appear to be a scam. The reported interaction was a harmless prank call. However, if you receive repeated calls from this number, it may escalate to harassment and should be blocked.
Should I block 0401 535 180?
If this is a one-time prank call, blocking is optional. However, if 0401535180 calls you repeatedly or the behaviour escalates, blocking is recommended. You can block directly in your phone's settings.
Can I report prank calls from 0401535180?
A single prank call is typically not reportable unless it becomes harassment through repeated contact. If 0401 535 180 calls you multiple times, you can report it to the ACMA (acma.gov.au) or the Do Not Call Register (donotcall.gov.au).
Who is behind the number 0401 535 180?
The number 0401535180 is registered to Optus Mobile Pty Limited, a major Australian mobile provider. This does not mean Optus is responsible for the prank - the mobile account holder is responsible for how the number is used.
What should I do if 0401 535 180 keeps calling?
Block the number immediately and report it to the Do Not Call Register (donotcall.gov.au) or the ACMA (acma.gov.au) if the calls are persistent. You can also report your experience here on Reverseau to alert other Australians about 0401535180.