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0402 825 885 (0402825885): Contributor reports robocall with automated recorded message saying 'goodbye'. Appears to be testing active numbers.
Robocall with Recorded Message from 0402 825 885
One contributor has reported receiving a call from 0402 825 885 (also written as 0402825885) that exhibited characteristics of a robocall. The caller ID showed a mobile number registered to Optus Mobile. When the contributor answered, they heard only a recorded message saying "goodbye" before the call disconnected.
This type of interaction is commonly associated with number validation scams, where automated systems call numbers to confirm they are active and monitored by real people. Once a number is confirmed as active, it may be added to targeted scam call lists or sold to other bad actors for harassment campaigns.
What This Call Pattern Indicates
The single recorded message followed by immediate disconnection suggests 0402 825 885 may be part of an automated calling system. Contributors who answer such calls are often flagged as "live numbers" in scam databases. This can lead to increased unwanted contact from various scammers over subsequent weeks or months.
The use of a mobile number (0402825885) rather than a landline or 1800 number is notable, as legitimate organisations typically use business lines. Mobile numbers used for this purpose are often spoofed or illegally registered accounts.
What to Do If You Receive a Call from 0402 825 885
If 0402 825 885 calls you:
- Do not: Answer unknown calls from mobile numbers, especially those that appear to be testing if you're available
- Do: Let it go to voicemail, block the number immediately in your phone settings, and do not return any callback
- Do: Be aware that answering confirms your number is active and monitored, which increases future scam targeting
- Do: Watch for follow-up calls or messages from other numbers in the coming weeks, as your number may now be on active scam lists
Robocall Callback Risks
Never return a call to 0402825885 or similar numbers that call with recorded messages. Callbacks to robocall numbers can trigger premium billing, expose you to live scammers, or add you to worse call lists. If the call repeats, block it and report it rather than investigate.
How to Report 0402 825 885
If you receive additional calls from 0402 825 885 or suspect your number has been compromised:
- Report the number to the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) at acma.gov.au
- File a complaint with Scamwatch at scamwatch.gov.au with details of the call time and message
- Report the number to your phone provider (Optus in this case) so they can investigate and potentially suspend the account
- Consider registering your number with the Do Not Call Register at donotcall.gov.au, though robocallers typically ignore this
- Contribute your experience to Reverseau to help other Australians identify this number
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Picked up the phone, no one on the other end, got a recorded message, "goodbye". Seems likely a scam.
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WRITE A REVIEWFrequently Asked Questions
What does it mean if a call from 0402 825 885 has only a recorded 'goodbye' message?
This pattern typically indicates an automated validation call testing whether your number is active and monitored by a real person. When you answer, you confirm your number is 'live' to scam systems. The 0402825885 call documented by our contributor fits this exact pattern, which is why it's treated as suspicious despite no direct threat in the message itself.
Will I receive more calls after answering 0402 825 885?
Possibly. By answering the call from 0402 825 885, your number may have been flagged in scam databases as active and verified. This increases the likelihood of receiving unsolicited calls from other scammers over the following weeks. Block 0402825885 immediately and monitor for patterns of increased unwanted contact.
Should I call back 0402 825 885 to find out who it is?
No. Do not return calls to 0402825885 or similar robocall numbers. Callbacks can trigger premium charges, connect you with live scammers, or confirm to the system that you actively check messages, making you a higher-priority target for future scam campaigns.
Why is 0402 825 885 using a mobile number instead of a business line?
Scammers typically use mobile numbers (like 0402825885) because they're cheaper to register, easier to discard if blocked, and less suspicious to some people than obvious 1800 numbers. The Optus Mobile registration of 0402 825 885 may be either a spoofed account or an improperly registered SIM.
Is the robocall from 0402 825 885 dangerous if I just heard 'goodbye' and hung up?
The call itself caused no direct harm by simply saying "goodbye," but the fact that you answered 0402825885 may have put your number on active scam contact lists. The risk is not from this single call, but from the increased likelihood of future scam attempts targeting your number.
How do I report 0402 825 885 to authorities?
Report 0402825885 to ACMA (acma.gov.au) with the date and time of the call, and to Scamwatch (scamwatch.gov.au) with a description of the robocall and recorded message. You can also contact Optus Mobile directly to report the suspicious account. Register your number with the Do Not Call Register at donotcall.gov.au, though robocallers often ignore it.