0404 850 752 - 0404850752: Silent Call & Scam Reports

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2 reports for 0404 850 752 (0404850752): Silent calls with heavy breathing and background noise, plus suspected money scam attempt. Vodafone mobile.

Silent Call and Scam Reports for 0404 850 752

Two contributors have reported suspicious activity from 0404 850 752 (also written as 0404850752), a Vodafone mobile number. The reports describe distinct patterns: one caller attempting a money scam, and another exhibiting classic silent call behaviour with reactive monitoring.

The silent call report from 0404850752 is particularly concerning because the caller demonstrated awareness when the recipient spoke, ruling out a simple automated robocall. This reactive behaviour suggests a live person monitoring calls, which is common in callback scams and targeted harassment campaigns.

What Callers from 0404 850 752 Do

One contributor who answered 0404 850 752 described the caller as attempting to scam them out of money, though specific details about the method were not elaborated in the report.

The second interaction with 0404850752 involved heavier breathing and audible background activity including TV and conversation. When the contributor spoke, the caller reacted immediately, confirming a live person was on the line and potentially assessing whether they had reached an active number. This behaviour is often part of a callback verification tactic where scammers test whether a number is in use before adding it to targeted lists.

Call Patterns and Report Details

The two reports span different timeframes and channels. One report came through in August 2025 describing the silent call with background noise, while the scam attempt report was logged in February 2026. Both contributors answered the calls from 0404 850 752, rather than the calls going to voicemail, which gave them direct insight into caller behaviour.

The Vodafone attribution for 0404850752 is consistent with mobile scam patterns, where legitimate phone numbers are sometimes spoofed or compromised accounts are used to conduct scam operations.

What to Do If You Receive a Call from 0404 850 752

If 0404 850 752 calls you:

• Do not: Engage in conversation, confirm your identity, answer questions about money or bank details, or press any buttons
• Do: Hang up immediately, block the number in your phone settings, and avoid calling back
• If it's silent or heavy breathing: Hang up at once - do not speak or confirm your presence, as this flags your number as active to scammers
• If money is mentioned: End the call immediately and do not provide any financial information or account details

Do not assume silence means a disconnection - callback scams deliberately use silent periods to assess whether you'll stay on the line.

How to Report 0404 850 752

Report this number through multiple Australian channels:

• ACMA (Australian Communications and Media Authority): Report scams and nuisance calls at acma.gov.au. This helps authorities track patterns across mobile networks.
• Scamwatch: Lodge a report at scamwatch.gov.au, especially if money was requested or financial details were sought.
• Vodafone directly: Contact Vodafone customer service to report the number as compromised or being used for scam purposes. If it's a Vodafone customer abusing their service, Vodafone can suspend the account.
• Do Not Call Register: Register your number at donotcall.gov.au if you receive repeated unwanted calls, though this applies more to telemarketing than scams.
• Reverseau community: Report your experience here to help other Australians identify this number.

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