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One contributor reports a suspicious call from 04 1108 7800 (0411087800) asking about their location. Personal information requests can indicate social engineering or data harvesting.
Personal Information Request Reports for 04 1108 7800
A contributor has flagged a call from 04 1108 7800 (also written as 0411087800) for requesting personal location information. The call came from an Optus mobile number, and the caller's purpose for needing this information was not clearly established before the request was made.
Personal information requests during unsolicited calls are a common social engineering tactic. Callers may use seemingly innocent questions about location to build a profile, verify contact details for further targeting, or establish rapport before escalating to more sensitive requests such as financial or identity information.
What to Do If You Receive a Call from 04 1108 7800
If 04 1108 7800 calls you:
- Do not: Share your location, address, suburb, or any identifying details without confirming the caller's legitimate purpose and identity
- Do: Ask the caller to state their full name, organisation, and reason for needing your location information before answering
- Do: Hang up immediately if the caller cannot provide a credible reason or refuses to identify themselves
- Do: Block the number if it calls back after you decline to provide information
- Do: Verify any claims independently by calling the organisation's official phone number (never use a number the caller provides)
Why Callers Request Location Information
Scammers and social engineers request location details for several reasons. They may use the information to:
- Confirm you are a real, active contact for targeted scam campaigns
- Establish geographic details to personalise follow-up calls (mentioning your suburb to build false trust)
- Cross-reference with other stolen data to construct a fuller identity profile
- Identify local service providers or businesses you may use (leading to impersonation scams)
How to Report 04 1108 7800
If you receive suspicious calls from 04 1108 7800 asking for personal information, report it to:
- ACMA (Australian Communications and Media Authority): acma.gov.au - Report unwanted calls and SMS
- Scamwatch: scamwatch.gov.au - Report suspected scams and social engineering
- Reverseau: Help protect other Australians by contributing your experience with 0411087800 to our community reports
Include details such as the time of the call, what information was requested, and how the caller identified themselves (if at all).
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Should I answer if 04 1108 7800 calls me?
It depends on whether you recognise the number. If 04 1108 7800 (0411087800) is unfamiliar, let it go to voicemail. Legitimate callers will leave a message. Scammers and social engineers often hang up or repeat-call when reaching voicemail, which is a red flag. If you do answer a call from 04 1108 7800, do not volunteer personal information until you have verified the caller's identity independently.
What should I do if the caller from 0411087800 asks for my suburb or street address?
Decline to provide this information. Ask the caller to explain why they need your location details and who they represent. A legitimate caller from a known organisation should be able to clearly state their purpose. If you are unsure, hang up and call the organisation directly using a phone number from their official website, not one provided by the caller. Never give location information to verify an account or service - legitimate businesses already have this on file.
Is 04 1108 7800 definitely a scam?
One contributor has reported that 04 1108 7800 asked about their location during an unsolicited call. While a single report does not confirm malicious intent, unsolicited requests for personal location information are a common social engineering tactic. To be safe, treat such calls with caution and do not provide any location details until you have independently verified the caller's identity and purpose.
How do I block 0411087800?
Most phones allow you to block numbers directly from your recent calls list. On iPhone, tap the number from your call history and select 'Block this Caller'. On Android, open the Phone app, find 0411087800 in your history, press and hold the number, then select 'Block number'. If the same number keeps calling after blocking, report it to ACMA at acma.gov.au.
Can I report this call to Optus since 04 1108 7800 is an Optus mobile?
Yes, you can contact Optus to report the number, but reporting to ACMA and Scamwatch is more effective for tracking scam patterns. ACMA investigates unwanted calls and suspicious behaviour across Australian networks. Optus may not investigate a single report, but ACMA tracks complaints across multiple reports to identify scam operations. Report to acma.gov.au and scamwatch.gov.au for the best outcome.
What personal information should I never give over the phone to 04 1108 7800 or any unknown number?
Never provide your full address, date of birth, bank account details, credit card information, Medicare number, Tax File Number (TFN), driver's license number, passport number, or passwords to any account. Legitimate organisations already have essential details on file and will not ask for this information unsolicited. If an unsolicited caller from 0411087800 requests any of these details, it is almost certainly a scam - hang up immediately and report the call.