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0418 707 101 (0418707101): Community reports describe silent calls, police impersonation with arrest threats, and bank impersonation attempts requesting personal information.
Silent Calls and Impersonation Reports for 0418 707 101
Contributors have reported 14 interactions with 0418 707 101 (also written as 0418707101), revealing a pattern of problematic caller behaviour. The dominant pattern involves silent calls where recipients answer but hear no response despite repeated attempts to engage. Multiple reports also document impersonation tactics, with callers falsely claiming to represent police and banks to pressure recipients into sharing personal information or making payments.
The number is registered to Telstra as a mobile service, though some community contributors have noted it shares characteristics with voicemail access systems. This overlap creates confusion, as legitimate voicemail notifications can coincide with reported scam activity on 0418707101.
What Callers from 0418 707 101 Say and Do
Several contributors describe unsettling interactions. One reported a caller impersonating a police officer, claiming the recipient would face immediate arrest unless payment was made - a high-pressure tactic designed to bypass rational decision-making. Another contributor received a call from someone pretending to represent their bank, requesting personal banking information the contributor did not have accounts for, suggesting the caller was using generic scripts.
Multiple reports about 0418 707 101 describe silent calls where the recipient answered but the caller remained silent despite being asked repeatedly to respond. One contributor mentioned telling the caller they would report the number to the Australian Federal Police (AFP) during a silent call encounter, yet the calls continued.
A concerning report mentioned a 13-year-old receiving multiple scam attempts from this number over the course of a year, indicating the number's behaviour affects younger, potentially more vulnerable recipients.
Call Patterns and Timing
Reports about 0418707101 span multiple years, with documented calls in 2023, 2024, and 2025. One contributor noted receiving calls from this number in December 2022, then again in December 2024 - a two-year gap before contact resumed. Another report describes a call at 7am on a Saturday with no voicemail left, suggesting indiscriminate timing rather than personalised contact.
The silent call tactic appears most consistently reported, with two separate contributors describing answered calls with complete silence on the other end. These occurrences were spread across different months (March and April 2025), suggesting ongoing rather than one-off activity.
What to Do If You Receive a Call from 0418 707 101
If 0418 707 101 calls you:
- Do not: Answer unexpected calls from unfamiliar numbers, provide personal or banking information, confirm any account details, or make any payments
- Do not: Return the call if you have any doubt about the caller's identity
- Do: Let the call go to voicemail if you don't recognise the number
- Do: Independently verify any claim (police, bank, government) by hanging up and calling the official organisation directly using a number from their official website
- Do: Block 0418 707 101 (0418707101) on your phone if the number calls repeatedly
- Do: Be especially cautious if the caller creates urgency, mentions arrest, threats, or demands immediate payment
How to Report 0418 707 101
If you experience a scam call from 0418 707 101 (0418707101):
- Report to Scamwatch: scamwatch.gov.au - document the tactic used and any details you recall
- Report to the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA): acma.gov.au - especially for nuisance and silent calls
- Report to the Australian Federal Police if you were threatened or pressured into providing information: cyber.gov.au or contact your local AFP office
- Block the number on your phone to prevent future contact
- If you're a Telstra customer and concerned about voicemail access, contact Telstra directly to verify the legitimacy of any calls claiming to be from your provider
- Share your experience on Reverseau to help other Australians identify this number's behaviour
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WRITE A REVIEWRatings Distribution
What Our Users Reviewed
Was actually my telco's voicemail service kicking back after I texted them
13-year-old getting spam calls, this number tried to scam me twice this year
Called at 7am on a Saturday, no message
sending SMS to +61101 returns call for voicemail access, not a scam
Voicemail indicating number linked to scammers
Answered the call but no one responded despite repeated requests.
Answered but there was silence, told them I'd report to AFP
Called twice in Dec 2022, now in Dec 2024 still getting calls with no messages
Number belongs to Telstra voicemail service
Sent message to voicemail service, got call shortly after but no voicemail left
Caller pretended to be police officer, threatened arrest if I didn't pay
Asking for personal info about bank account I don't have
Called back after I texted them my voicemail for fun, they didn't leave a message
Missed call, no message left. second time they've called
Someone pretended to be my bank, trying to get personal information
When I answered, heard my own Telstra message bank playing back like I'd called my voicemail
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WRITE A REVIEWFrequently Asked Questions
Why does 0418 707 101 appear to be linked to Telstra voicemail?
Two contributors noted that 0418707101 was associated with Telstra voicemail services, which can create confusion. However, multiple scam and silent call reports on this number suggest it's being misused or spoofed. If you need to access your Telstra voicemail, do so only through your phone's voicemail menu or by contacting Telstra directly - do not return calls to 0418 707 101 if you're uncertain about their origin.
What should I do if 0418 707 101 calls and stays silent?
Hang up immediately and block 0418707101. Silent calls followed by repeated contact is a pattern reported by multiple contributors. Do not engage, do not stay on the line, and do not press buttons as that may confirm your number is active. Report it to ACMA (acma.gov.au) as a nuisance call and block the number on your device.
If someone claiming to be police calls from 0418 707 101 demanding payment, what do I do?
Hang up immediately - this is a scam. A contributor reported exactly this scenario from 0418707101, with the caller threatening arrest. Real police do not demand immediate payment over the phone. Independently call your local police station using an official number from your state police website to verify, or report the attempted fraud to Scamwatch (scamwatch.gov.au) and the AFP.
Can I trust a call from 0418 707 101 claiming to be my bank?
No. A contributor reported a caller from 0418707101 impersonating their bank and requesting personal banking details. This is a confirmed impersonation tactic. Banks do not cold-call asking for personal information. If you receive such a call, hang up and contact your bank directly using the number on your bank statement or official website.
Should I be concerned if a 13-year-old receives calls from 0418 707 101?
Yes. One contributor reported their 13-year-old received multiple scam attempts from 0418707101 over a year. Young people are sometimes targeted because they may be more likely to trust callers. Ensure young people in your household know not to share personal information, not to answer unknown numbers, and to tell a trusted adult about unusual calls. Block 0418 707 101 on family devices.
Why am I receiving calls from 0418 707 101 years apart?
One contributor received calls from 0418707101 in December 2022, then again in December 2024 - a two-year gap. This suggests the number may be used periodically or may have been dormant and reactivated. It could also indicate your contact details are stored in a scammer's database and circulated among multiple scam operations. Continue to block the number and report each call to ACMA.