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2 reports for 0420 100 493 (0420100493): Missed calls flagged as spam, one answered call with abrupt hang-up. Mobile number via Pivotel Satellite.
Suspicious Activity Reports for 0420 100 493
Two contributors have reported concerning behaviour from 0420 100 493 (also written as 0420100493), a mobile number provisioned through Pivotel Satellite. Neither report provides clear evidence of a specific scam or telemarketing campaign, but the call patterns suggest deliberate contact attempts that warrant caution.
What Happened During Calls from 0420 100 493
One contributor answered a call from 0420 100 493 and reported the caller simply said goodbye and hung up immediately, describing the interaction as suspicious. This type of abrupt disconnection can indicate a callback verification attempt, where the caller is testing whether the number is active and answered by a real person.
A second contributor received a missed call from 0420 100 493 and noted the number had already been flagged as spam by their telco, prompting them not to answer. This dual reporting suggests the number may be flagged in carrier spam detection systems.
Report Details and Timing
Both reports arrived within days of each other in mid to late October 2026. One call was missed and not answered, while the second was received and immediately disconnected by the caller. The satellite mobile provisioning via Pivotel is unusual for typical consumer calling and may indicate either a legitimate business using satellite connectivity or spoofed/irregular number assignment.
What to Do If You Receive a Call from 0420 100 493
If 0420 100 493 calls you:
- Do not: Answer if you do not recognise the number; return the call or respond if the caller hangs up immediately
- Do: Let unknown calls go to voicemail, block the number if calls persist, check your telco's spam settings
- If you answer: Do not provide personal information, bank details, or confirm your full name; hang up if the caller is silent or disconnects
What to Do If You Receive an SMS from 0420 100 493
If 0420 100 493 sends a text message:
- Do not: Click any links, reply to the message, or call back the number
- Do: Mark the message as spam, block the sender, and forward suspicious SMS to 0429 999 888 (Australian ACMA SMS reporting)
How to Report 0420 100 493
If you receive calls or messages from 0420 100 493, report your experience on Reverseau to help other Australians identify this number. For official reporting:
- Report spam calls to the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) at acma.gov.au
- If the call relates to a potential scam, report details to Scamwatch at scamwatch.gov.au
- Register your number on the Do Not Call Register at donotcall.gov.au to opt out of telemarketing
- Report suspicious cyber activity to ReportCyber at cyber.gov.au
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WRITE A REVIEWFrequently Asked Questions
Why did the caller from 0420 100 493 hang up immediately after saying goodbye?
Abrupt disconnections after minimal interaction are often used to verify active phone numbers. Callers may be testing whether 0420100493 reaches a real person who answers. This technique is sometimes used by scammers or data brokers before targeting the number with follow-up scam calls. Do not call back if this happens.
Should I answer calls from 0420 100 493 if my telco has flagged it as spam?
No. If your phone provider has already flagged 0420 100 493 as spam, trust that filtering and let it go to voicemail. One contributor did not answer precisely because their telco had marked the number as spam. Block 0420100493 to prevent further attempts.
What does it mean that 0420 100 493 is a Pivotel Satellite mobile number?
Pivotel Satellite provides connectivity in remote areas via satellite. While legitimate, this provisioning method is less common for typical consumer or business calling. It may indicate the number is being used from an unusual location, though it could also be spoofed. Regardless, the suspicious hang-up pattern reported for 0420100493 warrants blocking the number.
Is 0420 100 493 definitely a scam?
Current reports do not confirm a specific scam. However, the two reports describe suspicious behaviour: one missed call flagged as spam, and one answered call with an immediate hang-up. This pattern is consistent with callback verification or number testing. Block 0420100493 and report additional contact attempts.
What should I do if 0420 100 493 calls me multiple times?
Block the number immediately on your phone. Report each call to your telco's spam service and to ACMA at acma.gov.au. Persistent calls may indicate the number is part of a broader targeting campaign. Contributing your experience on Reverseau helps warn other Australians about 0420100493.
Could 0420 100 493 be a legitimate business that called by mistake?
Unlikely. Legitimate businesses do not answer calls with just goodbye and then hang up. If a real business called by mistake, they would either leave a voicemail or respond when you answered. The behaviour reported for 0420100493 is consistent with automated verification or scam testing, not accidental misdial.