- Suspicious
Community report for 0420 122 369 (0420122369): Caller keeps phoning with changing final digits despite being blocked multiple times.
Repeated Calls from 0420 122 369
One contributor has reported persistent calling behaviour from 0420 122 369 (also written as 0420122369). The pattern involves repeated calls to the same person, with the caller cycling through slightly different numbers each time they ring back. Despite the contributor blocking the number on multiple occasions, calls continue to arrive from variations of 0420122369.
This tactic of changing the final digits to bypass blocks is a known evasion method used by persistent callers attempting to circumvent phone blocking features.
What This Repeated Calling Pattern Suggests
The behaviour reported for 0420 122 369 indicates a coordinated calling campaign rather than accidental contact. The contributor notes that the caller deliberately modifies the end of their number to bypass each block, suggesting the calls are intentional and systematic. This type of activity often accompanies unwanted telemarketing, debt collection attempts, or scam operations designed to wear down recipient resistance.
Call Patterns and Blocking
The contributor blocking 0420122369 repeatedly, only to receive fresh calls from a slightly altered version, suggests the caller has access to multiple number variations within the same range. This is a common tactic used by larger operations rather than individual callers. The use of a mobile number (0420 prefix) rather than a fixed line may provide flexibility for cycling through variations.
What to Do If You Receive Calls from 0420 122 369
If 0420 122 369 calls you:
- Do not: Answer the call, return it, or engage with any voicemail message
- Do: Block the number immediately and keep blocking each new variation that appears
- Do: Let all calls from 0420122369 go to voicemail rather than answering
- Do: Note the exact time and date of repeated attempts for your records
- Do: Consider reporting the number if calls persist despite blocking
What to Do If You Receive SMS from 0420 122 369
If you receive an SMS from 0420 122 369 or any variation:
- Do not: Click any links in the message
- Do not: Reply to the SMS or engage with the sender
- Do: Block the number and any similar variations immediately
- Do: Report the SMS as spam by forwarding it to 0429 999 888
How to Report 0420 122 369
If you experience repeated calls from 0420 122 369 or its variations, you can report the activity to Australian authorities and regulatory bodies:
- ACMA (Australian Communications and Media Authority): Report the number at acma.gov.au - they handle complaints about telemarketing and repeated unwanted calls
- Do Not Call Register: Register your number at donotcall.gov.au to opt out of telemarketing calls (though this may not stop scam or debt collection attempts)
- Scamwatch: If the calls involve any scam attempt, report details to scamwatch.gov.au
- Reverseau: Add your own report here to help other Australians identify this caller and document the pattern of 0420122369 activity
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WRITE A REVIEWFrequently Asked Questions
Why does the caller keep ringing from slightly different numbers when I've blocked 0420 122 369?
Callers using this tactic modify the final digits of their number to bypass phone blocking. Each time you block 0420 122 369, they cycle to a variation (e.g., 0420 122 370, 0420 122 371) from the same range. This allows them to reach you repeatedly despite your blocks. It's a deliberate evasion strategy rather than technical error.
Is 0420122369 a legitimate business number?
The single report for 0420 122 369 describes suspicious repeated calling with deliberate number variation to bypass blocks. This behaviour is not typical of legitimate businesses, which usually accept being blocked or provide a way to opt out. Legitimate callers rarely cycle through number variations to circumvent your security settings.
What should I do if blocking 0420 122 369 isn't stopping the calls?
Continue blocking each new variation of 0420122369 as it appears. Additionally, report the repeated calling pattern to ACMA (acma.gov.au), as persistent attempts to contact someone despite being blocked may violate telemarketing regulations. Keep a record of call dates and times to document the pattern.
Can I report 0420 122 369 to the police?
If calls from 0420 122 369 involve threats, harassment, or scam attempts, you can report to local police or through ReportCyber (cyber.gov.au) if there's any cybercrime element. For general unwanted calls, ACMA is the primary regulator. If you suspect fraud, also report to Scamwatch (scamwatch.gov.au).
Why would someone keep calling from 0420122369 with changing numbers?
This tactic is used by callers attempting to reach people who have already rejected contact. It could be persistent telemarketing, debt collection, or scam operations. The deliberate use of number variations suggests a coordinated effort rather than accidental repeated dialling.
Should I answer the call from 0420 122 369 to find out who it is?
No. Answering signals to the caller that your number is active, which may increase the frequency of calls. The contributor's experience with 0420122369 shows that engaging or even blocking doesn't deter these calls. It's safer to let calls go to voicemail and block each variation as it appears.