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Community report for 0422 625 817 (0422625817): Silent call with heavy breathing and unusual noises. Optus mobile number flagged as nuisance.
Silent Call Reports for 0422 625 817
One contributor has reported receiving a silent call from 0422 625 817 (also written as 0422625817). When the call was answered, the contributor heard heavy breathing and strange noises rather than a person attempting conversation. The call came through on an Optus mobile number and has been flagged in our community database as a nuisance call.
Silent calls with audible background noise are often associated with callback scams or automated systems testing whether a number is active. The presence of heavy breathing and unusual noises rather than a sales pitch or recorded message suggests this may be part of a larger calling campaign targeting active phone numbers.
What Callers from 0422 625 817 Do
Based on the report for 0422625817, when answered, the call does not result in a person speaking. Instead, the caller leaves heavy breathing and odd noises on the line. This behaviour is characteristic of callback scams, where the intent is to record a response (like "hello" or "yes") that can later be used to impersonate consent in telemarketing or fraud scenarios.
The contributor who answered 0422 625 817 experienced no attempted pitch or explanation, just silence punctuated by breathing sounds. This type of call often disconnects after a few seconds if the recipient doesn't engage, making it difficult to gather further information about the caller's intent.
Why This Type of Call Matters
Silent calls with background noise can indicate your number has been added to a calling list being tested for responsiveness. Scammers often use silent calls as a first step to identify which numbers are monitored or answered by real people, before launching follow-up scam attempts. Some callback scam operations use the recording of your response to later claim you authorised a transaction or service.
What to Do If You Receive a Call from 0422 625 817
If 0422 625 817 calls you:
- Do not: Speak, confirm your name, say "yes", or respond verbally to silence or breathing sounds
- Do not: Return the call or press any digits if prompted
- Do: Hang up immediately without saying anything
- Do: Block the number 0422625817 in your phone settings to prevent future calls
- Do: If repeated calls continue, contact your mobile provider (Optus in this case) to request additional blocking
Your silence and lack of verbal response is the best defence against callback scams. By not engaging, you prevent your voice or responses from being recorded and misused.
How to Report 0422 625 817
If you receive unwanted calls from 0422 625 817 or 0422625817, you can report them to Australian authorities:
- ACMA (Australian Communications and Media Authority): Report silent calls and callback scams at acma.gov.au. ACMA tracks patterns across multiple reports to identify organised calling campaigns.
- Scamwatch: If the call appears to be part of a wider scam, report details at scamwatch.gov.au
- Do Not Call Register: Register your number at donotcall.gov.au to opt out of legitimate telemarketing. This also helps authorities identify illegitimate callers.
- Your mobile provider: Contact Optus directly to report the number and request additional filtering on your account.
- Reverseau: Contribute your own experience with 0422 625 817 to help other Australians identify this number. Community reports build a clearer picture of calling patterns.
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WRITE A REVIEWFrequently Asked Questions
What does a callback scam do with my voice?
Callback scams record your verbal responses (especially "yes" or your name) and use audio clips in fraudulent telemarketing claims, fake debt collection demands, or false warranty authorisations. By not responding to 0422 625 817 or 0422625817, you prevent this. Never say anything when you hear silence, breathing, or unusual noises.
Why does 0422 625 817 call and then hang up?
Silent calls from 0422625817 that disconnect quickly are often testing whether your number is active and monitored. Once confirmed, your number may be passed to other scam operations or called again later with a scripted pitch. This is why blocking 0422 625 817 after the first call is important.
Is 0422 625 817 definitely a scam?
Based on the single report, 0422625817 displays behaviour consistent with callback scams or nuisance calling operations - specifically silent calls with heavy breathing. One contributor has flagged it, but more reports would help confirm a pattern. If you experience calls from 0422 625 817, blocking it is a safe precaution.
Should I answer calls from unknown numbers?
For calls from numbers like 0422 625 817, letting them go to voicemail is safer. If you do answer an unknown number and hear only silence or breathing (like the report for 0422625817), hang up immediately without responding. Legitimate callers will leave a message.
How do I block 0422 625 817 on my phone?
On most Australian phones, save 0422625817 as a contact, then access your call settings to add it to a blocked list. For Optus customers, you can also contact Optus support to request additional carrier-level blocking. This prevents 0422 625 817 from reaching you even if the caller tries again.
What's the difference between silent calls and telemarketing?
Telemarketing calls from legitimate businesses will connect you to a person or leave a recorded message. Silent calls from numbers like 0422625817 (with only breathing or noise) are typically callback scams or robocall testing, not legitimate sales calls. Report silent calls from 0422 625 817 to ACMA, not just the Do Not Call Register.