04 5119 4217 - 0451194217: Personal Information Request Reports

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Community reports for 04 5119 4217 (0451194217): Callers requesting housing details and personal information with unclear purposes.

Personal Information Request Reports for 04 5119 4217

Three contributors have reported calls from 04 5119 4217 (also written as 0451194217), with two specifically involving unsolicited requests for personal information. The pattern suggests callers are attempting to gather details about housing arrangements under vague or false pretences, raising concerns about data collection or verification scams.

The number is registered as a Vodafone mobile service in Australia. Contributors reporting 0451194217 indicate the callers already had access to their personal details, which may indicate data sourcing from breaches or purchased lists.

What Callers from 04 5119 4217 Are Requesting

One contributor received a call from 04 5119 4217 where the caller directly asked whether they owned or rented their current residence. When questioned about the purpose, the caller claimed they had reached a wrong number and disconnected immediately. This pattern of asking specific housing questions followed by a hang-up is a known tactic to gather real estate or tenancy data.

Another report about 0451194217 involved a caller identifying themselves as representing Atlas Pest Control. The contributor noted the caller had access to their personal details and described the interaction as a 'dodgy data grab', suggesting the caller was not genuinely affiliated with pest control services but using that name as a pretext.

Report Patterns and Timing

The three reports span different timeframes, with the most recent call occurring in January 2026. One contributor received a call but the caller left no message, making intent unclear. The pattern of vague or pretextual reasons for contact, combined with immediate disconnection or deflection when questioned, suggests deliberate evasion rather than legitimate business enquiries.

Contributors reporting calls to 04 5119 4217 have noted the callers appeared to have existing information about them, which raises concerns about how personal details are being compiled and used for these outreach campaigns.

What to Do If You Receive a Call from 04 5119 4217

If 04 5119 4217 calls you:

• Do not: Answer questions about your housing, employment, or personal circumstances. Do not confirm whether you own or rent, or provide any additional personal details.
• Do not: Return the call if it goes to voicemail.
• Do: Hang up immediately if asked for personal information by an unknown caller.
• Do: Block the number (04 5119 4217) in your phone settings if calls repeat.
• Do: Verify independently by contacting any business they claim to represent using a publicly listed phone number, never one provided by the caller.

If a caller claims to represent a legitimate business like pest control or a government service, always end the call and ring the organisation directly using an official contact number to verify.

How to Report 04 5119 4217

If you receive suspicious calls from 04 5119 4217 (0451194217) requesting personal information:

• Report the call to the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) at acma.gov.au. ACMA investigates unwanted calls and can take action against repeat offenders.
• Report the number to Scamwatch at scamwatch.gov.au if you believe it's part of a coordinated scam.
• If the caller claimed to represent a specific business, report the interaction to that organisation directly.
• Consider adding 04 5119 4217 to the Do Not Call Register at donotcall.gov.au, though this applies mainly to telemarketing rather than potential scam calls.
• Contribute your experience to Reverseau so other Australians can identify patterns in calls from 0451194217.

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