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One contributor reports a suspicious call from 04 5520 7009 (0455207009). Caller said 'hey there' then remained silent and wouldn't identify themselves.
Suspicious Activity Reported for 04 5520 7009
One contributor has reported receiving a suspicious call from 04 5520 7009 (also written as 0455207009). The caller greeted with a casual 'hey there' before going silent and refusing to identify themselves or their purpose. This type of behaviour, while limited to a single report at present, warrants awareness.
The call came through to a Telstra mobile number. The vague greeting followed by silence and avoidance of identification is consistent with either reconnaissance calls or callback scam probing, where callers test whether a number is active before escalating contact.
What Happened During the Call from 04 5520 7009
The contributor answered the call from 0455207009 to hear an initial greeting of 'hey there' with no further explanation. When the caller was asked to identify themselves or state their purpose, they remained silent and did not respond. The contributor found the behaviour evasive enough to report.
This type of interaction differs from typical telemarketing or customer service calls, where representatives typically provide immediate identification and state their reason for calling. The refusal to identify after a casual opening suggests the caller may not have been conducting legitimate business.
What to Do If You Receive a Call from 04 5520 7009
If 04 5520 7009 calls you:
- Do not: Continue the conversation if the caller refuses to identify themselves, provide callback numbers or other identifying information you can verify independently, or allow pressure to make immediate decisions
- Do: Hang up and block the number if contacted again, note the time and date of any calls, report repeat calls to your mobile provider, and check your accounts and credit for unauthorised activity
If 0455207009 calls multiple times with similar behaviour, it may indicate a callback scam setup or number harvesting. Blocking the number is the safest response.
How to Report 04 5520 7009
If you receive suspicious calls from 04 5520 7009, you can report your experience through several channels:
- Reverseau: Report your call or SMS from 0455207009 directly on this site to help other Australians identify this number
- ACMA (Australian Communications and Media Authority): Report unsolicited calls at acma.gov.au
- Scamwatch: If you believe the call was part of a scam attempt, report it at scamwatch.gov.au
- Your mobile provider: Telstra can assist with blocking numbers and investigating suspicious activity on your account
Community reports are valuable in identifying patterns. If you've had contact from 04 5520 7009, contributing your report helps build a clearer picture of this number's behaviour.
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WRITE A REVIEWFrequently Asked Questions
What does it mean if someone calls and says 'hey there' then goes silent?
This behaviour is often used by scammers or spam callers to verify that a number is active and monitored by a real person. The caller from 04 5520 7009 in this report used exactly this tactic. Once they confirm someone answered, they may attempt follow-up contact with a scam pitch, or they may have simply been testing your number's validity before selling it to other scammers. Either way, hanging up and blocking 0455207009 is the safest response.
Should I call back a number that called me like 04 5520 7009?
No. Do not call back 04 5520 7009 or any unknown number that refused to identify itself. Callback scams rely on people returning missed calls to premium-rate or overseas numbers. Since the caller from 0455207009 would not state their purpose or identity, there is no legitimate reason to initiate contact with them.
Is one report about 04 5520 7009 enough to be concerned?
A single suspicious report can indicate the number is being tested for scam purposes, even if it's not yet widely known. The behaviour described in the report about 0455207009-a greeting with refusal to identify-is a classic probing tactic. If more reports accumulate, it would suggest a coordinated campaign. For now, blocking 04 5520 7009 and monitoring your accounts is prudent.
Why would a caller from 0455207009 refuse to say who they are?
Legitimate organisations always provide immediate identification. Refusal to identify suggests the caller has something to hide-either they're testing your number, conducting unauthorised surveys, or planning a follow-up scam. The contributor's experience with 04 5520 7009 shows classic evasive behaviour that warrants treating the number as suspicious until proven otherwise.
What should I do if 04 5520 7009 calls me multiple times?
If 0455207009 calls you repeatedly with the same evasive behaviour, block the number on your Telstra mobile immediately. Repeat silent or evasive calls are a strong indicator of spam or scam activity. You can also report it to your mobile provider and to ACMA at acma.gov.au. Document each call with the date and time in case further action is needed.
Could 04 5520 7009 be a pocket dial or accidental call?
Unlikely. An accidental pocket dial would typically include background noise, confusion, or an apology when the caller realises the mistake. The caller from 0455207009 deliberately greeted with 'hey there' and then remained silent when asked to identify themselves, indicating intentional dialling and deliberate evasiveness rather than an accident.