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Community report for 04 6803 9864 (0468039864): Silent call with no response when answered. Optus mobile number flagged as nuisance.
Silent Call Reports for 04 6803 9864
One contributor has reported receiving a silent call from 04 6803 9864 (also written as 0468039864). When the call was answered, there was complete silence on the line - no greeting, no response, and no background noise. The contributor identified this as a classic scam indicator, suggesting the call was part of a larger pattern of silent calling activity.
The number is allocated to Optus Mobile, a major Australian telecommunications provider. Silent calls like those from 0468039864 are frequently used by scammers to test whether a number is active and monitored by a real person, or to initiate callback scams where the caller hangs up, hoping the recipient will call back and incur charges or connect to a malicious line.
What to Do If You Receive a Call from 04 6803 9864
If 04 6803 9864 calls you:
- Do not: Return the call, stay on the line waiting for a response, or speak personal information
- Do: Hang up immediately, do not return the call, and block the number in your phone settings
- Do: Let the call go to voicemail if you don't recognise the number
- Do: Be aware that silent calls may be testing whether your number is active for later scam attempts
How to Report 04 6803 9864
If you receive a silent call from 0468039864 or any similar number, you can report it to Australian authorities:
- ACMA (Australian Communications and Media Authority): Report unwanted calls and silent calls at acma.gov.au
- Scamwatch: Report suspicious activity at scamwatch.gov.au
- Do Not Call Register: Check if the number is registered at donotcall.gov.au and lodge a complaint if calls continue
- Reverseau: Contribute your own report about 04 6803 9864 to help other Australians identify this number
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What is a silent call and why would someone call 04 6803 9864 without speaking?
A silent call occurs when someone calls but says nothing when you answer. The contributor who received this call from 04 6803 9864 recognised it as a scam tactic. Silent calls are often used to test if your number is active, or to set up callback scams where you're tricked into calling back a premium number. Scammers also use them to verify contact details before launching targeted scams.
Should I call back a silent call from 0468039864?
No. Do not call back 0468039864 or any number that has called you silently. Returning the call could connect you to a premium-rate line, malicious service, or scammer's operation. The contributor's experience with 04 6803 9864 demonstrates why hanging up and blocking is the safest response.
Is 04 6803 9864 definitely a scam number?
Based on the community report, 04 6803 9864 exhibited a silent call pattern consistent with scam activity. However, silent calls can occasionally result from legitimate telemarketing systems with connection delays. The key is the pattern: if 0468039864 calls you silently repeatedly, treat it as a scam indicator and block it immediately.
How can I block calls from 04 6803 9864 on my phone?
Most Australian phones allow you to block numbers directly. On iPhone, go to Recents, tap the (i) next to 04 6803 9864, and select 'Block this Caller'. On Android, open the Phone app, find 0468039864 in your call history, tap the three dots, and select 'Block number'. You can also contact your provider (Optus in this case) to request network-level blocking.
Why is 04 6803 9864 a mobile number and not a business number?
04 6803 9864 is allocated to Optus Mobile, Australia's major mobile network. Scammers sometimes operate from mobile numbers rather than business lines because they're cheaper, easier to obtain, and faster to discard when they're flagged. The mobile allocation doesn't guarantee legitimacy - the silent call behaviour is what made this instance suspicious.
What should I do if I receive multiple silent calls from 0468039864?
If you receive repeated silent calls from 0468039864, immediately block the number, report it to ACMA at acma.gov.au, and lodge a complaint with the Do Not Call Register at donotcall.gov.au. Multiple silent calls from 04 6803 9864 indicate active scam targeting. Do not answer or engage if the number calls again, and consider reporting to your mobile provider as well.