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0480 005 176 (0480005176): Community reports include bank impersonation, silent calls, robocalls, and insurance inquiry claims. Mobile number flagged for multiple tactics.
Spam, Scam and Silent Call Reports for 0480 005 176
Four contributors have reported activity from 0480 005 176 (also written as 0480005176), describing a mix of tactics including silent calls, bank impersonation, and persistent robocalls. The number is registered as a mobile service, and reports span from August 2024 to January 2026, suggesting ongoing problematic activity.
The reports indicate this number engages in multiple unwanted calling patterns rather than a single coordinated scam. Contributors have experienced silent disconnections, false claims of affiliation with major Australian banks, and repeated robocall spam despite requesting to be removed from contact lists.
What Callers from 0480 005 176 Say and Do
One contributor received a call claiming to be from Commonwealth Bank regarding an enquiry the recipient had not made. The contributor noted this was particularly suspicious because they bank with Westpac, not CBA, indicating the caller either lacked accurate targeting or was using shotgun impersonation tactics.
Another report described receiving multiple calls from 0480005176 that appeared to be robocalls. The contributor explicitly stated they tried saying "STOP" to cease contact, but the calls continued regardless. This pattern of persistence after explicit refusal is typical of low-quality spam operations that ignore compliance requests.
A third contributor reported contact from someone claiming to be from AIA insurance, asking for a person named Rebecca. Notably, this contributor received both a call from 0480 005 176 and a follow-up email from the same entity, and the initial call came from what appeared to be a residential number before a mobile number, suggesting call spoofing or multiple contact attempts.
One contributor simply reported that the caller from 0480 005 176 hung up immediately and left no voicemail, consistent with silent call or dead air patterns where numbers are dialled but no message is left.
Report Patterns and Timing
The earliest report dates to August 2024, with activity continuing through January 2026. Two reports were logged in 2024-2025, with the most recent in January 2026, suggesting this number has maintained problematic behaviour over an 18-month period.
All four reports came through answered calls rather than voicemails, indicating the contributors picked up or the calls connected. The allocation data shows this is a mobile number (pivotel-satellite-pty-limited), which is noteworthy because legitimate outbound calling campaigns often use geographic landlines or toll-free numbers for authenticity.
What to Do If You Receive a Call from 0480 005 176
If 0480 005 176 calls you:
- Do not: Confirm your identity, provide personal details, or engage with requests for verification information
- Do not: Return the call or assume the caller is legitimate based on their stated affiliation
- Do: Let unknown calls go to voicemail or hang up immediately
- Do: Block the number in your phone's contacts (mark as spam)
- Do: If the caller claims to be from your bank, hang up and call your bank's official number (found on your card or statement) to verify the enquiry directly
- Do: If the caller claims to be from an insurance company, contact that company using their publicly listed phone number before providing any information
What to Do If You Receive an SMS from 0480 005 176
If 0480005176 sends you a text message:
- Do not: Click any links in the message
- Do not: Reply to the message or confirm your identity
- Do: Block the number immediately
- Do: Forward the SMS to 0429 999 888 (Australia's spam report number) to report it
- Do: Take a screenshot of the message in case you need to reference it later
How to Report 0480 005 176
If you receive unwanted calls or SMS from 0480 005 176, you can report the activity to Australian authorities:
- ACMA (Australian Communications and Media Authority): Report spam calls and SMS at acma.gov.au or via their Spam Complaints form
- Scamwatch: If the call involved a scam attempt (false claims, impersonation, financial pressure), report details at scamwatch.gov.au
- Do Not Call Register: Register your number at donotcall.gov.au to opt out of telemarketing calls (though this does not stop scammers)
- Your bank or financial institution: If 0480 005 176 impersonated your bank, report the call directly to your bank's fraud team
- Reverseau: Add your experience with 0480005176 to our community reports to help other Australians identify this number
FAQ
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What Our Users Reviewed
They've rung and bailed three times now
They hung up and left no message
Claimed to be from Comm Bank about an enquiry I didn't make, I'm with Westpac, dodgy
Caller said they were from AIA insurance asking for Rebecca, also got an email from them, called from mobile then residential number, blocked both
Constant spam calls, tried saying STOP but they keep calling
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WRITE A REVIEWFrequently Asked Questions
Why did 0480 005 176 hang up without saying anything?
Silent calls from 0480005176 are typically used to confirm a number is active and answered by a real person. The caller then adds that number to their calling list for future contact. Some contributors report this is part of robocall campaigns that automatically dial numbers and disconnect if a human answers, to be called back later by live operators. Block 0480 005 176 to prevent follow-up calls.
Can I trust a call claiming to be from Commonwealth Bank if it comes from 0480 005 176?
No. One contributor received a call from 0480005176 claiming to be from CBA about an enquiry, yet the contributor banks with Westpac. This is a clear red flag that the caller was either impersonating the bank or using generic impersonation tactics. Banks like CBA will always call you from official bank numbers, never from random mobile numbers. If you receive such a call from 0480 005 176, hang up immediately and call your actual bank using the number on your card.
What should I do if I said STOP to calls from 0480 005 176 but they keep calling?
If 0480005176 continues calling after you've explicitly requested they stop, this indicates they are ignoring compliance with the Do Not Call Register or are a scam operation without legitimate business practices. Block the number in your phone immediately. You can also report the repeated unwanted calls to ACMA at acma.gov.au, providing details of when you asked them to stop and how many times they've called since.
Is 0480 005 176 safe if it's calling about insurance?
No. One contributor reported receiving a call from 0480005176 claiming to be from AIA insurance, followed by a suspicious email. The caller also used different numbers (residential then mobile), a tactic called spoofing that legitimate insurers don't use. Never provide personal information to unsolicited callers. If you have a genuine insurance policy, contact your insurer directly using the phone number on your policy documents.
Can I block 0480 005 176 on my phone?
Yes. Most Australian phones allow you to block numbers in your contacts or settings. Mark 0480005176 as spam or blocked, and future calls will be silently rejected. Note that blocking prevents calls from reaching you but does not stop the caller from attempting to reach your number. For persistent harassment, combine blocking with a report to ACMA.
Should I call back 0480 005 176 to ask who they are?
No. Do not return calls to 0480005176 or engage with the number. Calling back confirms to the operator that your number is monitored by an active person, which can increase the frequency of calls. If the call was important, the caller would leave a voicemail or send an email. Legitimate organisations do not require you to call them back to verify their identity-you should always initiate contact using official published numbers.