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8 community reports for 04 8000 5909 (0480005909) describing persistent silent calls, robocalls with no message, and hang-ups when answered.
Silent Call and Robocall Reports for 04 8000 5909
Eight contributors have reported persistent calling from 04 8000 5909 (also written as 0480005909) over the past 18 months, with a clear pattern of silent calls and robocalls that hang up immediately when answered. The number is registered as a mobile service through a satellite provider but exhibits behaviour typical of automated calling systems rather than legitimate contact attempts.
The pattern is consistent across reports: 04 8000 5909 initiates calls but either remains silent or disconnects before any conversation occurs. When contributors attempt to return the call to 0480005909, they report getting nothing on the other end. This behaviour strongly suggests a robocall or callback scam system rather than a legitimate business trying to reach people.
What Happens When Contributors Answer 04 8000 5909
Three contributors who answered calls from 04 8000 5909 reported identical experiences: a person or robotic system says "hello" or nothing at all, then immediately hangs up. One contributor described: "bloke said hello then hung up, tried calling back and got nothing." Another noted the caller "doesn't say anything when I answer." A third report stated: "when I finally answered they hung up."
One contributor explicitly identified the pattern as a robocall, noting that 0480005909 "calls many times a day, leaves no message, when I answered they hang up." This suggests the number is operating an automated dialling system designed to detect when someone picks up, then disconnect without explanation. This tactic is often used by scammers testing whether a number is active before launching a follow-up attack, or by callback scam operations that want to generate return calls to a different number.
Call Frequency and Timing
The frequency of calls from 04 8000 5909 ranges from persistent daily contact to sporadic attempts over several days. One contributor reported the number called "4 times in 24 hours, never left a message." Another noted "calls many times a day, leaves no message." Multiple other contributors observed that 0480005909 called "over the last few days" or "three times over a few days" without ever leaving a voicemail or SMS.
The lack of messaging across all eight reports is significant. Legitimate businesses leave voicemails or send SMS when they need to reach someone. The consistent pattern of silent calls or hang-ups from 04 8000 5909 indicates the caller is not interested in actually speaking to anyone - only in triggering a response or detecting live numbers.
What to Do If You Receive a Call from 04 8000 5909
If 0480005909 calls you:
- Do not: Answer the call, return the call, or engage with any follow-up contact. Do not press any number keys if prompted, as this confirms your number is active.
- Do: Let it go to voicemail. Block the number immediately on your phone. If the number continues calling after blocking, contact your phone provider to report the harassment.
- Do not: Click any links or open any attachments if an SMS arrives from 04 8000 5909. Do not reply to messages from this number.
- Do: Report the number to the ACMA (Australian Communications and Media Authority) at acma.gov.au. They track patterns of harassment and robocalling.
If You Receive an SMS from 04 8000 5909
If you receive a text message from 0480005909:
- Do not: Click any links in the message or reply to it. Do not call any phone number mentioned in the SMS.
- Do: Forward the SMS to 0429 999 888, Australia's official spam reporting number. Include a report on Reverseau noting the date and time.
- Do: Delete the message and block the number immediately.
How to Report 04 8000 5909
If you've experienced calls or SMS from this number, report it to these Australian government agencies:
- ACMA (Australian Communications and Media Authority): acma.gov.au - Report unwanted calls and robocalls. The ACMA investigates patterns of harassment and illegal robocalling.
- Scamwatch: scamwatch.gov.au - Report if you believe this is a scam operation. Scamwatch publishes warnings and tracks common scam numbers.
- Spam SMS reporting: Forward suspicious text messages to 0429 999 888
- Do Not Call Register: donotcall.gov.au - Register your number to reduce telemarketing calls. If this number continues calling after registration, report the breach to ACMA.
- Share your experience on Reverseau: Community reports help other Australians identify patterns and stay safe. Include the date, time, and exactly what happened when the number called.
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What Our Users Reviewed
Keeps calling over the last few days, no message or text left
Called three times over a few days, no message left
bloke said hello then hung up, tried calling back and got nothing
called 4 times in 24 hours, never left a message
Scam number, called multiple times, when I finally answered they hung up
Scam,
Calls many times a day, leaves no message, when I answered they hang up.
Multiple calls from this number, never leave messages
Calls persistently but doesn't say anything when I answer
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WRITE A REVIEWFrequently Asked Questions
Why does 04 8000 5909 keep calling but hang up when I answer?
This is a signature robocall or callback scam pattern. The caller from 0480005909 is using an automated system to detect whether your number is active. Once confirmed, they either hang up immediately or initiate a follow-up scam attempt. Contributors report that 04 8000 5909 "calls many times a day, leaves no message, when I answered they hang up" - this repeated pattern indicates an automated system, not a person trying to reach you.
Is 0480005909 a real phone number I should call back?
No. Multiple contributors have reported attempting to call back 0480005909 and getting no response. One contributor explicitly stated: "tried calling back and got nothing." This suggests the number either doesn't accept inbound calls or is part of a spoofed robocall operation where return calls go nowhere. Never call back unknown numbers that have called you.
What should I do if 04 8000 5909 has called me multiple times?
Block the number immediately on your phone. If 0480005909 continues calling after you've blocked it, contact your mobile provider and report the ongoing harassment. Then report the number to the ACMA (acma.gov.au) - they track patterns of repeated unwanted calls. One contributor noted receiving 4 calls in 24 hours from this number; persistent contact like this warrants escalation to authorities.
Why is 04 8000 5909 registered to a satellite provider?
The number 0480005909 is listed as a mobile service through Pivotel Satellite, but the calling behaviour (silent calls, robocalls, disconnections) doesn't match legitimate satellite phone use. Scammers sometimes use legitimate phone service providers' networks to launch campaigns. The service type doesn't guarantee legitimacy - focus on the actual behaviour: 04 8000 5909 calls persistently without ever leaving a message or engaging in conversation.
Could 04 8000 5909 be a legitimate business that's misconfigured?
Unlikely. Eight separate contributors over 18 months have reported identical behaviour from 0480005909: silent calls, robocalls, hang-ups, and no voicemail. A legitimate business that calls customers would leave a message at least once. The consistency of this pattern across reports - "calls persistently but doesn't say anything when I answer," "called three times over a few days, no message left," "calls 4 times in 24 hours, never left a message" - indicates intentional silent calling, not a legitimate contact attempt.
Should I report 04 8000 5909 to Scamwatch?
Yes. Report it at scamwatch.gov.au if you believe this is a scam. While some contributors categorised 0480005909 as 'uncertain,' the robocall and silent call tactics combined with persistent contact match known scam patterns. Scamwatch collects reports and issues public warnings about numbers engaging in this behaviour. You can also report to the ACMA (acma.gov.au) to flag it as an unwanted robocall.