04 8122 8584 - 0481228584: Silent Calls and Raffle Impersonation Reports

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04 8122 8584 (0481228584): 11 reports of persistent silent calls, daily contact with no messages, and scam calls impersonating police/PCYC raffles requesting credit card details.

Silent Calls and Raffle Impersonation from 04 8122 8584

Eleven contributors have reported activity from 04 8122 8584 (also written as 0481228584), with a clear pattern of nuisance calling and scam behaviour. The reports span several months and fall into two distinct patterns: persistent silent or hang-up calls with no voicemail left, and impersonation scams involving fake raffles requesting payment details.

The most concerning reports involve callers claiming to represent police raffles or the PCYC (Police Community Youth Club), pressuring recipients to purchase raffle tickets and provide credit card information directly over the phone. Contributors describe the callers as aggressive and insistent when questioned, with one noting "the whole thing smelled like scam."

What Callers from 04 8122 8584 Do

Silent or hang-up calls dominate the activity from 0481228584. Multiple contributors report the caller reaching their number daily or several times per week, then remaining silent or hanging up immediately upon answering. One contributor received calls from 04 8122 8584 every day at the same time without ever leaving a message. Another reported receiving 3 calls in a single week with no voicemail left on any occasion.

The impersonation scam variant is more direct. Callers claim affiliation with police raffles or the PCYC, pushing the sale of raffle tickets exclusively through themselves. When contributors ask questions or express hesitation, callers insist on collecting credit card details over the phone to "complete the purchase." One contributor received a voicemail from 0481228584 saying "sorry no one to take call" despite never having contacted the number, suggesting an automated or spoofed system.

Call Patterns and Timing

Contributors report highly persistent contact from 04 8122 8584. One described calls arriving "every couple of days" over an extended period. Another noted daily calls at the same time for weeks without variation. A third reported three separate calls within a single week. The lack of voicemail messages across most reports suggests either an automated system or deliberate harassment tactics.

All contact appears to be incoming to contributors rather than inbound after a call was made. When one contributor called back after a missed call from 0481228584, the line went silent, further suggesting a spoofed or automated calling system rather than a legitimate business line.

What to Do If You Receive a Call from 04 8122 8584

If 04 8122 8584 calls you:

• Do not: Answer or engage if you don't recognise the caller, provide any personal or financial information, or return the call if you're unsure of the caller's identity
• Do: Let it go to voicemail, block the number immediately if calls repeat, and hang up if the caller hangs up on you or remains silent
• Verify independently: If the caller claims to represent police, PCYC, or any government agency, do not rely on their claim. End the call and contact the organisation directly using a phone number you find yourself on their official website
• Never provide payment details: Legitimate charities and government agencies never request credit card information via unsolicited phone calls

Raffle and Charity Scams Involving 0481228584

Two specific reports from 0481228584 involve fake raffle schemes. Contributors describe callers insisting that raffle tickets can only be purchased directly through them, which is a red flag for fraud. Legitimate raffles operated by charities or government bodies do not conduct sales exclusively through individual phone callers, and they do not request credit card details during calls without established payment systems.

The PCYC and police organisations do run legitimate fundraising raffles, but they never cold-call requesting immediate payment details. If you receive a call claiming to sell PCYC raffle tickets from 04 8122 8584, verify the legitimacy by contacting your local PCYC directly or checking their official website before providing any information.

How to Report 04 8122 8584

Community reports are crucial for identifying patterns like those associated with 0481228584. If you've received calls from this number, contribute your experience to Reverseau to help warn other Australians.

For official reporting:

• Scamwatch (scamwatch.gov.au) - Report raffle scams, impersonation, or requests for payment details
• ACMA (acma.gov.au) - Report persistent silent calls, unwanted calls, and nuisance contact
• Local police - If the caller impersonated police, file a report about the false representation
• Your phone provider - Optus Mobile may be able to investigate or block the number if abuse is reported

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