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Community report for 04 8500 2587 (0485002587): One contributor received a call with dead air - no response when answered.
Silent Call Reports for 04 8500 2587
A contributor has reported receiving a silent call from 04 8500 2587 (also written as 0485002587). When the call was answered, there was dead air on the line with no response from the caller. This type of call is commonly associated with automated systems testing active phone numbers or callback scams.
What Happens When You Answer 04 8500 2587
The reported experience with 0485002587 involved picking up to complete silence. No greeting, no background noise, and no response when the contributor spoke. The caller then disconnected. This pattern is typical of either an automated dialler confirming the line is active, or a scammer testing whether the number will answer before attempting a callback scam.
Why Silent Calls from 04 8500 2587 Occur
Silent calls like those from 04 8500 2587 serve several purposes for malicious actors. Some use them to harvest active phone numbers for resale to other scammers. Others employ them as the first stage of callback scams, where silence on initial contact is followed by aggressive callback attempts if you return the call. The mobile allocation for this number (Optus network) may indicate it's a spoofed or compromised account.
What to Do If You Receive a Call from 04 8500 2587
If 04 8500 2587 calls you:
- Do not: Return the call, press numbers to speak to someone, or engage with voicemail requests to call back
- Do: Let the call go to voicemail, hang up immediately if you answer to silence, and block the number in your phone settings
- Do: Screen all incoming calls from unknown numbers going forward
How to Report 04 8500 2587
If you receive silent calls from 04 8500 2587, report the activity to relevant authorities:
- ACMA (Australian Communications and Media Authority) at acma.gov.au - report unwanted calls and silent calls
- Scamwatch at scamwatch.gov.au if you suspect callback scam intent
- Your mobile provider (Optus in this case) - they can investigate account misuse
- Do Not Call Register at donotcall.gov.au to register your number
- Contribute your experience to Reverseau to help other Australians identify this number
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Why did I get dead air when I answered 04 8500 2587?
Silent calls from 0485002587 are typically generated by automated systems testing whether your phone number is active and will answer. Scammers and telemarketers use this information to prioritise numbers for follow-up scam or sales calls. One contributor reported exactly this experience with 04 8500 2587 - answering to complete silence.
Is 04 8500 2587 a callback scam?
Silent calls from 0485002587 are often the first stage of callback scams. The scammer confirms your number answers, then you receive aggressive follow-up calls claiming to be from the ATO, NBN, or banks. However, this specific number has only one report of a silent call so far. If you receive a callback attempt from 04 8500 2587, do not return it.
What should I do if 04 8500 2587 calls again?
If 0485002587 calls you again, block the number immediately in your phone settings. Do not answer, do not return the call, and do not respond to any voicemails. Blocking prevents the number from reaching you further. Report the call to ACMA at acma.gov.au and let Reverseau know about your experience.
Can I trace who is calling from 04 8500 2587?
The number 0485002587 is registered to Optus Mobile, but silent callers often use spoofed or compromised accounts, making the registered owner unreliable. Your best option is to block 04 8500 2587 and report it to ACMA, who investigate patterns of malicious calling on the Optus network.
Is 04 8500 2587 a known scam number?
So far, one contributor has reported a silent call from 04 8500 2587 (0485002587). While this is a single report, silent calls are a red flag for scam or harassing behaviour. Block the number and report it to authorities. If you receive additional calls or callback attempts from this number, report those as well to help build a clearer picture.
How do I report silent calls from 04 8500 2587 to authorities?
Report silent calls from 0485002587 to ACMA at acma.gov.au using their complaints form, and to the Do Not Call Register at donotcall.gov.au. If you believe 04 8500 2587 is part of a callback scam, also report to Scamwatch at scamwatch.gov.au. Contact your mobile provider to report account misuse on the Optus network.