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6 community reports for 04 8583 7667 (0485837667): callers fishing for personal info, silent calls, and government battery incentive spam. Mobile number showing scam patterns.
Personal Info Request and Silent Call Reports for 04 8583 7667
Six contributors have reported suspicious activity from 04 8583 7667 (also written as 0485837667), with a clear pattern of scammers attempting to extract personal information and silent calls designed to provoke callback responses. The most distinctive tactic involves callers asking contributors to confirm their identity before even identifying themselves or explaining the purpose of the call - a reversal of legitimate phone interaction that should immediately trigger suspicion.
The number appears to be a mobile service through Pivotel Satellite, and contributors indicate it operates as part of a coordinated campaign using similar sequential numbers to increase call volume and bypass blocking attempts.
What Callers from 04 8583 7667 Do
One contributor received a call from 0485837667 where the caller, described as having poor English, immediately demanded confirmation of identity without introducing themselves or stating their purpose. When the contributor questioned this backwards approach and refused to provide information without knowing who was calling, the caller appeared confused and the contributor hung up.
A second report described a call from 04 8583 7667 attempting to sell "government battery incentives" - a common scam framework. The contributor hung up mid-sentence and blocked the number.
Multiple contributors reported silent calls from this number alongside related numbers like 0485 837 448. These silent calls follow a typical callback scam pattern: callers ring and hang up immediately, hoping the recipient will call back and incur costs or enable further contact.
Calling Patterns and Related Numbers
Contributors note that 04 8583 7667 operates as part of a series of similar numbers, suggesting an organised campaign rather than random scam activity. One contributor explicitly warned that the number "keeps ringing alongside 0485 837 448" and won't stop calling despite blocking attempts. Another report mentions a "series of bombarding calls" - indicating this number is used repeatedly in rapid succession.
The timing of reports spans late October through November 2025, with calls occurring at various times including early morning (0836 hours), dinner time (around 1959 hours), and very early morning (0544 hours). This suggests either automated dialling or coordinated calling with flexible timing.
What to Do If You Receive a Call from 04 8583 7667
If 04 8583 7667 calls you:
- Do not: Confirm your name, address, date of birth, or any personal details before asking who is calling and why
- Do not: Return a callback if the caller hangs up - this is a known scam tactic
- Do not: Engage with requests to verify information - legitimate organisations already have this data
- Do: Hang up immediately if the caller cannot clearly identify themselves before asking for your information
- Do: Block the number after the first suspicious call
- Do: If they mention government services (battery incentives, energy rebates, etc.), independently verify by contacting the official organisation directly using a number from their website
What to Do If You Keep Receiving Calls from 04 8583 7667
Contributors report that 0485837667 continues calling despite blocking, likely because the scam operation uses multiple related numbers in sequence. If you experience repeated calls from this number and related numbers:
- Block each new number as it appears
- Do not answer or engage - silence encourages them to move on
- Contact your phone provider about call filtering or blocking services
- Report the number and the pattern to ACMA (Australian Communications and Media Authority) at acma.gov.au
- Lodge a report with Scamwatch at scamwatch.gov.au, specifically mentioning the coordinated number series
How to Report 04 8583 7667
If you receive scam or nuisance calls from 04 8583 7667 (0485837667), report them through these official channels:
- Scamwatch: scamwatch.gov.au - report the call and describe what the caller claimed or requested
- ACMA (Australian Communications and Media Authority): acma.gov.au - lodge a formal complaint about the scam or nuisance call
- Do Not Call Register: donotcall.gov.au - register your number if you wish to reduce telemarketing calls (note: this does not stop scammers, but helps with legitimate telemarketers)
- Your phone provider: Contact your mobile provider directly to report the number and request additional call filtering
- Reverseau community: Share your experience here to help other Australians identify this number and pattern
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WRITE A REVIEWRatings Distribution
What Our Users Reviewed
Poor English speaking scammer asking me to confirm who I was before they even got to why they were calling or even who they were.
Told her it was happening and if she called me, she should have that information if it was a legitimate call.
She appeared baffled by this, so I took the opportunity to hang up and block.
Annoying dinner time nuisance caller trying to flog me some government battery incentives.
Hung up on him mid sentence and blocked number.
Keeps ringing alongside 0485 837 448, answered but silence on other end, won't quit calling
Scam call! Using series of similar numbers and keep calling. Just ignore it!
Fishing for personal info
Answered with hello and they hung up, part of series of bombarding calls
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WRITE A REVIEWFrequently Asked Questions
Why did the caller from 04 8583 7667 ask for my name before identifying themselves?
This is a classic scam tactic reported for 0485837667. Legitimate organisations call you to provide a service and introduce themselves first. Scammers ask you to confirm your identity to verify they've reached someone at that number, then use that confirmation as a hook for further conversation. Hanging up and blocking, as one contributor did, is the correct response.
Is 04 8583 7667 calling about a real government battery incentive scheme?
No. One contributor reported that 0485837667 claimed to offer "government battery incentives." If this were real, the caller would identify which government scheme (state or federal), and you could independently verify by contacting that organisation directly. Scammers reference real government programs to gain credibility. Check official government websites rather than trusting unsolicited callers.
What should I do if 04 8583 7667 calls and hangs up immediately?
This is a silent call or callback scam. Contributors report this pattern with 0485837667 - they ring and hang up hoping you'll call back out of curiosity. Do not return the call. Returning calls to unknown numbers can incur costs and provides the scammer with confirmation that your number is active. Block the number and ignore it.
Why does 04 8583 7667 keep calling even after I block it?
Contributors note that 0485837667 operates as part of a series of similar numbers (like 0485 837 448), suggesting an organised campaign. Scammers use multiple sequential numbers to bypass individual blocking. Block each new number as it appears, and report the pattern to ACMA at acma.gov.au so they can investigate the coordinated operation.
How do I know if a call from 04 8583 7667 is legitimate?
If 0485837667 calls claiming to be from a government agency or company, it is not legitimate. Real organisations do not call and immediately demand personal information before identifying themselves. Legitimate callers introduce themselves first, explain why they're calling, and provide a way to verify their identity independently. If in doubt, hang up and contact the organisation directly using a number from their official website.
Should I report 04 8583 7667 to ACMA or Scamwatch?
Yes, report 0485837667 to both. Scamwatch (scamwatch.gov.au) collects information about scam patterns and alerts consumers. ACMA (acma.gov.au) investigates breaches of telecommunications law and can take action against scam operators. Including details like what the caller claimed and when the calls occurred helps these agencies build cases and protect other Australians from 04 8583 7667.