04 8583 8217 - 0485838217: Silent Calls and Nuisance Reports

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04 8583 8217 (0485838217): 6 reports of silent calls, missed calls, and suspicious activity. Contributors report hang-ups and health insurance spam.

Silent Calls and Nuisance Reports for 04 8583 8217

Six contributors have reported activity from 04 8583 8217 (also written as 0485838217), with a mix of silent calls, hang-ups, and missed calls. One contributor specifically noted a silent call where the caller said nothing and disconnected before they could respond. The pattern suggests either automated dialling or deliberate hang-up tactics, with contributors describing the calls as unwanted and suspicious.

The number is registered to a mobile service with a satellite provider allocation. Multiple reports about 0485838217 indicate the caller leaves no voicemail, making it difficult for contributors to identify the source or purpose of the contact.

What Callers from 04 8583 8217 Do

One contributor received a call claiming to be about health insurance, though they described the interaction as fishy. However, the majority of reports involve hang-ups or silent calls where no message is left. Contributors report that when they answer, the caller either disconnects immediately or says nothing before the line goes dead.

Several contributors received missed calls from 04 8583 8217 with no voicemail left behind. This pattern of repeated attempts without leaving any message is typical of robocall or silent call campaigns, where dialling systems test whether numbers are active.

Report Patterns and Timing

Reports span from late October through mid-November, with calls occurring at various times including early morning (01:46) and late evening (00:54). One contributor noted frequent calls from similar numbers, suggesting this may be part of a larger dialling campaign using multiple related phone numbers.

Most reports are for missed or answered calls where the caller disconnected. One contributor mentioned receiving a call from another number but suspected it was related to the same scam operation, implying the caller may be using multiple phone numbers for outreach.

What to Do If You Receive a Call from 04 8583 8217

If 0485838217 calls you:

• Do not: Answer if you don't recognise the number, return the call, or engage with the caller
• Do: Let it ring through to voicemail, block the number if calls repeat, check your phone settings for silent call filtering
• If answered: Hang up immediately if the caller says nothing or is silent, do not provide any personal information
• Do not: Assume silence means the call was accidental - silent calls are often deliberate testing tactics

What to Do If You Receive an SMS from 04 8583 8217

If you receive an SMS from 04 8583 8217 or 0485838217:

• Do not: Click any links in the message, reply to the SMS, or call the number back
• Do: Delete the message immediately, block the number on your phone, forward spam SMS to 0429 999 888 (ACMA spam reporting)
• Save evidence: Take a screenshot of the SMS before deleting, in case you need to report it

How to Report 04 8583 8217

• ACMA (Australian Communications and Media Authority): Report silent calls and nuisance activity at acma.gov.au or call 1300 850 152
• Scamwatch: If you suspect scam activity, report at scamwatch.gov.au
• Do Not Call Register: If this is telemarketing, register your number at donotcall.gov.au to reduce unwanted calls
• Reverseau: Contribute your experience with 04 8583 8217 to help other Australians identify this number
• Block the number: Use your phone's native blocking feature to prevent future calls from 0485838217

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