04 8583 8242 - 0485838242: Spam and Suspicious Calls

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Community reports for 04 8583 8242 (0485838242) describe persistent spam calls and one scam attempt requesting Medicare and personal health information.

Spam and Suspicious Activity on 04 8583 8242

Five contributors have reported calls from 04 8583 8242 (also written as 0485838242), with activity spanning from October to November 2025. The reports indicate a mix of persistent spam calling patterns and at least one scam attempt involving requests for sensitive personal information. The number is allocated to a mobile provider (Pivotel Satellite Pty Limited).

One contributor specifically flagged a scam attempt where the caller requested Medicare details and personal health information (PHI). Three additional reports describe relentless spam calling behaviour, with one contributor noting that 0485838242 calls every day, prompting them to block the number rather than engage.

What Callers from 04 8583 8242 Are Doing

The most serious report about 04 8583 8242 involved a caller requesting sensitive Medicare and personal health information. This type of information request is a strong indicator of a potential identity theft or healthcare fraud attempt.

Beyond the scam attempt, contributors describe the calling pattern as annoying spam rather than specifically targeted attacks. One contributor who answered a call from 0485838242 reported being placed on hold with generic messaging about their call being important - a common tactic used by spam operations to appear legitimate while filtering calls.

Call Frequency and Contributor Experiences

The most concerning pattern is frequency. One contributor reported receiving calls from 04 8583 8242 every single day, leading them to proactively block the number rather than continue answering or letting it ring through. Another contributor described calling back after repeated calls from 0485838242, only to encounter hold queues with generic messaging designed to appear like a legitimate business operation.

Reports about 04 8583 8242 span multiple contact channels - some came through answered calls, others through missed calls. The frequency and persistence suggest automated dialling or systematic calling campaigns rather than isolated misdials.

What to Do If You Receive a Call from 04 8583 8242

If 0485838242 calls you:

• Do not: Provide Medicare details, personal health information, financial information, or any sensitive personal data
• Do not: Return the call or engage with hold menus
• Do: Let it go to voicemail or decline the call immediately
• Do: Block 04 8583 8242 on your phone to stop repeated calls
• Do: Verify any legitimate caller claims by hanging up and calling the official number (not a number provided by the caller)

If a caller from this number claims to represent a government agency or financial institution, do not provide any information. Legitimate organisations like Services Australia will never call asking for sensitive details like Medicare numbers.

What to Do If You Receive an SMS from 04 8583 8242

If you receive a text message from 0485838242:

• Do not: Click any links or reply to the message
• Do not: Call back the number
• Do: Block 04 8583 8242 immediately
• Do: Forward the SMS to 0429 999 888 (Australian spam reporting)
• Do: Delete the message

How to Report 04 8583 8242

If you receive suspicious or spam calls from 04 8583 8242 (0485838242), you can report the activity to Australian authorities:

• Scamwatch (scamwatch.gov.au) - for suspected scams involving personal information requests
• ACMA (acma.gov.au) - Australian Communications and Media Authority handles telemarketing and nuisance call complaints
• ReportCyber (cyber.gov.au) - if the call involved identity theft or fraud attempts
• Do Not Call Register (donotcall.gov.au) - to lodge complaints about persistent unwanted calls

You can also contribute to Reverseau by reporting your experience with 04 8583 8242. Community reports help other Australians identify and avoid the same numbers.

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