- Spam
- Uncertain
- Scam
Community reports for 04 8586 8007 (0485868007): Health insurance spam, missed calls, and one scam attempt requesting personal information.
Spam and Scam Reports for 04 8586 8007
Six contributors have flagged 04 8586 8007 (also written as 0485868007) for unwanted contact. The number, allocated to a mobile service provider, has generated a mixed pattern of spam calls, silent attempts, and one scam-related contact involving a request for personal information.
The majority of reports about 0485868007 involve health insurance sales pitches. One contributor who answered a call from 04 8586 8007 reported the caller claimed to be selling health insurance, then hung up abruptly when questioned. Multiple other contributors received calls from this number but did not answer, noting no voicemail was left behind.
What Callers from 04 8586 8007 Say
When reaching contributors, callers from 04 8586 8007 have primarily attempted health insurance sales. One contributor described answering a call where the caller appeared confused, saying "sorry didn't understand" before ending the call. This behaviour differs from typical cold sales calls and may indicate either a poorly targeted dialling campaign or deliberate call-and-hang patterns.
More concerning, one contributor reported receiving a call from 0485868007 where the caller actively tried to extract personal information. This represents the scam component of the reports for this number, suggesting it may be used by multiple operators or has been involved in both unwanted marketing and information-harvesting attempts.
Call Patterns and Contributors' Experiences
Over a month-long span (early December to early January), six separate contributors encountered 04 8586 8007. Three reports involved calls that went unanswered, with callers leaving no message. One contributor who answered described a health insurance pitch that ended abruptly. Another contributor answered to find the caller requesting personal details.
The lack of voicemail messages across multiple calls suggests either automated dialling or deliberate patterns to avoid leaving evidence of the contact attempt. Several contributors noted they did not recognise the number and chose not to answer, consistent with unknown mobile number behaviour.
What to Do If You Receive a Call from 04 8586 8007
If 04 8586 8007 calls you:
- Do not: Answer if you don't recognise the number, share personal or financial information, or call the number back
- Do: Let the call go to voicemail, block the number if it calls repeatedly, and hang up immediately if you do answer and the caller requests personal details
- For health insurance queries: If you're genuinely interested in insurance, only engage with providers you contacted directly or call their official numbers from their website
If the caller from 04 8586 8007 asks for your date of birth, address, Medicare number, bank details, or other personal information, treat this as a major warning sign and end the call at once.
How to Report 04 8586 8007
If you receive unwanted calls or scam attempts from 04 8586 8007 (0485868007), report the number to:
- ACMA (Australian Communications and Media Authority): acma.gov.au - Report spam calls and telecommunications breaches
- Scamwatch: scamwatch.gov.au - Report any scam-related contact, including attempts to request personal information
- Do Not Call Register: donotcall.gov.au - Register your number and lodge complaints about unsolicited marketing calls, though this applies primarily to organisational telemarketing
- Reverseau: Share your experience with 04 8586 8007 on this site to help other Australians identify unwanted callers
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What Our Users Reviewed
Phone flagged as spam caller, let it ring out, no message
Rang but didn't leave a message or call back
Health insurance spammer, said sorry didn't understand then hung up
Didn't recognize the number so didn't answer, no message left
Trying to get personal info out of you
Tried to sell health insurance
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WRITE A REVIEWFrequently Asked Questions
Why is 04 8586 8007 calling me with health insurance offers?
Multiple contributors report 04 8586 8007 (0485868007) is being used for health insurance sales calls. These appear to be unwanted telemarketing attempts. Do not engage with unsolicited health insurance offers from unknown numbers - hang up and contact your actual insurance provider directly if you have questions about your policy.
What should I do if 04 8586 8007 asks for my personal information?
Hang up immediately. One contributor reported a call from 0485868007 where the caller specifically tried to extract personal information. Legitimate organisations do not request personal details like Medicare numbers, bank information, or dates of birth via unsolicited calls. End the call at once and report it to Scamwatch (scamwatch.gov.au).
Is 04 8586 8007 a scam or just spam?
04 8586 8007 (0485868007) shows a mixed pattern. Three of six reports classify the contact as spam (health insurance marketing), two as uncertain (missed calls with no message), and one as a scam attempt involving personal information requests. It appears to be primarily used for unwanted health sales, but the personal information request warrants caution.
Why does 04 8586 8007 call and not leave a message?
Several contributors received calls from 0485868007 with no voicemail left. This pattern is common with automated dialling systems used by spammers and scammers, where the system dials numbers but does not connect to a live operator or voice message system if the call goes unanswered. This is a typical behaviour of unwanted marketing campaigns.
How do I block 04 8586 8007 permanently?
Most Australian mobile phones allow you to block numbers directly. On iPhone, go to the call log, select 04 8586 8007, and choose 'Block this Caller'. On Android, open the Phone app, find 0485868007 in your call history, and select 'Block number'. You can also report it to your service provider and request filtering assistance.
Should I report 04 8586 8007 to the Do Not Call Register?
You can report unwanted calls from 04 8586 8007 via the Do Not Call Register at donotcall.gov.au, though this primarily addresses organisational telemarketing. For scam or spam concerns, Scamwatch (scamwatch.gov.au) and ACMA (acma.gov.au) are more appropriate channels. Contributing your report to Reverseau also helps other Australians avoid 0485868007.