04 8587 7164 - 0485877164: Robocall Reports

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Community reports for 04 8587 7164 (0485877164) describe automated robocalls leaving hold music, gaming sounds, and fake survey messages on voicemail.

Robocall Reports for 04 8587 7164

Eight contributors have reported calls from 04 8587 7164 (also written as 0485877164), with the majority describing automated robocall activity rather than live callers. The pattern is distinctive: calls that leave lengthy voicemail messages containing only background sounds like hold music, gaming audio, or call-waiting tones instead of any spoken message or purpose.

Three reports specifically identify 0485877164 as a robocall operation, while others describe the audio-only nature of the calls. The phone number is allocated to a mobile service, yet the automated behaviour suggests it may be spoofed or misused for campaign calling.

What Callers from 04 8587 7164 Leave on Voicemail

Contributors describe voicemail messages from 04 8587 7164 ranging from 90 seconds to over 4 minutes in length, containing only non-speech audio. One report noted "two minutes of voicemail with call waiting sound." Another described "hold music" lasting 1.5 minutes. A third contributor received a 4.5-minute voicemail of pure hold music with no message or purpose stated.

One contributor who answered a live call from 0485877164 heard "80s retro gaming music" rather than a greeting or message. In at least two cases, contributors identified the calls as "scam political survey bot call" or "market research," suggesting the robocall may be attempting to impersonate legitimate survey operations while leaving no actual content.

Call Patterns and Timing

Reports for 04 8587 7164 span from early March through late January, with the most concentrated activity in mid-March 2025. Calls arrived across different times of day, including one at 22:28 (late evening) and another at 03:13 (early morning). Most calls went unanswered and triggered voicemail systems, though at least two contributors did answer and heard only audio content.

The lack of any spoken message or call purpose, combined with the robocall tactic, suggests this is either a malfunctioning automated system or deliberate noise-calling designed to clog voicemail systems or waste recipient time.

What to Do If You Receive a Call from 04 8587 7164

If 04 8587 7164 calls you:

• Do not: Answer if you do not recognise the number, return missed calls, or engage with any prompt or message
• Do: Let the call go to voicemail, block the number immediately after, and do not listen to lengthy voicemail messages from unknown numbers
• Important: Do not press any keypad numbers or respond to robocall prompts, as this confirms your number is active and may increase future calls
• If contacted repeatedly: Report the number to the ACMA and consider registering with the Do Not Call Register

How to Report 04 8587 7164

Robocalls are a serious issue in Australia and should be reported to authorities and the community:

• Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA): Report via acma.gov.au - ACMA tracks unwanted calls and can take action against persistent robocallers
• Do Not Call Register: Register your number at donotcall.gov.au to reduce telemarketing calls (robocalls are typically excluded, but registration may reduce some automated dialling)
• Scamwatch: If the call mentioned surveys, products, or financial offers, report via scamwatch.gov.au
• Reverseau: Report your experience with 04 8587 7164 (0485877164) to help other Australians identify this number and protect against similar calls

Why Robocallers Use Numbers Like 04 8587 7164

Robocallers often use mobile numbers (starting with 04) because they appear more local and trustworthy than toll-free or 1800 numbers. The number may be spoofed, compromised, or legitimately allocated but misused. The lack of any actual message content suggests either a technical failure in the robocall system or intentional harassment designed to disrupt recipients without leaving evidence of a specific scam pitch.

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