- Suspicious
- Spam
Community reports for 04 8597 4131 (0485974131): 3 reports including persistent daily calls with no voicemail, mystery caller claiming to be 'Ben', and spam classification.
Uncertain and Spam Reports for 04 8597 4131
Three contributors have flagged 04 8597 4131 (also written as 0485974131) for suspicious or unwanted calling activity. The reports paint a picture of a persistent caller with inconsistent behaviour: one report mentions a caller identifying himself as 'Ben Stidville' with no follow-up message, another describes repeated calls with no voicemail left, and a third contributor notes consistent daily calls flagged automatically as spam by their phone system.
This mobile number is provisioned through Pivotel Satellite Pty Limited. The pattern of unanswered calls and abandoned contact attempts suggests either an automated dialling system or a caller who does not engage when connections are made.
What Callers from 04 8597 4131 Do
One contributor received a call from 04 8597 4131 where a person named Ben Stidville was on the line but provided no information about the call's purpose. The contributor reported the interaction as suspicious due to the lack of detail or context.
A second contributor described missing a call from 0485974131 and, when attempting to call back, reached nothing - suggesting either a disconnected number, a one-way calling arrangement, or a spoofed number.
The third report is perhaps most telling: a contributor states that 04 8597 4131 calls them daily and is consistently flagged as spam by their device's built-in call protection. This pattern of repeated contact without voicemail suggests the number may be part of an automated calling campaign or a persistent cold-calling operation.
Call Patterns and Frequency
The most recent report from July 2025 indicates daily calling from 0485974131. This frequency aligns with typical spam or unsolicited telemarketing behaviour rather than a one-off mistaken call. One contributor noted no voicemail was ever left across multiple attempts, which is a common tactic in robocalls or low-effort spam campaigns.
The earlier November 2024 report also confirms the persistent nature, with the contributor's phone automatically filtering 04 8597 4131 as spam.
What to Do If You Receive a Call from 04 8597 4131
If 04 8597 4131 calls you:
- Do not: Answer if you do not recognise the number, return the call to verify, or provide any personal information
- Do: Let it go to voicemail, enable spam filtering on your device, and block the number if calls persist
- Do: Check your phone's built-in call protection settings to automatically reject or flag calls from this number
If the caller leaves a voicemail, listen for any specific context before taking action. Most legitimate callers will leave a detailed message explaining why they called.
How to Report 04 8597 4131
If you have been contacted by 04 8597 4131 and believe it is unwanted or spam:
- Report the number to the ACMA (Australian Communications and Media Authority) at acma.gov.au
- If calls are unsolicited sales or marketing, lodge a complaint with the Do Not Call Register at donotcall.gov.au
- Block the number in your phone's contacts or call filtering app
- Report your experience on Reverseau to help other Australians identify this number
If you suspect the number is being used for scam or fraud, you can also report to Scamwatch at scamwatch.gov.au.
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Bloke named Ben Stidville rang, left no info
No message left, called back and got nothing
Consistently shows as spam, calls me daily
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Who is calling from 04 8597 4131?
One contributor reported a caller identifying as 'Ben Stidville', but provided no other details or purpose. Given the repeated daily calls and lack of voicemail messages from 0485974131, the true identity and intent remain unclear. The number is provisioned as a mobile through Pivotel Satellite Pty Limited.
Why does 04 8597 4131 keep calling me without leaving a message?
Contributors report that 0485974131 calls repeatedly without ever leaving voicemail. This behaviour is typical of automated robocalls, spam campaigns, or low-effort cold-calling operations where the caller does not intend to leave information for callbacks.
Should I call back 04 8597 4131 to find out who it is?
One contributor who attempted to call back 0485974131 reached nothing, suggesting the number may not accept incoming calls. In general, calling back an unknown number can confirm your number is active and result in more calls. It is safer to block 04 8597 4131 and let any legitimate caller leave a voicemail.
Is 04 8597 4131 a scam?
Reports classify this number as spam and uncertain. While no contributor has reported a specific scam (such as impersonation or fraud), the persistent daily calling without voicemail and the lack of legitimate context suggest it is unwanted contact. Block the number if calls continue.
Can I block 04 8597 4131 on my phone?
Yes. Most modern phones have built-in call blocking features. You can add 0485974131 to your blocked contacts list in your phone's settings, or use third-party call protection apps that automatically filter spam. Several contributors have already flagged 04 8597 4131 as spam on their devices.
What should I do if 04 8597 4131 continues to call after I block it?
If 0485974131 persists after blocking, document the dates and times of calls and report to the ACMA at acma.gov.au and the Do Not Call Register at donotcall.gov.au. Screenshot any voicemail or text messages as evidence. You can also contribute your report to Reverseau to alert other Australians.