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04 8599 3850 (0485993850): 9 reports of silent calls, hang-ups, and callers impersonating energy companies asking for personal information.
Silent Calls and Energy Scam Reports for 04 8599 3850
Nine contributors have reported suspicious activity from 04 8599 3850 (also written as 0485993850), with a clear pattern emerging around silent calls and callers impersonating energy company representatives. The number is registered as a mobile service through Pivotel Satellite.
Two contributors experienced complete silence when answering calls from 04 8599 3850, with one reporting an immediate hang-up. Several other reports describe callers claiming to represent an electricity company but refusing to name which one, despite already knowing the recipient's name. When questioned for verification details, these callers from 0485993850 hung up.
What Callers from 04 8599 3850 Say and Do
The energy company impersonation attempts on 04 8599 3850 follow a pattern. One caller used the recipient's name and immediately started asking their age, clearly probing for personal information. Another caller from 0485993850 claimed to be from an electricity company but couldn't or wouldn't identify which one, and hung up when asked for details to verify the claim.
One contributor reported receiving two calls from 04 8599 3850 where the caller wouldn't reveal their company name but was asking probing questions about the recipient's electricity bill while demonstrating no actual knowledge of their account. The contributor noted this felt suspicious for any legitimate cold call.
Beyond the impersonation attempts, there are reports of strange background noise during calls from 0485993850, with one contributor describing "a bunch of blokes chatting away" in the background, suggesting a call centre operation. Another call went to voicemail with no message, and when the recipient called back, they reached a call centre on hold.
Call Patterns and Timing
Reports of 04 8599 3850 span from late July through January, indicating ongoing activity over several months. The majority of calls were answered rather than missed, suggesting consistent outbound calling patterns. Three reports describe calls that went unanswered or to voicemail with no message left, while others involved direct contact where the caller either remained silent or engaged in conversation.
Contributors reported calls at various times including early morning (around 5:55 AM, 6:49 AM) and throughout regular business hours, indicating no specific time restriction on calls from 0485993850.
What to Do If You Receive a Call from 04 8599 3850
If 04 8599 3850 calls you:
- Do not: Answer questions about your age, personal details, or account information; provide any information that could be used to verify your identity; feel pressured to answer quickly
- Do: Let unknown calls go to voicemail; hang up immediately if the caller won't identify their company; verify any energy company claims by calling the official customer service number on your energy bill
- If silent: Hang up and block the number immediately; do not call back - this may lead to call centre systems
Legitimate energy companies will always identify themselves by name, provide a reason for the call, and respect your request for verification details. They will not hang up when asked to prove who they are.
How to Report 04 8599 3850
If you receive calls from 04 8599 3850 (0485993850), you can report them to:
- ACMA (Australian Communications and Media Authority): Report at acma.gov.au - they investigate complaint patterns for telemarketing and scam calls
- Scamwatch: If you believe this is a scam attempt, report at scamwatch.gov.au with details of what the caller claimed
- Do Not Call Register: Register your number at donotcall.gov.au to reduce unwanted marketing calls
- Block the number: Add 04 8599 3850 to your phone's blocked list to prevent further contact
- Reverseau: Report your experience with 0485993850 to help other Australians identify suspicious calls
Each report strengthens the community data on this number and helps identify patterns of scam activity.
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WRITE A REVIEWRatings Distribution
What Our Users Reviewed
Got a call, just silence on the other end
Call with no message left
Let it go to voicemail, no message
Called twice, wouldn't reveal company name, probing about electricity bill but knew nothing, too fishy for a cold call
Hung up as soon as I answered
strange call with bunch of blokes chatting away
Young bloke claiming to be from energy company, used my name, started asking my age
went to voicemail with no message. tried calling back, ended up on hold with call centre
Call claiming to be from electricity company, didn't name which one. knew my name but hung up when I asked for details
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WRITE A REVIEWFrequently Asked Questions
What happens if I answer a call from 04 8599 3850 and it's silent?
Two contributors have experienced complete silence or immediate hang-ups from 04 8599 3850. If this happens, simply hang up and block the number immediately. Do not call back - one contributor reported that returning a call from 0485993850 reached a call centre on hold. Silent calls are often used to test whether a number is active, and blocking prevents further contact.
Why do callers from 04 8599 3850 already know my name?
Several reports about 04 8599 3850 mention the caller already knew the recipient's full name, which is a red flag. Scammers obtain names through data breaches, public records, or purchased contact lists. This allows them to appear legitimate, but genuine companies verify your account through account numbers or other methods, not by using your name to build false trust. The fact that callers from 0485993850 hung up when asked for verification details suggests they cannot legitimately prove their identity.
Should I answer follow-up calls from 0485993850?
No. One contributor reported receiving two separate calls from 04 8599 3850 where the caller was probing but evasive. This pattern suggests intentional persistence. If 0485993850 calls you after a previous suspicious call, it's best to let it go to voicemail or block the number immediately. Legitimate companies identify themselves on first contact and don't need multiple attempts.
What should I do if a caller from 04 8599 3850 asks for my age or personal details?
Hang up immediately. One contributor reported a caller from 0485993850 claiming to be from an energy company but then immediately asking their age - this is not how legitimate utilities verify accounts. Your age, personal details, and bill information should never be shared with unsolicited callers. Always verify the caller's company by calling the official number on your bill.
Is 04 8599 3850 a real energy company number?
No. Multiple reports indicate callers from 04 8599 3850 claimed to represent an electricity company but could not or would not name which one. This is a clear scam tactic. Legitimate energy companies always identify themselves by their actual business name (e.g., AGL, Origin, Ausgrid) and have published customer service numbers on their bills. If 0485993850 calls claiming to be from your energy provider, hang up and call the number on your bill to verify.
What does the background noise of people talking on calls from 0485993850 mean?
One contributor described hearing 'a bunch of blokes chatting away' in the background during a call from 04 8599 3850, and another mentioned reaching a call centre when calling back. This suggests 0485993850 is associated with a call centre operation, likely making high-volume outbound calls. Legitimate utility companies may operate call centres, but their staff will identify themselves by company name and won't hang up when asked for verification. The evasiveness of callers from 04 8599 3850 when questioned indicates this is not a legitimate operation.