Phone number 0489 087 142 is allocated as a Australian mobile number, routed through Optus Mobile Pty Limited. Community members have submitted 4 reports about 0489 087 142, with 75% describing it as nuisance activity. Activity has picked up sharply lately - 2 of those reports arrived in the last week alone. The most commonly mentioned tactic is silent call, appearing in roughly 100% of reports.
Quick Assessment
Should I answer?
Unsafe
Most reports for 0489 087 142 describe scam behaviour.
Should I call back?
Do not call back
Only call 0489 087 142 back if you can verify the caller independently.
What to do next?
Block and report
Report 0489 087 142 to Scamwatch if the caller asked for money, pretended to be an organisation, or made threats.
Most Helpful Reports About 0489 087 142
Follow-up call about loans, connected to a loan provider I checked out but didn't finish with
Got a call at a certain time, no voice, just noise, then disconnected
Overview
How People Described 0489 087 142
75% of reports describe this number as nuisance.
How the Contact Happened
Was the Contact Expected?
Assessment based on 4 reports.
Reported Behaviour for 0489 087 142
Tactics People Mentioned
These are the tactics community members identified when reporting interactions with 0489 087 142.
How Interactions Played Out
Of the people who reported contact from 0489 087 142, here is how far the interaction went.
More Context
Reporting Timeline
Reports Over Time
People Looking Up 0489 087 142
Unusually high search activity right now
How Other Readers Rated the Reports
How Much Detail Did People Share?
Most reports include useful detail, and 50% include detailed descriptions.
Number Details
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What People Reported About 0489 087 142
These reports were submitted by community members.
Follow-up call about loans, connected to a loan provider I checked out but didn't finish with
Got a call at a certain time, no voice, just noise, then disconnected
Heard a ding when answered. No voice. Call ended by caller.
Just a ding then silence for 10 seconds before they hung up
Frequently Asked Questions
How does 0489 087 142 try to manipulate people?
People most often mention these tactics: Silent call (100%). That's based on 2 reports with useful detail.
Has 0489 087 142 been active recently?
Looking at the timeline, this number has been getting more reports over time. 2 reports came in over the past month.
How much confidence should I put in these reports?
Based on 4 community reports. People describe different experiences, so the overall picture is mixed. About 50% include detailed descriptions, which helps.
Could 0489 087 142 be a scam?
No - 75% of 4 reports describe nuisance activity, not scam.
Does 0489 087 142 call, text, or both?
Every report references a phone call.
What are the main complaints about 0489 087 142?
The main descriptions people gave: Nuisance (3), Spam (1).
Is 0489 087 142 contacting people out of the blue?
The calls came as a surprise to 100% of people. 0% knew who was calling.
How long have people been reporting 0489 087 142?
The reporting history covers 3 months, from January 2026 - April 2026.