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22 community reports for 0489 916 453 (0489916453) describe persistent daily calls, silent calls, robocalls, and financial scam attempts. Most callers leave no messages.
Persistent Call Pattern Reports for 0489 916 453
Twenty-two contributors have reported sustained unwanted contact from 0489 916 453, also written as 0489916453. The number is allocated as a mobile service through Pivotel Satellite. Unlike typical spam operations that rotate numbers frequently, this caller maintains a remarkably consistent identity, which several contributors found unusual. The pattern suggests either a determined individual or an organised campaign that refuses to change tactics despite blocking.
Reports span over a year, with contributors describing relentless contact patterns. One contributor received 14 calls within six weeks with no messages left. Another noted daily calls over an extended period. The persistence is a defining characteristic of 0489 916 453 that distinguishes it from typical rotating spam numbers.
What Callers from 0489 916 453 Do
The behaviour associated with 0489916453 is highly varied, suggesting either multiple callers using the same number or a coordinated operation with different scripts. Contributors report several distinct patterns:
Silent calls comprise a notable portion of activity from 0489 916 453. One contributor received calls that were silent for 30 seconds, prompting them to avoid speaking to prevent voice recording. Another reported the caller simply hung up without explanation.
Robocall activity also appears in reports about 0489916453. One contributor described a robotic "press one for Chinese or English" routine, with similar calls continuing from different numbers afterward, suggesting the number may be part of a larger robocall network.
Financial impersonation attempts have also been reported. A female caller claiming to be "Louise from Grantham home" offered to provide $30,000 unsolicited, speaking from a noisy call centre background with an Australian accent. When the recipient declined, the caller persisted, suggesting ways to spend the money on holidays or mortgages. Another report described a caller from "Circular Quay peddling finance junk" who became snarky when rejected and hung up after repetition.
Call Patterns and Timing
Contributors report receiving missed calls and answered calls from 0489 916 453 distributed across various times. Several contributors noted the number calls repeatedly without leaving voicemail or SMS messages, making it impossible to understand the caller's intent. One contributor received four calls since last year and attempted to contact the number back without response. Another received calls every day or every few days consistently.
The blocking phenomenon is particularly notable with 0489916453. Multiple contributors reported that blocking the number did not stop contact, either because the same number persisted or because similar calls arrived from different numbers immediately after blocking. One contributor stated: "blocked it but still getting notices." Another reported: "blocked it but similar calls keep coming from different numbers every few days." This suggests either sophisticated number spoofing or coordination across multiple phone lines.
What to Do If You Receive a Call from 0489 916 453
If 0489 916 453 calls you, do not engage with any financial offers or requests. Hang up immediately if the caller claims to represent a financial company, particularly if offering unsolicited money or loans. Do not provide personal information, financial details, or consent to any service.
For silent calls from 0489916453, do not speak if the line is silent, as speaking may confirm your number is active and result in increased contact. Simply hang up. If 0489 916 453 calls repeatedly despite blocking, document each call with the date and time.
Block 0489916453 on your phone immediately. If the number continues calling after blocking, your phone provider may be able to implement carrier-level blocking or provide additional options. Contact your mobile provider if blocking is ineffective.
How to Report 0489 916 453
Report this number to Australian government resources as text only:
Scamwatch (scamwatch.gov.au) accepts reports of scam calls and financial fraud attempts. ACMA (acma.gov.au) handles complaints about persistent unwanted calls and robocalls. The Do Not Call Register (donotcall.gov.au) allows you to opt out of telemarketing, though this number may not comply with those requirements.
If you believe 0489 916 453 is connected to identity theft or financial fraud, report to ReportCyber (cyber.gov.au).
Contributing your experience with 0489916453 to Reverseau helps the community understand the scope and nature of this caller's activity. Each report strengthens the safety intelligence record for this number and helps others recognise the behaviour.
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What Our Users Reviewed
Tried getting my financial details out of me
Number I didn't know, so I let it go
Ringing constantly over 20 times daily, sometimes twice, answered once and they hung up, never leaves a message
Keep getting calls from this same number, blocked it but still getting notices. Fella won't give up, weird that it's the same number instead of changing like the usual spammers
Keeps harassing with the press one for Chinese or English routine, blocked it but similar calls keep coming from different numbers every few days
14 calls in past 6 weeks, no messages ever left, blocked
Keeps calling every day, blocked
Both silent for 30 seconds, I didn't speak to avoid them recording my voice
Couple of calls, no VM or SMs left, I don;t recognise the number, came here to see if there was info about it, and I'm certain this is a spam/scam caller, I'll block the number as soon as I finish typing.
Female with Aussie accent calling from a very noisy call centre background. Female claimed to be Louise from Grantham home and was offering to give me yes that’s right give me $30,000.
Was not interested She then said surely you are interested in $30,000 I said not really. She then went on to talk over me saying that I could or spend it on a holiday or put it towards a mortgage. I then said again I am not interested and said I’m going to hang up now. She then said I can see I’ve time so I’ll ring you back another time. I then hung up and blocked number.
Endlessly hounds me, had to block them
They just hung up, makes you wonder what they were after
Keeps ringing, just ignoring them
This number called me four times since last year, sent a text asking who they are but no response, tried calling back today but didn't bother
Won't stop calling even after I blocked them
Keeps ringing for no good reason
Mob claiming to be in Circular Quay peddling finance junk, got snarky when I said no, hung up after I repeated myself
Just kept hanging up
Got a message, asked them to text back, they didn't
Contacted 3 times this month, when calling back get weird automated voice, seems fishy
Asked them to text instead of calling, they never replied
4 calls in the past week, hang up without leaving a message each time
Number called three times over past three days without leaving message each time
No message left, suggest not answering unknown numbers
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WRITE A REVIEWFrequently Asked Questions
Why does 0489 916 453 keep calling even after I blocked it?
Multiple contributors reported that blocking 0489916453 did not stop contact. The caller either persists with the same number or uses similar tactics from different numbers. This persistence suggests either a determined individual or an organised operation. You may request additional blocking from your mobile provider, though some callers circumvent standard phone blocking through technical means or by rotating phone lines.
Should I answer calls from 0489 916 453?
No. Contributors who answered calls from 0489916453 reported financial scams, robocall prompts, and silent calls. If you do answer and the line is silent, hang up immediately without speaking, as speaking confirms your number is active. Do not engage with any financial offers from 0489 916 453, as reports indicate impersonation and unsolicited loan offers.
What should I do if a caller from 0489916453 offers me money?
This is a scam. One contributor received a call from someone claiming to be 'Louise from Grantham home' offering $30,000 unsolicited. This is a classic scam tactic designed to build false trust before requesting personal or financial information. Hang up immediately and do not provide any details. Report the number to Scamwatch (scamwatch.gov.au).
Is 0489 916 453 a legitimate business number?
No. 0489916453 is allocated as a mobile number through Pivotel Satellite. Legitimate businesses provide identifying information in voicemail messages or identify themselves immediately. This number leaves no messages and relies on persistence, silence, robotic prompts, and false financial offers-all hallmarks of scam or harassment operations rather than legitimate contact.
What is the 'press one for Chinese or English' call from 0489 916 453?
One contributor reported receiving robocall prompts from 0489916453 asking to press one for language selection. This is typical robocall automation often used to verify active phone numbers or connect to scam centres. Do not press any keys. Hang up immediately, as pressing buttons may connect you to a scam operator or confirm your number for future targeting.
Where should I report 0489 916 453?
Report 0489916453 to Scamwatch (scamwatch.gov.au) if financial fraud was attempted, ACMA (acma.gov.au) for persistent unwanted calls, or Do Not Call Register (donotcall.gov.au) if telemarketing was involved. You can also contribute your experience to Reverseau so other community members know about this number's behaviour.