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Community reports for 04 8998 3570 (0489983570): Multiple contributors flag persistent Driva car loan calls with one-ring hang-ups and unsolicited SMS despite unsubscribe requests.
Driva Car Loan Spam Reports for 04 8998 3570
Eight contributors have reported activity from 04 8998 3570 (also written as 0489983570), with five flagging the number as spam and one reporting nuisance behaviour. The pattern centres on aggressive contact attempts from Driva, a car loan matching service, including one-ring disconnections and repeated calls that continue even after unsubscribe requests. One contributor confirmed this is a legitimate Driva number when they intentionally answered, but the calling behaviour remains problematic.
The service is provisioned through a satellite mobile provider, which may explain the sporadic connection quality some contributors have experienced. Most concerning is a recent report describing a cycle of unsolicited SMS offers, confirmed unsubscribe confirmation, followed by additional contact via both call and SMS despite the contributor never requesting a loan enquiry.
What Callers from 04 8998 3570 Do
Contributors report a distinctive calling pattern from 0489983570: the number rings once and disconnects before anyone can answer or speak. Multiple contributors experienced this "ring-once" behaviour repeatedly on the same day. One contributor received multiple missed calls starting at 8:30 AM, each with the same ring-once-then-hang-up pattern.
When calls from 04 8998 3570 are answered, callers identify as Driva car loan representatives. However, contributors who used Driva's online loan matching facility report receiving "insistent calls followed by hang ups and voicemails" despite preferring email or SMS contact. One contributor noted they received an unsolicited finance quote offer via SMS, successfully completed an unsubscribe process, yet received a follow-up call on a Saturday and another SMS claiming to follow up on a loan enquiry they never made.
Report Patterns and Contact Methods
The 8 reports span nearly two years, with activity concentrated in late 2024 and early 2025. Call timing varies from early morning (8:30 AM start times reported in March 2025) to evening hours (22:37 in March 2024). The pattern includes missed calls, answered calls, voicemails, and SMS messages-suggesting Driva uses multiple contact channels.
Five of the eight reports classify 04 8998 3570 as spam, with contributors describing the behaviour as unwanted and persistent. One report explicitly states the contributor's phone system flags the number as "potential spam." The SMS report from December 2024 is particularly detailed: after confirming an unsubscribe request, the contributor received a callback attempt followed by another SMS, indicating Driva's contact system either ignores or overrides unsubscribe requests.
What to Do If You Receive a Call from 04 8998 3570
If 04 8998 3570 calls you:
- Do not: Return one-ring missed calls, as this may trigger callback request scams or additional contact attempts
- Do: Let missed calls go to voicemail and avoid returning calls to numbers you don't recognise
- Do: Block the number in your phone settings if calls become frequent or unwanted
- Do: Be cautious even if the caller identifies as Driva-verify through official Driva contact details before discussing finances
If you did not request contact from a car loan provider, do not provide personal or financial information even if the caller seems legitimate. Contributors report that once Driva has contacted you, additional calls may follow despite requests to stop.
What to Do If You Receive an SMS from 04 8998 3570
If you receive an SMS from 0489983570:
- Do not: Click links in unsolicited finance offers
- Do not: Reply to SMS messages asking you to confirm or engage
- Do: Use the unsubscribe option provided (if available) and keep confirmation records
- Do: Report the SMS as spam to your mobile provider
- Do: Forward unsolicited finance SMS to 0429 999 888 (ACMA Spam Report)
One contributor confirmed that even after successfully unsubscribing, Driva sent additional contact attempts. If you receive follow-up contact after unsubscribing, document the dates and times for reporting.
How to Report 04 8998 3570
Report unwanted or harassing contact from 04 8998 3570 to these Australian services:
- ACMA (Australian Communications and Media Authority): File a complaint about spam calls and SMS at acma.gov.au. Include the date, time, and nature of contact from 0489983570.
- Do Not Call Register: Register your number at donotcall.gov.au to opt out of telemarketing calls. Note that finance offers may be treated differently than general telemarketing.
- Scamwatch: If you believe the contact involved deception or financial risk, report to scamwatch.gov.au
- Reverseau: Report your experience with 04 8998 3570 to help the community identify persistent calling patterns
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WRITE A REVIEWRatings Distribution
What Our Users Reviewed
One-off call from Driva Car Loan company, nothing to worry about
Rings once and bails before you can even say hello
Reckon it was Driva about a car loan, rang once then hung up
Multiple missed calls from Driva car loans, started at 8:30 AM, ring once then hang up
Don't know who it is but they contact frequently, phone flags as potential spam
Used their loan matching facility online but don't appreciate insistent calls followed by hang ups and voicemails, should email or SMS instead
Unsolicited offer to undertake finance quote via SMS. I Followed instructions to unsubscribe. The unsubscribe process was confirmed successful. They then rang (unanswered & on a Saturday). Then sent another SMS to ‘follow up on [my] loan enquiry’ which I was never interested in. They need to respect people’s wishes & cease further contact.
DRIVA car finance.
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WRITE A REVIEWFrequently Asked Questions
Is 04 8998 3570 a scam or a legitimate number?
04 8998 3570 (0489983570) is provisioned to Driva, a legitimate car loan matching service. However, five of eight reports classify calls from this number as spam due to persistent contact, one-ring hang-ups, and continued contact after unsubscribe requests. While Driva itself is not a scam, the calling behaviour is unwanted and intrusive according to contributors.
Why does 04 8998 3570 ring once and hang up?
Multiple contributors report the distinctive ring-once-then-disconnect pattern from 0489983570. This behaviour may be part of Driva's calling system attempting to connect calls, or it could be an automated callback harvesting tactic. Regardless of the technical reason, contributors should not return such calls, as callback requests can trigger additional unwanted contact.
I unsubscribed from Driva but 04 8998 3570 keeps calling-what should I do?
One contributor reported receiving a confirmed unsubscribe confirmation, followed by a callback attempt and another SMS from 0489983570 claiming to follow up on a loan enquiry. If Driva continues contacting you after unsubscribe: block the number, report it to ACMA at acma.gov.au, register with the Do Not Call Register at donotcall.gov.au, and consider filing a complaint about non-compliance with unsubscribe requests.
What should I do if I accidentally answered a call from 04 8998 3570?
If you answered and spoke with someone from 0489983570 claiming to be Driva, do not provide personal or financial information. One contributor who answered confirmed it was Driva, but this does not mean subsequent calls are legitimate. Hang up, block the number, and if they continue calling, report to ACMA and the Do Not Call Register. Never give banking or identification details over the phone to unsolicited callers.
Why did 04 8998 3570 call me on a Saturday?
One contributor reported receiving both a call and SMS from 0489983570 on a Saturday after unsubscribing. This suggests Driva's contact system operates across weekdays and weekends without regard to contributor preferences. Weekend calling after an unsubscribe request indicates the system either failed to process the request or deliberately overrode it, warranting a complaint to ACMA.
Can I report 04 8998 3570 to the Do Not Call Register?
Yes. Register your number at donotcall.gov.au to opt out of telemarketing calls, including car loan offers from 0489983570. If Driva continues calling after registration, you can file a complaint with ACMA at acma.gov.au. Keep records of all calls and contact attempts from 04 8998 3570 to support your complaint.