- Uncertain
- Suspicious
- Spam
- Scam
3 reports for 0489 987 499 (0489987499): callers using aggressive language, threats, and repeated attempts to contact. Mixed uncertain and suspicious activity.
Threatening Calls from 0489 987 499
Three contributors have reported activity from 0489 987 499 (also written as 0489987499), with one clearly identifying aggressive behaviour. A contributor received a call from 0489987499 where the caller used foul language and falsely claimed to represent a finance department, employing threatening tactics. The remaining two reports describe uncertain or evasive behaviour, suggesting this number may be testing responsiveness before escalating contact attempts.
What Callers from 0489 987 499 Say
The most detailed report about 0489 987 499 describes a caller who adopted a finance department persona and used aggressive, abusive language. This impersonation combined with threats suggests a potential debt collection or financial scam approach. Two other contributors received calls from 0489987499 that either hung up immediately or left no message, which is consistent with robocalling or number-testing behaviour where legitimate contact is not the intent.
Call Patterns and Timing
Reports for 0489 987 499 span several months, from September 2025 to February 2026. One contributor noted the caller attempted contact twice in a short period after their iPhone's native blocking system tried to intercept the first attempt from 0489987499. The persistence across multiple attempts, combined with the evasive hang-up behaviour reported by another contributor, suggests deliberate targeting rather than random dialling.
What to Do If You Receive a Call from 0489 987 499
If 0489 987 499 calls you:
- Do not: Engage with any claims about finance departments, debts, or urgent matters; provide personal, financial, or banking details; or return the call
- Do: Let the call go to voicemail, hang up immediately if they become abusive, block the number after the first threatening call, and verify any debt claims by contacting the organisation directly using an official phone number from their website
- If repeated: Document the date and time of each call from 0489987499 and consider reporting to ACMA if calls become frequent or harassing
How to Report 0489 987 499
If you've received suspicious or threatening calls from 0489 987 499 (0489987499), report your experience to help protect other Australians:
- File a report on Reverseau with details of what the caller claimed and any threats made
- For threatening or abusive calls, report to ACMA (Australian Communications and Media Authority) at acma.gov.au
- If the caller claimed to represent a financial organisation, report to that organisation's fraud line directly and verify their contact details via their official website
- If debt-related claims were made, you can also report to the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (oaic.gov.au) if personal information may have been misused
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What Our Users Reviewed
Called and left no message
Two calls, no message, reckon it's nuisance
Two missed calls, no voicemail, figured it was a scam
They know my name but I don't know them. Checked online and it's listed as spam
Unsolicited call trying to sell me a mortgage deal, blocked it straight up
Called twice, my iPhone tried to block them but they just hung up
Bloke using foul language, claimed to be from finance department
Missed call, no idea what they wanted
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WRITE A REVIEWFrequently Asked Questions
Why did 0489 987 499 hang up when I answered?
Contributors have reported that callers from 0489987499 hang up immediately or after a brief moment, which is common behaviour for robocalls or number-verification attempts. Callers testing which numbers are active may not attempt engagement on first contact. If 0489 987 499 calls again, let it go to voicemail rather than answering.
Should I be worried if someone from 0489 987 499 claims to be from a finance department?
Yes. One contributor reported a caller from 0489987499 falsely claiming to represent a finance department and using threats and abusive language. No legitimate finance department will call using foul language or making threats. If you receive such a call from 0489 987 499, hang up immediately and contact the organisation directly using a phone number from their official website.
What does it mean if 0489 987 499 called twice in a short time?
A contributor noted that 0489987499 called twice after their phone's blocking system intercepted the first attempt. This persistence suggests deliberate targeting. Block 0489 987 499 after the first call to prevent further contact attempts.
Is 0489 987 499 a scam or spam number?
The number is flagged as suspicious based on threatening behaviour and false impersonation reported by a contributor. While reports are mixed (some uncertain, some suspicious), the threatening call from 0489987499 combined with evasive hang-up behaviour from other reports indicates you should treat calls from 0489 987 499 with caution.
What should I do if 0489 987 499 threatens me?
Do not engage further. Hang up immediately, block 0489987499, and document the date, time, and exact threats made. If threats are serious or persistent, report to ACMA (acma.gov.au) and consider reporting to local police via the non-emergency line or online.
How can I block calls from 0489 987 499?
On iPhone, you can block 0489987499 directly from the call log by selecting the number and choosing "Block this Caller." On Android, open the call log, press and hold 0489 987 499, and select "Block number." After blocking, you can also report the number to Reverseau to help other Australians stay informed.