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07 3112 8779 (0731128779) reports include silent calls and T-Mobile impersonation scams offering free phones. 13 community reports from Queensland.
Silent Calls and Mobile Phone Scams from 07 3112 8779
13 contributors have reported concerning activity from 07 3112 8779 (also written as 0731128779), a Queensland-based local service number. The reports reveal two distinct patterns: silent calls with dead air, and impersonation scams claiming to offer free mobile phones or upgrades. Multiple contributors describe callers hanging up immediately after connecting, while others report aggressive sales tactics and abusive language when questioned about legitimacy.
The number is allocated to Primus Telecommunications in Queensland. Several contributors noted the caller claimed affiliation with T-Mobile, offering free phone upgrades or heavily discounted tablets. One contributor reported the caller became verbally abusive when the offer was declined.
What Callers from 07 3112 8779 Do
Contributors reporting answered calls from 0731128779 describe two distinct caller behaviours. Silent calls represent the most common pattern - callers connect and then remain silent or hang up within 10 seconds. One contributor deliberately stayed quiet when answering, and the caller disconnected after about 10 seconds. Another received dead air followed by a hang-up.
When calls from 07 3112 8779 do result in conversation, callers impersonate T-Mobile representatives. One contributor received a call from someone claiming to be a T-Mobile rep offering a free phone upgrade, and when the offer was declined, the caller became abusive. Another report describes a caller named Tony claiming to represent T-Mobile, offering a tablet at an unusually low price described as "too fishy." A third report links the number to a free smartphone scam associated with T-M Mobile.
Call Patterns and Contributor Experiences
Multiple contributors received calls from 07 3112 8779 without leaving voicemail messages, suggesting automated or systematic dialling. One contributor called the number back after a missed call and reached what sounded like a call centre, but the operator hung up on them twice. Several reports mention the number was flagged as suspected spam on their phone's caller ID system.
The reports span from March 2025 through April 2026, with clustering around May 2025 and May 2026. One contributor reported receiving repeat calls from 0731128779 on consecutive days (25-26 May). Most reports involve answered calls during daytime and early morning hours, though the exact timing varies across reports.
What to Do If You Receive a Call from 07 3112 8779
If 07 3112 8779 calls you:
- Do not: Engage with offers for free phones or upgrades, provide personal information, or return the call if you're unsure
- Do: Hang up immediately, block the number on your phone, and let subsequent calls go to voicemail
- If they claim to represent a telecom company: Verify directly by contacting the company's official customer service number from their official website, never using a number provided by the caller
- If you experience a silent call: Do not speak or confirm your number - simply hang up and block
- Document patterns: Note the date and time if calls repeat, as this helps identify systematic dialling campaigns
How to Report 07 3112 8779
If you've received calls from 07 3112 8779 that you believe are scams or nuisance calls, report them to the following Australian authorities:
- Scamwatch: Report suspicious activity at scamwatch.gov.au - especially if you were offered free phones or upgrades
- ACMA (Australian Communications and Media Authority): Report spam calls and silent calls at acma.gov.au
- Do Not Call Register: Register your number at donotcall.gov.au if you wish to opt out of telemarketing calls
- Reverseau: Contribute your experience on Reverseau to help other Australians identify this number
- Your mobile provider: Report the number directly to your telco - they can take action on repeat calls and may provide additional blocking options
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What Our Users Reviewed
Didn't pick up, no voicemail. Reckon it's dodgy based on what others say
Didn't recognise the number so I answered and said nothing. Caller hanged up after about 10 seconds. Seeing other reviews I'm glad I did.
Dead air, then hung up
T-Mobile rep claiming I won a free phone upgrade, swore at me when I told them to shove off
Tony from T-mobile trying to sell a tablet for next to nothing, sounds too fishy
No message left, called again on May 26. think it's a scam
Didn't answer, no voicemail
Phone showed suspected spam message, caller didn't leave message
Received phone call from 07 3112 8779 on 15/05/2025. Caller said they were from a mobile phone service provider and were offering a free phone to change to their company. Stated not interested, hung up and blocked number.
Associated with free smartphone scam related to T-M Mobile
Missed call, no voicemail, don't know anyone from that area
Called but missed the call.
Dialled the number straight back, answered in a call centre and they hung up on me twice..
Flagged on another website as highly suspicious and categorized as a scam
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WRITE A REVIEWFrequently Asked Questions
What should I do if 07 3112 8779 calls and goes silent?
Hang up immediately without speaking. Several contributors reported this exact pattern from 0731128779 - silent calls followed by disconnection. Do not confirm your presence, speak, or stay on the line. Block the number once you hang up. Silent calls are often used to test if a number is active, and engaging confirms the line is monitored.
Is 07 3112 8779 really a T-Mobile representative?
No. Multiple reports describe callers from 0731128779 claiming to represent T-Mobile and offering free phones or upgrades. Legitimate mobile phone companies do not cold-call offering free devices. If you need to contact your mobile provider, use the number on your official bill or their official website, never use a number provided by an unsolicited caller.
Why did the caller from 07 3112 8779 hang up when I called back?
One contributor dialled 0731128779 after receiving a missed call and reached what sounded like a call centre, but the operator hung up on them twice. This suggests the number may be part of an outbound calling campaign rather than a genuine customer service line. The hang-ups indicate they may not expect or want inbound calls.
What is 'too good to be true' about the offers from 07 3112 8779?
Three reports mention offers from 0731128779 that seem suspicious - free phone upgrades, free smartphones, or heavily discounted tablets. These are classic scam hooks. Real telcos don't cold-call random numbers offering free high-value devices. Contributors who questioned these offers were either disconnected or, in one case, met with abusive language from the caller.
Should I be worried if 07 3112 8779 appears on my phone as 'suspected spam'?
Yes. Several contributors received missed calls from 0731128779 with their phone's spam detection system already flagging it as suspected spam. This indicates the number has been flagged across multiple phone networks. This is a strong signal to avoid engaging. Do not answer, do not return the call, and block the number.
How many people have reported 07 3112 8779?
13 contributors have reported 0731128779 to Reverseau. The reports include 2 silent calls, 2 scam reports linked to free phone offers, 2 spam reports about mobile service offers, and 4 suspicious reports. This volume and consistency of reports from a Queensland local service number suggests a systematic calling campaign.