08 5116 4592 - 0851164592: Silent Call and Callback Scam Reports

• Suspicious
• Scam
• Uncertain

Community reports for 08 5116 4592 (0851164592) describe silent calls that hang up when answered, prompting callbacks to disconnected numbers. One report mentions government solar rebate impersonation.

Silent Call and Callback Scam Reports for 08 5116 4592

Fifteen contributors have flagged 08 5116 4592 (also written as 0851164592) for suspicious calling behaviour centred on silent calls and callback scams. The number, allocated to Symbio Networks in Western Australia, displays a consistent pattern where callers either remain silent when answered or disconnect immediately after the recipient picks up. Multiple contributors report that when they attempt to call the number back, they receive a message stating the number is not in service or the call cannot be connected.

Three separate reports specifically mention the silent call tactic, with callers spoofing locations in the Karratha and Pannawonica areas of Western Australia. One contributor noted the caller claimed to be from Karratha on one occasion and Broome on another, raising the likelihood of spoofed caller ID. A single report identified 0851164592 as being used for a government solar panel rebate scam, claiming recipients were eligible for rebates from the Australian government.

What Callers from 08 5116 4592 Do

The defining behaviour of 08 5116 4592 is the disconnect tactic. Several contributors describe answering the call only to have the caller hang up immediately without speaking. One contributor reported receiving three calls within a single week, all following the same pattern of abrupt disconnection when answered.

The callback component is critical to understanding this scam. When contributors attempt to return the call to 0851164592, they report hearing automated messages stating the number cannot be reached or is not in service. One contributor described calling back within five minutes only to receive a disconnection message. This disconnect-on-callback pattern is designed to generate curiosity and encourage repeated attempts to reach the number, potentially incurring call costs or leading to engagement with follow-up contact methods.

The spoofed location claims add another layer. Contributors received calls claiming to originate from Karratha, Pannawonica, or Broome, all regional Western Australian towns. One contributor specifically noted they answered the call because they have family relations in Karratha, suggesting the spoof relies on exploiting genuine connections to regional areas.

Report Patterns and Timing

Reports for 08 5116 4592 span from late June through mid-July 2023, with the highest concentration occurring in the first two weeks of July. The distribution shows five reports received on or around 6-7 July alone. Both missed calls and answered calls are reported, with slightly more missed calls in the dataset, suggesting many recipients did not pick up initially.

The repeat calling pattern is significant. One contributor explicitly stated they received calls three times within a single week from 0851164592. Another noted receiving two missed calls from the Pannawonica area. The persistence of contact attempts, combined with the disconnect tactic, suggests automated dialling rather than genuine communication attempts.

What to Do If You Receive a Call from 08 5116 4592

If 08 5116 4592 calls you:

• Do not: Answer the call if you do not recognise the number, return the call if disconnected, or engage if the caller claims to offer government rebates without you initiating contact
• Do: Let the call go to voicemail, block the number after the first call, and report it to the ACMA if you receive repeated contact
• Do not: Provide personal information, bank details, or identity verification if you do answer and a caller begins speaking
• Do: Verify any government rebate claims directly by contacting the relevant government department through official channels listed on their website, never via a number provided by the caller

How to Report 08 5116 4592

If you receive calls from 0851164592, report the activity to relevant Australian authorities:

• Report silent calls and callback scams to the ACMA (Australian Communications and Media Authority) at acma.gov.au
• Report potential government impersonation scams to Scamwatch at scamwatch.gov.au
• If the scam involves solar panel rebates, contact your state's relevant energy or consumer protection authority
• Register your number with the Do Not Call Register at donotcall.gov.au to reduce unsolicited marketing calls (though scam calls often ignore this)
• Contribute your experience to Reverseau to help other Australians identify this number

Frequently Asked Questions