Silent Breaths and Hold Music: Is This a Scam?

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Caller Name: Stats NZ
Caller Type: Unknown
Location: New Zealand
Reviews: 13

Expert Opinion

Ever wonder why a silent breath on the line feels eerie? The pattern you’re seeing – repeated unanswered calls, hold music, and brief breathing sounds – is typical of automated robocall scams that use silent gaps to bypass detection. Block the number in your phone’s settings and consider a reputable call‑blocking app. Report the number to your carrier and, if you’re in New Zealand, to the Ministry of Business, Innovation & Employment. Stay cautious about any claim that you must answer or face a fine; legitimate agencies will provide clear identification and contact details.

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Recent Reports for 09 296 3360

6492963360 Survey Statistics NZ

Participated in a short survey from Statistics NZ; the questions were clear and the call was professional.

6492963360 Harassment Call

User feedback reports a negative experience.

6492963360 Safe stats nz

A call from Stats NZ to follow up on a business survey.

6492963360 Safe stats nz

Ignoring this may breach NZ regulations, as a response is legally required or a fine could be imposed

6492963360 Company Stats NZ

Definately Stats NZ, I got a call from them about a survey

6492963360 Harassment Call

This number has been calling persistently, both during and outside business hours, and after I finally answered, there was silence, followed by multiple rapid callbacks, leading me to block the number due to its reported suspicious activity.

6492963360 Unknown

A caution information was provide by the user

6492963360 Unknown

Caution is advised when dealing with this number.

6492963360 Unknown

Two calls arrived within a two‑hour window. The first featured someone breathing for four seconds before I was placed on hold and a song started playing. The second consisted of five seconds of breathing with no speech. I have now blocked the number due to stalker‑like behavior.

6492963360 Spam

After receiving two calls in 2 hours with weird behavour, like breathing and music, I now blocked the number, it look like stalkers behavour.

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User warning: exercise caution.

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The user advises caution.

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