Calls that start with 0485 837 followed by varying last three digits appear to be scams – same prefix, no answer, no voicemail, bro.
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Australia: what to expect from calls
Unsure about an Australian number? Find fresh community reports to judge unknown calls or texts. Cities like Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth and Adelaide show both legitimate callbacks (delivery, banking, appointments) and waves of phishing. Area codes (02, 03, 07, 08) are not reliable for location due to portability/VoIP — treat them as signal, not proof.
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The number called once, hung up without leaving a message, and seems to be spam.
I received a call from this number at 1 am.
Two calls came from numbers sharing the first seven digits; when I answered this one, it hung up immediately.
An anonymous health survey caller asked about my private insurance and posed a few questions. The voice seemed almost human but was clearly AI, and the whole call felt suspicious, so I hung up.
I called the number and heard a message stating, 'Due to service difficulties, we are unable to connect your call.'
The call identified itself as Nicky Hunter Express, a courier service.
A guy named Albert West called, claiming to be a lawyer who would report me unless I paid to fix the issue, just FYI.
The number was unfamiliar and rang twice.
This appears to be a scam call that may keep harassing you using various numbers. The caller also tends to lie, claiming they were already speaking with someone.
Calls from them occur several times a day, each from a different number, feeling parasitic.
A recorded message from an 02 line asked for details, then the number was blocked.
No message was left, which is annoying.
Calls from a 0485 837 xxx line come in several times daily, never leaving a voicemail; when answered, the caller hangs up after roughly two seconds.
This number has called me three times over the past ten days, supposedly from McLaren Vale, South Australia. Since I wasn't expecting any calls from that area, I suspect a scam and chose not to answer.
These calls appear to be relentless scam attempts.
Sam Smith introduced himself as an Optus representative claiming my internet was experiencing disturbances; he used offensive language in an Indian dialect and appears to be a scammer, so stay vigilant.
I'm simply seeking clarification.
A caller, posing as an Indian scammer claiming to represent Telstra, reached out. How can this be reported?
A call purportedly from a company named SSD was placed twice, but no voicemail was left. When I returned the call from a blocked number, a British‑accented recording answered, saying “Thank you for calling SSD digital, all of our executives are currently busy”. This feels like another robocall scam centre.
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FAQ — Australia
How do I verify callers in Australia?
Call back via the official company number (website/app), not the unknown number. Check in‑app notices.
What patterns are common?
Delivery/appointment confirmations, bank callbacks, 2FA codes; periodic robocalls, smishing around parcels, and fake support hotlines.
Are area codes reliable?
Not really. Portability and VoIP make 02/03/07/08 weak as location hints. Context and content matter more.
What makes a helpful report?
Be concise: caller type, purpose, date and cues. Avoid sensitive data.