A man called, said 'hello?', then claimed to be from the federal government and asked if I had solar power. He was Indian.
Australian landline · Melbourne, VIC
(03) 9072 5491Who called from (03) 9072 5491?
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3 people have reported (03) 9072 5491. 3 (100%) say it's a bad call - most often reported as impersonation (bank, ATO, police...). It was first reported 6 Nov 2026 and most recently .
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- Reports
- 3
- Bad calls
- 3
- Lookups
- 1
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What people say (03) 9072 5491 is
100% Bad call
Summary
People report calls from this number where the caller says 'hello?' and then claims to be from the federal government, asking about solar power. The caller is described as Indian.
3 reports about (03) 9072 5491
Caller said 'hello?' and when I asked who it was, claimed to be from the federal government and asked about solar power. Sounded Indian.
Some guy called and just said 'hello?'. I asked who he was and what he wanted. He said he was from the federal government and asked if I had solar power. Indian.
What to do if (03) 9072 5491 calls
- Don't answer - or hang up. Don't press any keys, don't say "yes", and never read out a code sent to your phone.
- Don't call back. Calling back confirms your number is live and it gets sold on.
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Questions about (03) 9072 5491
Who called me from (03) 9072 5491?
Nobody who reported (03) 9072 5491 has said who the caller claimed to be. 3 reports describe it as impersonation (bank, ATO, police...).
Is (03) 9072 5491 a scam?
Its BadCall Score is 87/100 (bad call), from 3 reports: 3 bad call, 0 not sure and 0 safe. Reports are people's own experiences, not verified facts.
Where is (03) 9072 5491 from?
(03) 9072 5491 is a landline in the (03) area code, which covers Victoria & Tasmania. Its range is usually used in Melbourne, VIC. Caller ID can be faked, so the caller may not really be there.
How do I block (03) 9072 5491?
On an iPhone open Recents, tap ⓘ next to the number and choose Block this Caller. On Android open the Phone app, tap the number in your call history and choose Block (or Block / report spam). Full instructions for every phone and landline.
How do I report (03) 9072 5491?
Use the form on this page - it's free, anonymous and takes 30 seconds. If it was a scam, also report it to Scamwatch (scamwatch.gov.au). If you lost money or shared bank details, call your bank straight away.