Another scam number that I've now blocked and reported after answering silently and having them hang up in 3 seconds.
Australian landline · Melbourne, VIC
(03) 9996 8041Who called from (03) 9996 8041?
Bad callAnswer it? Bad call.
4 people have reported (03) 9996 8041. 4 (100%) say it's a bad call - most often reported as scam. It was first reported 9 Nov 2026 and most recently .
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- Reports
- 4
- Bad calls
- 4
- Lookups
- 1
- Last report
What people say (03) 9996 8041 is
100% Bad call
Summary
People report scam calls from this number where the caller hangs up after a few seconds of silence. Several say they have blocked and reported it to Scamwatch.
4 reports about (03) 9996 8041
The phone didn't block this scam number automatically. I answered and said nothing, and they hung up after 3 seconds. Reported to Scamwatch.
Knew it was a scam so I answered without speaking, and the call ended in 3 seconds. Blocked and reported.
Scam call from this number. I answered but stayed silent and they hung up after 3 seconds. Now blocked and reported to Scamwatch.
What to do if (03) 9996 8041 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.
- Never tap a link in a text from this number. Go to the real website or app yourself.
- Block it - how to block a number on iPhone, Android and landlines.
- Report it to Scamwatch, and here on BadCall so others are warned.
- Lost money or gave details? Call your bank now, then IDCARE on 1800 595 160. What to do if you've been scammed.
Questions about (03) 9996 8041
Who called me from (03) 9996 8041?
Nobody who reported (03) 9996 8041 has said who the caller claimed to be. 4 reports describe it as scam.
Is (03) 9996 8041 a scam?
Its BadCall Score is 90/100 (bad call), from 4 reports: 4 bad call, 0 not sure and 0 safe. Reports are people's own experiences, not verified facts.
Where is (03) 9996 8041 from?
(03) 9996 8041 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) 9996 8041?
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) 9996 8041?
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.