Same here: answered, was put on hold with music, hung up. The number also showed up as an outgoing call on my phone.
Australian mobile
0420 147 138Who called from 0420 147 138?
Bad callAnswer it? Bad call.
3 people have reported 0420 147 138. 3 (100%) say it's a bad call - most often reported as robocall / recorded message. It was first reported 6 Nov 2026 and most recently .
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- Reports
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- Bad calls
- 3
- Lookups
- 1
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What people say 0420 147 138 is
100% Bad call
Summary
People report answering calls from this number and being told to hold before music plays, prompting them to hang up. The same number also appears in their outgoing call history.
3 reports about 0420 147 138
When I answered, they told me to hold and played music. I hung up. Noticed the same number in my outgoing calls too.
Answered and was told to hold, then music played. I hung up. Checked recent calls and the same number was outgoing as well.
What to do if 0420 147 138 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 0420 147 138
Who called me from 0420 147 138?
Nobody who reported 0420 147 138 has said who the caller claimed to be. 3 reports describe it as robocall / recorded message.
Is 0420 147 138 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 0420 147 138 from?
0420 147 138 is an Australian mobile number. Mobiles aren't linked to a place and can be moved between carriers, so the number alone can't tell you where the caller is.
How do I block 0420 147 138?
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 0420 147 138?
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.