I answered a call from this number after midnight and they wanted my name, then claimed they could find my IP address. They had already rung the night before too.
Australian mobile
0426 186 244Who called from 0426 186 244?
Bad callAnswer it? Bad call.
4 people have reported 0426 186 244. 4 (100%) say it's a bad call - most often reported as harassment / nuisance. It was first reported 8 Nov 2026 and most recently .
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- Reports
- 4
- Bad calls
- 4
- Lookups
- 1
- Last report
What people say 0426 186 244 is
100% Bad call
Summary
People report late night calls from this number, including two nights in a row after midnight. One person who answered says the caller asked for their name and claimed they could get their IP address.
4 reports about 0426 186 244
Late night calls from this number, twice in a row after midnight. They asked for my name and then said they could pull my IP address, which felt very strange.
Two nights in a row I have had calls from this number in the early hours. The one time I answered, they asked who I was and made odd claims about getting my IP address.
They have rung me late at night twice now, well after midnight. When I picked up the second time they wanted my name and started saying they could get my IP address.
What to do if 0426 186 244 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 0426 186 244
Who called me from 0426 186 244?
Nobody who reported 0426 186 244 has said who the caller claimed to be. 4 reports describe it as harassment / nuisance.
Is 0426 186 244 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 0426 186 244 from?
0426 186 244 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 0426 186 244?
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 0426 186 244?
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.