Got a call where they said I'd called their friend and wanted to chat, with an odd accent that didn't sound genuine. Just a prank.
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0429 864 174Who called from 0429 864 174?
Bad callAnswer it? Bad call.
4 people have reported 0429 864 174. 4 (100%) say it's a bad call - most often reported as prank. It was first reported 9 Nov 2026 and most recently .
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- 4
- Bad calls
- 4
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What people say 0429 864 174 is
100% Bad call
Summary
People report a call where the caller claimed the person had rung their friend and asked to speak to them, putting on an accent. They describe it as a prank call.
4 reports about 0429 864 174
My phone answered and the person on the other end insisted I had called their mate and demanded to speak to me. Total prank.
They answered my phone and said I'd rung their friend, putting on a fake accent and asking for me. Pretty clearly a prank call.
Siri picked up and the caller claimed I had called their friend, then wanted to talk to me. Sounded like a prank, definitely not a real call.
What to do if 0429 864 174 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 0429 864 174
Who called me from 0429 864 174?
Nobody who reported 0429 864 174 has said who the caller claimed to be. 4 reports describe it as prank.
Is 0429 864 174 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 0429 864 174 from?
0429 864 174 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 0429 864 174?
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 0429 864 174?
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.