Got a call from a person claiming to be police, telling me I was not in trouble but that they had to confirm who I was about a report. It was a fake police call.
Australian mobile
0455 164 697Who called from 0455 164 697?
Bad callAnswer it? Bad call.
3 people have reported 0455 164 697. 3 (100%) say it's a bad call - most often reported as impersonation (bank, ATO, police...). It was first reported 8 Nov 2026 and most recently .
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- Reports
- 3
- Bad calls
- 3
- Lookups
- 1
- Last report
What people say 0455 164 697 is
100% Bad call
Summary
People report calls from this number where the caller claims to be a police officer and says a report was made that day, asking to confirm the person's identity. The reports describe the caller as impersonating a police officer.
3 reports about 0455 164 697
Someone rang pretending to be a police officer, saying they needed to confirm my identity about a report made that day. It was an impersonation and I did not engage.
The caller said they were from the police and claimed a report had been made about me today. They used my name to sound convincing, but it was clearly someone pretending to be an officer.
What to do if 0455 164 697 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 0455 164 697
Who called me from 0455 164 697?
Nobody who reported 0455 164 697 has said who the caller claimed to be. 3 reports describe it as impersonation (bank, ATO, police...).
Is 0455 164 697 a scam?
Its BadCall Score is 88/100 (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 0455 164 697 from?
0455 164 697 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 0455 164 697?
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 0455 164 697?
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.