Answered and they hung up straight away. The number won't connect if you ring it, which makes me think they are just verifying my phone number for ID theft.
Australian mobile
0480 805 820Who called from 0480 805 820?
Bad callAnswer it? Bad call.
3 people have reported 0480 805 820. 3 (100%) say it's a bad call - most often reported as one-ring missed call. 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 0480 805 820 is
100% Bad call
Summary
People report that this number hangs up as soon as the call is answered, and that calling it back gives a message that the number cannot be connected. They believe it is someone checking whether phone numbers are active in order to steal identities.
3 reports about 0480 805 820
As soon as I picked up they cut the call. Ringing back gets a message that the number can't be connected, so it seems like a number harvesting trick.
They hang up the moment I answer, and if you try to call back it just says the number cannot be connected. Looks like someone checking whether my number is live to steal my identity.
What to do if 0480 805 820 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 0480 805 820
Who called me from 0480 805 820?
Nobody who reported 0480 805 820 has said who the caller claimed to be. 3 reports describe it as one-ring missed call.
Is 0480 805 820 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 0480 805 820 from?
0480 805 820 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 0480 805 820?
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 0480 805 820?
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.