A guy named Jacob rang without saying where he was from and left no voicemail. Looks like a spam call, I'm not returning it and will block the number.
Australian mobile
0480 838 429Who called from 0480 838 429?
Caution
3 people have reported 0480 838 429. Nobody has called it a bad call - most often reported as not sure / other. It was first reported 9 Nov 2026 and most recently .
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Score
Score
- Reports
- 3
- Bad calls
- 0
- Lookups
- 1
- Last report
What people say 0480 838 429 is
100% Not sure
Summary
People report a call from a man who gave his name as Jacob but did not name his company and left no voicemail. After searching the number, they say it appears to be spam and they plan to block it rather than call back.
3 reports about 0480 838 429
The caller gave his name as Jacob but didn't mention a company and didn't leave a message. A search shows it's spam, so I won't call back and will block it.
Got a call from a man who called himself Jacob but wouldn't say which company he was with. No voicemail, and after checking the number it looks like spam, so I'm blocking it.
What to do if 0480 838 429 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 838 429
Who called me from 0480 838 429?
Nobody who reported 0480 838 429 has said who the caller claimed to be. 3 reports describe it as not sure / other.
Is 0480 838 429 a scam?
Its BadCall Score is 50/100 (caution), from 3 reports: 0 bad call, 3 not sure and 0 safe. Reports are people's own experiences, not verified facts.
Where is 0480 838 429 from?
0480 838 429 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 838 429?
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 838 429?
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.