Rang to scam me out of money, then hurled abuse when I answered with a joke. I told them where to go.
Australian mobile
0485 841 788Who called from 0485 841 788?
Bad callAnswer it? Bad call.
4 people have reported 0485 841 788. 4 (100%) say it's a bad call - most often reported as scam. It was first reported 9 Nov 2026 and most recently .
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- Reports
- 4
- Bad calls
- 4
- Lookups
- 1
- Last report
What people say 0485 841 788 is
100% Bad call
Summary
People report a caller trying to scam them for money who became abusive when they responded with a joke, and the person gave the abuse right back.
4 reports about 0485 841 788
Tried to scam me for money, then got abusive when I played along with nonsense. I gave as good as I got.
Someone called trying to scam money out of me. After I joked around they started abusing me and I answered in kind.
A person rang trying to scam me for money. When I gave them a silly answer they launched into a howl of abuse, so I gave it right back.
What to do if 0485 841 788 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 0485 841 788
Who called me from 0485 841 788?
Nobody who reported 0485 841 788 has said who the caller claimed to be. 4 reports describe it as scam.
Is 0485 841 788 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 0485 841 788 from?
0485 841 788 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 0485 841 788?
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 0485 841 788?
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.