Rang it back and got a disconnected mobile message, so the number was faked to look genuine.
Australian mobile
0488 859 072Who called from 0488 859 072?
Caution
3 people have reported 0488 859 072. Nobody has called it a bad call - most often reported as my number was spoofed. It was first reported 10 Nov 2026 and most recently .
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Score
Score
- Reports
- 3
- Bad calls
- 0
- Lookups
- 1
- Last report
What people say 0488 859 072 is
100% Not sure
Summary
People report that calling this number back gives a message saying the mobile has been disconnected, suggesting the number was spoofed to look legitimate.
3 reports about 0488 859 072
When I rang back it said the number was disconnected, clear sign it was spoofed to seem real.
Called the number back and got an Optus message saying the mobile had been disconnected, so the caller obviously spoofed it to look legitimate.
What to do if 0488 859 072 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 0488 859 072
Who called me from 0488 859 072?
Nobody who reported 0488 859 072 has said who the caller claimed to be. 3 reports describe it as my number was spoofed.
Is 0488 859 072 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 0488 859 072 from?
0488 859 072 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 0488 859 072?
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 0488 859 072?
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.