Beware of this one replying to carsales listings, calling himself Ashley and using a fake email based on a real person's name.
Australian mobile
0491 316 168Who called from 0491 316 168?
Bad callAnswer it? Bad call.
9 people have reported 0491 316 168. 9 (100%) say it's a bad call - most often reported as scam. It was first reported 7 Nov 2026 and most recently .
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- Reports
- 9
- Bad calls
- 9
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What people say 0491 316 168 is
100% Bad call
Summary
People report this number is used by a scammer replying to carsales and caravan sales ads, calling himself Ashley and using an email based on a real person's name. The real owner of that name has confirmed his identity was used and that he was scammed.
9 reports about 0491 316 168
The person replying to car sales ads from this number is a scammer using someone else's identity. The genuine person has confirmed he was scammed too.
Same story here, a scammer answering ads and posing as Ashley. Do not deal with this number.
This number is tied to a scam replying to a carsales ad, using an email that starts with shawnjenkins plus extra digits on the end. The real owner of that name has confirmed his identity is being used, so be careful.
A bloke calling himself Ashley is trying to scam people on a caravan sales site. Watch out for him.
They answered a carsales ad with a fake identity, using an email based on a real person's name with an extra number appended. The actual person has confirmed the scam and that their details are being used.
Scam activity around a carsales ad. They reply using a copied email with a number added on the end, and the real owner has said their identity was stolen this way. Beware.
Watch out, a scam reply to a carsales listing. They are using someone else's name and email, and the genuine person has confirmed they were scammed and their identity is being misused.
This one is a scam. They replied to a carsales ad pretending to be someone else, using an email with a name and an extra number tacked on. The real person confirmed their identity is being used, so be careful.
What to do if 0491 316 168 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 0491 316 168
Who called me from 0491 316 168?
Nobody who reported 0491 316 168 has said who the caller claimed to be. 9 reports describe it as scam.
Is 0491 316 168 a scam?
Its BadCall Score is 95/100 (bad call), from 9 reports: 9 bad call, 0 not sure and 0 safe. Reports are people's own experiences, not verified facts.
Where is 0491 316 168 from?
0491 316 168 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 0491 316 168?
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 0491 316 168?
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.