Asked me to provide a credit reference for a family member, using both our names. When the family member was told, they said they had made no finance application and it was a scam. Happened three times this year already.
Australian landline · Townsville, QLD
(07) 4766 8616Who called from (07) 4766 8616?
Bad callAnswer it? Bad call.
3 people have reported (07) 4766 8616. 3 (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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What people say (07) 4766 8616 is
100% Bad call
Summary
People report that this number calls knowing their name and a family member's name, asking for a credit reference for a family member. The family member had made no finance application, and the caller is reported as a scam. This has happened multiple times.
3 reports about (07) 4766 8616
They knew my name and a family member's name, asking for a credit reference. I said yes, then they wanted the family member to call. The family member had not applied for finance, so it was a scam. Third time this year.
Caller knew my name and asked if I would give a credit reference for a family member, whose name they also knew. I agreed, then they asked for the family member to call them. The family member said they had made no finance application and it was a scam. This has happened three times this year.
What to do if (07) 4766 8616 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 (07) 4766 8616
Who called me from (07) 4766 8616?
Nobody who reported (07) 4766 8616 has said who the caller claimed to be. 3 reports describe it as scam.
Is (07) 4766 8616 a scam?
Its BadCall Score is 87/100 (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 (07) 4766 8616 from?
(07) 4766 8616 is a landline in the (07) area code, which covers Queensland. Its range is usually used in Townsville, QLD. Caller ID can be faked, so the caller may not really be there.
How do I block (07) 4766 8616?
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 (07) 4766 8616?
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.