They ring in the afternoon, say nothing and leave no message, so I just block them.
Australian landline · Perth, WA
(08) 6401 4040Who called from (08) 6401 4040?
Bad callAnswer it? Bad call.
4 people have reported (08) 6401 4040. 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 (08) 6401 4040 is
100% Bad call
Summary
People report the usual afternoon scam call from this number, with no message left. They say they don't answer, block it and move on.
4 reports about (08) 6401 4040
Another afternoon nuisance call, no message left. Blocked and moved on.
Same pattern as always, rings in the afternoon with no message. I block it.
The usual afternoon scam call. I don't answer, they leave no message, so I block and move on.
What to do if (08) 6401 4040 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 (08) 6401 4040
Who called me from (08) 6401 4040?
Nobody who reported (08) 6401 4040 has said who the caller claimed to be. 4 reports describe it as scam.
Is (08) 6401 4040 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 (08) 6401 4040 from?
(08) 6401 4040 is a landline in the (08) area code, which covers SA, WA & NT. Its range is usually used in Perth, WA. Caller ID can be faked, so the caller may not really be there.
How do I block (08) 6401 4040?
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 (08) 6401 4040?
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.