Phony AU

0468 253 161

0468253161 0468-253-161 +61468253161

Community spam and scam reports for 0468 253 161: 2 reports from Australian users, last reported 15 Jun 2026.

Mixed signals

Opinions are split on this caller — read the reports below.

2 Reports
2 unsure
Summary

Repeated calls with no response or unclear purpose reported by multiple users.

Across 04 (Mobile) on Phony, 4322 numbers have community reports and 91% lean spam — most often described as scam calls.

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  • Not sure Silent Afternoon

    Been getting repeated calls from this number.

    Does this match your experience?
  • Not sure Afternoon

    Been getting repeated calls from this number.

    Does this match your experience?

How to block 0468 253 161

If 0468 253 161 keeps calling and you'd rather not hear from them again, here's how to block it on the most common Australian devices and services. Tap a section to expand.

On iPhone
  1. Open Phone → Recents.
  2. Tap the (i) icon next to 0468 253 161.
  3. Scroll to the bottom and tap Block this Caller.
  4. Confirm Block Contact.

Blocked calls go straight to voicemail and SMS from the same number is silently dropped.

On Android
  1. Open Phone → Recents.
  2. Long-press 0468 253 161 (or tap it and choose Details).
  3. Choose Block / report spam.
  4. Confirm Block.

Wording varies between Samsung One UI, Google Pixel and Xiaomi MIUI, but every modern Android dialler has the option under the recent call's menu.

Network & regulatory
  1. Most Australian carriers (Telstra, Optus, Vodafone, TPG) can add nuisance numbers to a network-level block list. Call their support line and ask.
  2. NBN VoIP providers (Aussie Broadband, Superloop, MyRepublic, etc.) usually let you block per-number from your account portal.
  3. Register on the Do Not Call Register. Telemarketers are legally barred from calling registered numbers.
  4. Report scam calls to Scamwatch and the ACMA.

If 0468 253 161 claimed to be from your bank, the ATO or Australia Post, treat it as suspicious until you verify by calling the official number on that organisation's website.