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0480 836 242

0480836242 0480-836-242 +61480836242

Community spam and scam reports for 0480 836 242: 7 reports from Australian users, last reported 2 days ago.

Likely spam

7 of 7 reports flag this as spam.

7 Reports
7 spam
Summary

Robocalls and scam attempts, often impersonating "Smoke Tech Co," targeting superannuation information.

Across 04 (Mobile) on Phony, 1690 numbers have community reports and 83% lean spam — most often described as scam calls.

How would you classify this call?

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2 · What happened? — tap any to start a note
4 · Submit your verdict

  • Spam Robocall Afternoon

    A recorded robotic voice was on the line.

    Does this match your experience?
  • Spam Morning

    No additional details.

    1 of 1 people report the same experience
  • Spam Scam Afternoon

    Initial call wanted to know my super fund - then hung up I called back and was told company called smoke tech co Both persons had English accent

    Does this match your experience?
  • Spam

    No additional details.

    1 of 1 people report the same experience
  • Spam

    No additional details.

    1 of 1 people report the same experience
  • Spam

    No additional details.

    1 of 1 people report the same experience
  • Spam

    No additional details.

    1 of 1 people report the same experience

How to block 0480 836 242

If 0480 836 242 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 0480 836 242.
  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 0480 836 242 (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 0480 836 242 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.