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0488 835 697

0488835697 0488-835-697 +61488835697

Community spam and scam reports for 0488 835 697: 1 report from Australian users, last reported 22 Apr 2026.

Mixed signals

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

1 Report
1 unsure
Summary

Unable to provide a summary — insufficient data. Only one report received with unclear category ("not_sure").

Across 04 (Mobile) on Phony, 1879 numbers have community reports and 84% lean spam — most often described as scam calls.

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How to block 0488 835 697

If 0488 835 697 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 0488 835 697.
  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 0488 835 697 (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 0488 835 697 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.