Phony AU

0488 849 905

0488849905 0488-849-905 +61488849905

Community spam and scam reports for 0488 849 905: 4 reports from Australian users, last reported 5 Mar 2026.

Likely spam

3 of 4 reports flag this as spam.

4 Reports
3 spam 1 unsure
Summary

Callers typically engage in spam or unsolicited calling behaviour based on user reports.

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

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  • Not sure

    call ignored, so not sure

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  • Spam

    No additional details.

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  • Spam

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  • Spam

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How to block 0488 849 905

If 0488 849 905 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 849 905.
  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 849 905 (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 849 905 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.