0491 009 779

0491009779 0491-009-779 +61491009779

Community spam and scam reports for 0491 009 779: 1 report from Australian users, last reported 4 Mar 2026.

Mixed signals

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

1 Report
1 unsure
Summary

Insufficient data to summarize; only one report received with uncertain classification.

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

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How to block 0491 009 779

If 0491 009 779 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 PhoneRecents.
  2. Tap the (i) icon next to 0491 009 779.
  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 PhoneRecents.
  2. Long-press 0491 009 779 (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 0491 009 779 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.