0499 164 164

Based on first-hand reports from 27 Reverseau community members who received calls from this number, community reports indicate that 44% of reporters describe it as Spam, with an average caller safety rating of 2.3 out of 5. The most recent experience was recorded on 28 January 2016. Each report reflects a real interaction documented by someone who answered or received a call from this number.

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The phone number 0499 164 164 has repeatedly been reported as a scam, with claims of undelivered messages and suspicious surveys. Learn how to handle calls from this number and protect your personal information.

Understanding the Risk: 0499 164 164

The phone number 0499 164 164 has been flagged multiple times by Australian users as a potential scam caller. Most reports indicate that it is linked to aggressive telemarketing tactics aimed at collecting personal information under the guise of conducting surveys.

What's Happening with this Number?

Users have recounted distressing experiences, with many reporting multiple missed calls from this number—sometimes up to fourteen in just a couple of days. Upon answering, respondents have described conversations with individuals speaking in Asian accents, often attempting to conduct a seemingly harmless survey. However, many callers have expressed suspicion that these inquiries are deceptive, aimed at harvesting personal data.

The Nature of the Scam

This number has become notorious for scams masquerading as market research. Many claim that the callers inquire about sensitive data by asking if recipients have travelled internationally in recent years or their employment status. Such questions often indicate a deeper intention to research their targets for fraudulent schemes, including phishing attempts and identity theft.

Signs of a Scam

  • No voicemail messages left after numerous calls.
  • Calls from the number consistently result in a "number not connected" message when dialled back.
  • Overseas-sounding callers with vague explanations of their surveys.
  • Automation in responses that lead to abrupt hang-ups when questioned.

How to Protect Yourself

If you receive a call from 0499 164 164, it is advisable to ignore it or block the number altogether. Never provide personal details over the phone, especially if you feel uncertain about the identity of the caller. Report the number to appropriate authorities or make use of services that offer a reverse phone lookup in Australia, such as Reverseau, to identify potential issues with unknown callers.

Conclusion

In light of the overwhelming feedback suggesting that 0499 164 164 is primarily used by scammers, users in Australia should approach calls from this number with caution. Stay vigilant and informed, and take control of your telephone security to protect your personal information.

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What Our Users Reviewed

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Dwyer
Spam

Out and out spam. Calledc and tried to hassle me about my personal details.

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Burdett
Suspicious

Just had a call from 0499 164 164, said it was from Ausmarket doing research on superannuation. Asked her to direct me to information about their company to see if they were legitimate and she hung up.

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Gilden
Scam

This number is used by scammers purporting to be from the Australian Taxation Office or, at times, Telstra Australia. Both scams. One is to get you to pay a non existent tax debt and the other is to gain access to your computer.

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Barrios
Spam

Been receiving calls from this number. There is no one there, then it beeps (like when you go to leave someone you ring, a message) then it says Goodbye, then disconnects. Grrrrrrr.

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Biscoe
Scam

Received two calls from this number. First one I've answered, nobody was there, second one I didn't bother. Obviously scam. I am starting to wonder, if these scams are costing us, people who pick up any money. In Europe it's a wide spread scam that you pick up and you're the one who is billed, and not peanuts either. Anyway, I do not pick up "funny" looking numbers or blocked I. D. Ones any more.

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Frandsen
Spam

When I get these calls I tell them I am unemployed, renting and nearing 65. I seem to be getting less and less calls. Hopefully my name will eventually get scrubbed from their lists.

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Gervais
Scam

Scammers. It sounds like the person is using voice changing software, hung up on me when I asked why he has called...

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Cram
Scam

Just received a call from this number - rang back "this number is disconnected". Scam.

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Baluyot
Uncertain

Received a call from this number ,

My phone is set to ring 6 times then go to leave a message.

They did not leave a message.

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Mazo
Spam

Received a call from 0499164164.

No one spoke.

Rang the number back.

Computer voice says it's "not connected".

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Bastin
Spam

Received call from this number @4:15pm on 21st Sep. Was doing survey on our holidays.... We just said not interested and hanged up.

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Macmaster
Suspicious

Yeah had numerous missed calls each day 16/9.17/9.18/9/2015 from this number as I am on nightshift. Each time I called back it said it was disconnected. After reading comments I suggest you block the number. I recently started using rosegal website. Thank you everyone else for you comments.

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Grinstead
Spam

Just got a call from this number. A male with an Asian accent said he was doing a 30 second market analysis. Didn't give me a chance to accept or refuse to participate before he started asking questions. Asked if I'd been overseas in the last 3 years or if I worked full time. When I asked who/what the survey was for (several times) he wouldn't give me an answer, just kept repeating that it was for market analysis. Told him I wasn't interested and hung up.

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Kammerer
Spam

Got a call from this number asked where she was calling from dribbled something off and straight away asked if I work full time or part time which I replied remove me from call register but only got to the word remove before she hung up.

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Greenspan
Spam

This number called me twice today. 18/9/2015. Several other times also as a missed call. They said they were doing marketing research. Asked if I have been on an overseas holiday in the last 3-5 years. This lets them know you have a passport. She asked if I worked full or part time. I did not answer her. I told her she is too personal. She said no, they are just collecting statistics. I said no, she said she does not ask personal questions. I asked how she got my phone number. She hung up on me. Possibly Asian, Indian, African, spoken in broken English. Block this number everyone. Every answered question is information given out about yourself.

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Aubert
Uncertain

I received a call from this number tonight 17/9/15 around 6pm and an automated voice was left on my answering machine and it was a women and all she said was a very strange sounding 'Hi'.

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Lamontagne
Scam

This number is an overseas number but when you redial it says it is disconnected. Definite scam.

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Keith
Scam

Scam caller! Do not answer! When you call the number back it seems to be disconnected.

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Kalil
Uncertain

As per above, received calls from 0499 164 164.

No messages left, call back even nearly straight after and 'number disconnected'. Over it. Again (same thing has happeded before with different numbers).

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Link
Suspicious

No message left. Just keep calling. Fraud im guessing...

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Bonanno
Spam

Just received a call from this number. Put it straight into my pest caller and blocked it.

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Dorman
Suspicious

I get this number calling me a fair bit... Twice last night. I don't answer it anymore.. The first few times I did answer it, it was some Asian trying to tell me that I needed to update my Telstra account. Sounds a bit dodgy to me...

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Borg
Uncertain

Have received two missed calls from this number in last 24 hours. Both around 1530. No messages left. Have not returned calls.

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Bove
Spam

I have had 14 missed calls from this number over the past 2days. Never a message left. When I attend to ring back, I am informed that this number is not connected.

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Benz
Suspicious

Got a call 3rd Sep @ 2.26pm (now, today) The recorded response after I said Hullo was "Goodbye".

I'm sure that I got a similar call a few weeks ago.

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Caetano
Spam

Called several times a day and never leave a message, answered tonight and it was an asian accented woman who wanted me to listen to something or do a 30 second survey. I informed her I was on the do not call register and that I would be reporting the number.

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Carter
Spam

Received a number of calls from this number, who do not leave a message. And when I tried to ring them back I receive a "number not connected" message.

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About This Report

This page is part of the Reverseau Scam Intelligence Database, a community-driven dataset maintained by Reverseau since 2014. The database documents caller behaviour across Australian phone numbers based on first-hand user experiences.

Each entry is generated when individuals who received calls or messages from a number submit a report through our review form. Reports include a caller safety rating (1–5 scale) and a written account of the interaction. All submissions are moderated before publication.

The safety rating shown on this page reflects the collective assessment of 0499 164 164 by real users. It measures perceived caller risk, not the quality of this page. A low rating indicates that reporters consider this number likely to be associated with scam or spam activity.