These calls are from Kantar, a market research company, often working on behalf of Nielsen Television Audience Measurement to update TV ratings in Australia. The calls are not scams but can be frustrating, especially if you're on the Do Not Call register. Many callers are students or part-time workers who face pressure to meet KPIs. If you receive these calls, consider politely declining participation if you're busy. If the calls persist or occur at inconvenient times, feel free to block the number. It’s crucial to verify the legitimacy of the caller, especially if they hang up immediately. Remember, unsolicited calls, even if legitimate, can be intrusive, so take control of your phone by blocking or reporting them if necessary.
Receiving calls on weekends is considered impolite by many, and this number has been blocked after calling on a Sunday afternoon
I received a call from this number on a Sunday afternoon while at a football game. Calling people on weekends is impolite, so I’ve blocked it.
According to the report, telemarketing calls have certain regulations, but market research calls dont, if you dont want to participate, you can ask to be remove from their list, thats what i do.
The caller claimed to be conducting market research, but I declined to participate in the survey
My interaction with this caller was unsettling, as they appeared to have an alarming amount of personal information about me, which raises serious concerns about privacy and security.
The various representatives from the company have been dialing random people who never opted in, which qualifies as spam. Harvesting personal data for profit is a clear scam; they bother strangers for their own gain while offering nothing in return.
At 5:45 PM, i recieved a call from this number, the caller claim to be from the Victorian Government, conducting a survey, they was very polite and wish me a good night after i decline.
The phone rang briefly before stopping, and I was unable to answer, which is quite annoyng, especailly since I don't know anyone in the (02) area code who would be trying to contact me in South Australia, and it has left me wondering who it could be.
Australians are frustrated with calls from telemarketers, students, or people they dont know, they think it unacceptable, and i agree with them.
According to the DNC register website, it's clear that the Do Not Call register has limitations, exempting market research and charity calls, which is an important distinction to understand.
Upon reviewing the regulations, it's clear that sales calls are covered by the Do Not Call Register, whereas calls for research purposes are exempt, you can check the DNC website for more informations.
answereed and they cut the call off straight away
My phone flagged this number as potential spam, so I’ve chosen to block it to avoid future calls.
The moment I picked up, the line went dead. As a result, I’ve decided to block this number.
Regardless of the claim of being students, the call is believed to be a scam
A text message I received seemed to be part of a scam, with the content being vague and provocative, and I would advise others to exercise caution if they receive something similar.
The caller was polite and asked if i had time to talk, i decline politly, this was not a scam at all.
The call appeared to be poorly presented and unprofessional, and I suspect it might be related to a scam involving Newcastle Permanent bank, which has raised my concerns.
Suspicious activity has been noticed with calls from various numbers starting with 029184****, as the callers seem to be employing tactics commonly used by scammers or spammers, which is quite concerning.
Frequent calls from this company have left me feeling extreemly annoyed. Hopefully they will cease contacting me soon!
A call was received from someone claiming to be from Newcastle Permanent, conducting a survey, which raised suspicions about their legitimacy.
An unusual call from this number claimed to be Newcastle Permanent conducting a survey. It’s questionable how they knew who their customers are.
Despite being registered on the do not call list, I continue to receive unwanted calls. Furthermore, I have taken steps to remove my number from databases used by companies like Kantar and Nielsen, which are supposed to check against the do not call register before making calls.
Having registered on the Do Not Call list, I’m concerned about receiving this call. I’ve also taken my number off several company lists that sell data to firms like Kantar and Nielsen, which should comply with the registry.
Receiving a call from this number on Mother's Day was particuarly upsetting, especailly since I am registered on the do not call list, which seems to have been ignored.
They are a scam. Scam watch is aware of them.
The call was received while the recipient was already engaged on another call
At 8pm, recieved a call which i beleive is unsolicited, dont care if its scam or not, just dont want to be bothered!
Definately not a legit call, the person claim to be from the Meat and Livestock, asking about prices, i ask him to email the request, but he say he cant do that.
This is not a scam; the caller is simply conducting a single survey. As a student working part-time, I urge you to participate in the survey to help us meet our KPIs and avoid harassment from our supervisors.
