The number +61488822702 has been identified as a source of nuisance calls, with many users reporting repeated calls, often with no message left. Some users have reported receiving automated messages or recorded surveys, while others have encountered scammers attempting to trick them into providing personal information or participating in fake surveys. The callers have been known to use spoofed numbers and Indian or Nigerian accents to deceive recipients. Users are advised to block the number and not answer calls from unknown or unfamiliar numbers, as these calls are likely to be scams or unwanted marketing. It's essential to be cautious and take precautions to protect personal information and avoid potential financial losses. By being aware of these scam tactics, users can better safeguard themselves against such calls and avoid falling victim to these unwanted and potentially malicious activities.
I solved this problem by getting a Telstra Call Guardian phone. Before that I was getting 20 scam calls a day. Since I got it 3 years ago I havnt had any.... theyre $48
Reported as market reasearch
Scam caller: Survey bot Called at 6:30PM, automated survey for Tasmanians from some retail group. First question was to press star to opt out... did that and nothing happend, just went to the next question. Blocked them now
Just got a call from this number, didnt answer and they didnt leave a voicemail. Waiting for the next call tomorow!
Political survey, have blocked the number and theyve been calling weekly for 2 months. Leaving voicemails too
Always calls but doesnt leave a message, super persistant
Multiple calls from Private and this number, all hang ups. Before that I got multiple 'We're from Telstra' scam calls
Scam caller: Unknown Called at 6:30pm, didnt answer and they didnt leave a voicemail. Luckly I found some answers in these comments
Rang and hung up
Lauren wonders: Mayby it's the UFU? Either way, it's just harassment.
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Chris warns: These guys are scammers, plain and simple.
Rachel figures: Called my bussiness number out of hours, rang twice, no voicemail. Not legit, probabbly some dodgy VOIP call.
Jen says: Blocked this number, thanks for the feed back, guys.
Kevin says: You know, you can auto-reject number's like this. My phone rang once and then rejected the call.
Mark says: I've blocked all 0488 822... number's. They're always spam calls from overseas. No idear how they got my number.
James reports: Called me three times in 30 minute's. Hope they get these annoying calls too, so they know how we feel.
Alex reports: They're back, June 2020. Got loads of calls at wierd hour's.
Melissa warns: Got a call from the Nationwide Review Team, pestering me about Superannuation Insurence. Got their ACN number, and it's all legit... but still annoying.
Dont know much about this one, just reported as 'other'
Hannah reports: Got recurrent calls while I was on the phone with a relative. Probabbly just electioneering.
Laurence shares: Had a nice chat with the person on the other end. They were just doing their job, reading script's and making calls. It's a tough life.
Sri Lanka and India are two differnt countries, mate. Just saying
Chris says: Rang, left no message. Now blocked.
This number called, but no one was on the other end. I've had my number on the do not call register for years, but I've been told that using websites like iSelect can compromis that
Called me while I was having diner, didnt leave a message. Blocking this number now
I got a pre-recorded call from Ucomm claiming to be conducting a surve about covid and JobSeeker. But they didnt provide any contact info, so I didnt want to respond
They rang me twice and didnt leave a message
This number keeps ringin me, but I havent answered yet
Peter appreciates: Thanks to those who leave coment's on Reverse Australia. Helps me identifie nuisance calls and scammers.
