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Community reports for 02 8043 8277 (0280438277) include silent calls, wine club sales pitches, and one suspicious OH&S scam attempt. 5 reports total.
Mixed Reports for 02 8043 8277
Five contributors have reported activity from 02 8043 8277 (also written as 0280438277), a local NSW number. The reports span several different call types: silent calls with no response, unsolicited wine club sales, and one suspicious overseas OH&S (occupational health and safety) inquiry that ended abruptly when questioned.
The most consistent pattern involves silent calls from 0280438277. Two separate contributors reported receiving calls where the line goes silent after they answer, with the caller disconnecting after a few seconds. One contributor described the caller speaking familiarly as if they were friends, yet remaining silent throughout. This behaviour is typical of either automated systems testing line validity or potential callback scams.
What Callers from 02 8043 8277 Have Said
Two contributors reported calls from 02 8043 8277 promoting Wine Selectors and wine club memberships. One caller reached a contributor after they had entered a competition, using that information to establish seeming legitimacy before pitching a wine club subscription. The other wine-related call was a straightforward unsolicited sales pitch for wine membership with no prior contact history.
A separate report describes an incoming call about OH&S, with the caller appearing to originate from outside Australia. When the recipient questioned or responded to the caller, the line disconnected immediately. This abrupt hang-up when challenged is often a red flag in scam calls.
Call Patterns and Timing
Reports for 0280438277 span from July 2025 to February 2026, showing activity over several months. The silent calls occurred in August and July, while the wine-related calls came through in August and September. One contributor reported the silent caller returning repeatedly, describing it as persistent nuisance behaviour. The variety in call timing and purpose suggests this number may be used by multiple entities or is actively cycling between different calling campaigns.
What to Do If You Receive a Call from 02 8043 8277
If 02 8043 8277 calls you:
- Silent calls: Do not stay on the line waiting for a response. Hang up immediately and block the number if calls repeat.
- Wine club or unsolicited sales: You can decline the offer and hang up. If the caller persists or calls repeatedly, consider blocking 0280438277.
- Suspicious or evasive callers: Do not engage further if the caller disconnects when you ask questions or demand answers. Hang up and do not call back.
- Do not: Provide personal details, financial information, or confirm your identity to unknown callers from 02 8043 8277.
- Do: Let unknown numbers go to voicemail, verify any legitimate claims through official channels using publicly listed contact details, and block the number if behaviour persists.
How to Report 02 8043 8277
If you experience calls from 02 8043 8277, you can report the activity to relevant Australian authorities:
- Silent calls and nuisance behaviour: Report to the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) at acma.gov.au or call 1300 850 152. Silent and repetitive calls violate telecommunications regulations.
- Spam or unwanted sales calls: Register your number on the Do Not Call Register at donotcall.gov.au if you wish to opt out of telemarketing. You can also report violations of the Do Not Call Register to ACMA.
- Scam activity: If you suspect fraud or scam behaviour from 0280438277, report to Scamwatch at scamwatch.gov.au or call 1300 795 995.
- Contribute to Reverseau: Help other Australians by reporting your experience with 02 8043 8277 on Reverseau. Community reports build the intelligence that helps others identify risky numbers.
Understanding the Service Provider
02 8043 8277 is registered as a local service number through NetSIP Pty Ltd, an NSW-based provider. The mixed nature of reports (wine sales, silent calls, scam attempt) suggests either the number is compromised, spoofed, or the provider's systems are being exploited by multiple parties for different purposes. This is not uncommon with smaller VoIP providers where authentication or verification processes may be weaker.
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What Our Users Reviewed
Call about OH&S from wrong country, hung up when I said something
Got a call from Wine Selectors after entering a competition, seemed alright but can't be too careful
Answered and kept quiet, heard silence then they hung up after a few seconds
Unsolicited call from wine club trying to sell membership
Keeps calling like we're best mates but there's just silence when I answer
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WRITE A REVIEWFrequently Asked Questions
Why do I keep getting silent calls from 02 8043 8277?
Two contributors reported silent calls from 02 8043 8277 where the caller disconnects after a few seconds of silence. This pattern is often used by automated systems to verify that your number is active and monitored (to sell to scammers or for future targeting), or it may be a callback scam probing for response. Do not call back 0280438277, as this confirms your number is active.
Is the Wine Selectors call from 02 8043 8277 legitimate?
Two contributors reported wine club sales calls from 02 8043 8277. While Wine Selectors is a real Australian company, unsolicited calls to numbers not registered on their customer list are spam and should not be trusted. One caller referenced a competition entry to appear legitimate, which is a common tactic. If you did not recently purchase from Wine Selectors or opt into their marketing, decline and block 0280438277.
What was the OH&S scam from 02 8043 8277?
One contributor received a call about occupational health and safety from 0280438277, but the caller appeared to be based outside Australia. When the recipient questioned the caller or responded, the line went dead immediately. This behaviour-hanging up when challenged-is typical of scam callers who cannot sustain the deception. Never engage further with such calls.
Should I block 02 8043 8277?
Yes. With five reports spanning silent calls, unsolicited wine sales, and a suspicious scam attempt, 0280438277 shows a clear pattern of unwanted activity. Contributors recommend blocking this number to stop repeat calls. If you receive further calls after blocking, report to ACMA at acma.gov.au.
How do I report silent calls from 02 8043 8277 to authorities?
Report silent or nuisance calls from 0280438277 directly to the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) at acma.gov.au or by calling 1300 850 152. You can also lodge a complaint on the Do Not Call Register at donotcall.gov.au if the caller ignored previous opt-out requests. Document the date and time of each call for your report.
Could 02 8043 8277 be a spoofed number?
It's possible. The variety of different calling purposes (wine sales, OH&S scam, silent calls) and the abrupt disconnection when challenged suggests 0280438277 may be spoofed by scammers or misused by multiple parties. NetSIP Pty Ltd provides the underlying service, but you cannot assume the number's registered user is actually making these calls. Never trust caller ID alone; always verify through official channels.