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02 8103 2279 (0281032279) linked to Wine Guys: aggressive wine sales calls from rotating numbers, silent calls, daily harassment despite Do Not Call registration.
Wine Sales Spam Reports for 02 8103 2279
Eleven contributors have flagged 02 8103 2279 (also written as 0281032279) for persistent unwanted calls related to wine sales. The number is linked to Symbio Networks Pty Ltd operating out of Bankstown, NSW, and callers identify themselves as Wine Guys - described by contributors as pushy sales staff attempting to sell wine subscriptions. The pattern is notably aggressive, with callers using rotating phone numbers across the 0281032279 range (including 0281032280, 0281032294, 0281032289) to circumvent blocking efforts.
Multiple contributors report receiving daily calls despite being registered on the ACMA Do Not Call Register, suggesting deliberate evasion of telecommunications regulations. One contributor noted they never initiated contact with any wine club other than Brown Brothers, indicating the caller list may be sourced externally or purchased from third parties. Several reports describe the calls as harassing, with some contributors receiving calls to both home and mobile numbers.
What Callers from 02 8103 2279 Do
Contributors report 02 8103 2279 callers use high-pressure sales tactics, pushing wine purchases with urgency. The voicemail report specifically identifies the caller as Wine Guys with aggressive sales techniques. Notably, one contributor reported that when they answered 02 8103 2279, the line went completely silent - a silent call pattern that may indicate either automated dialling systems or intentional harassment tactics.
The use of rotating numbers within the same range (0281032279, 0281032280, 0281032294, 0281032289, etc.) is a red flag for organised calling campaigns designed to bypass individual number blocks. Contributors describe this as extremely shady business practice, suggesting the operation is aware blocking is occurring and actively circumventing it.
Call Patterns and Harassment
The timing is remarkably consistent. Multiple contributors report calls arriving around the same time each day, with one noting daily disturbances from 02 8103 2279 and associated numbers. Another described calls from different numbers every single day. The persistence is striking - one contributor stated they blocked the number but the callers kept trying using alternative numbers from the same range.
Three contributors explicitly mention being on the ACMA Do Not Call Register, yet continue receiving calls from 0281032279. One described it as harassment at its best. The geographic origin (Bankstown, NSW) and service provider (Symbio Networks Pty Ltd) are consistent across reports, indicating a centralised operation rather than isolated incidents.
What to Do If You Receive a Call from 02 8103 2279
If 02 8103 2279 or related numbers call you:
- Do not: Engage with sales pitches, provide personal or payment information, or trust any offers made during the call
- Do: Let it go to voicemail, block the number immediately, and document the call details (time, what was said)
- Do: Expect calls from similar numbers in the 0281032279 range - block these proactively
- Do: Be aware that blocking individual numbers may be ineffective; callers are rotating through multiple numbers deliberately
If the caller goes silent when you answer (a silent call tactic), hang up immediately. Do not stay on the line or press any keys, as this can flag your number as active for further calls.
Reporting 02 8103 2279 to Authorities
Contributors report this activity extensively, but the calls persist. You can escalate your complaint beyond individual blocking:
- ACMA (Australian Communications and Media Authority): Report the breach of Do Not Call Register obligations at acma.gov.au. Include the number 0281032279, the service provider name (Symbio Networks Pty Ltd), dates and times of calls, and whether you are on the Do Not Call Register.
- Scamwatch: While wine sales are not inherently a scam, the deliberate evasion of Do Not Call rules and use of rotating numbers warrant reporting to scamwatch.gov.au
- Symbio Networks directly: Request removal from their calling list and document any refusal to comply
- Reverseau: Continue reporting instances of 02 8103 2279 to help contributors identify the pattern and protect others in your community
If you are on the Do Not Call Register and receiving these calls, ACMA complaints carry more weight. Multiple contributors submitting formal complaints increases the likelihood of regulatory action against Symbio Networks Pty Ltd.
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What Our Users Reviewed
Have lodged a complaint via the do not all register. I never initiated contact with a wine club other than brown brothers. I do not drink anything else.
Rang yet again... Blockk block block. Symbio get your act together and stop these scammers who are calling on a do not call register.
Calls from different numbers every day
Daily calls from 02 8103 2279,02 8103 2280,02 8103 2294,02 8103 2289,02 8103 2294 etc. I'm registered on the ACMA do not call list. I assume this is a scam and not a legitimate business. An extremely shady and ill-advised business at best.
Same number keeps calling around same time every day, got it blocked but they keep trying
Call from this number and mates, daily disturbances
Wine Guys, pushy sales folks trying to get you to buy wine, call from different numbers
Its a series of number within the 0281032279 range 98/85 etc from Bankstown. Ring both the home line and mobile daily. Surely its harassment at its best?
Keeps ringing but goes dead quiet when I pick up
Missed call from number similar to one from yesterday, no voicemail left again, just blocked it
Linked to Symbio Networks Pty Ltd, supposedly running dodgy show with scammers
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WRITE A REVIEWFrequently Asked Questions
Why does 02 8103 2279 keep calling if I'm on the Do Not Call Register?
Multiple contributors registered on the ACMA Do Not Call Register continue receiving calls from 0281032279, which indicates deliberate non-compliance. The use of rotating numbers (0281032280, 0281032294, 0281032289) from the same range suggests the operation is aware of blocking and deliberately circumventing it. This is a breach of telecommunications law and should be reported to ACMA at acma.gov.au.
Is 02 8103 2279 a scam or a legitimate business?
Contributors describe 0281032279 as linked to Wine Guys, a wine sales operation. While wine sales itself is not fraudulent, the behaviour reported - persistent daily calls despite Do Not Call registration, rotating phone numbers to bypass blocks, silent calls, and refusal to stop calling - indicates either extremely unethical business practices or an outright scam. One contributor stated it is 'extremely shady and ill-advised business at best,' and another notes the operation is linked to Symbio Networks Pty Ltd in Bankstown.
What should I do if 02 8103 2279 calls and goes silent when I answer?
One contributor reported that 0281032279 goes completely silent when answered - a silent call tactic. Hang up immediately without speaking, pressing keys, or staying on the line. Do not return any callback. Silent calls may indicate automated systems testing for active numbers, making your number more of a target for future calls. Block the number and all related numbers in the 0281032279 range.
Why does 02 8103 2279 use so many different numbers?
Contributors report calls from 0281032279, 0281032280, 0281032294, 0281032289, and others within the same range - all daily. This rotating number strategy is deliberate: when you block 02 8103 2279, they call from 02 8103 2280 instead. It's designed to circumvent individual number blocks and maintain the calling campaign despite your blocking efforts.
Who is behind 02 8103 2279?
0281032279 is linked to Symbio Networks Pty Ltd, a service provider based in Bankstown, NSW. Contributors identify the callers as Wine Guys, a wine sales operation. One report notes the connection appears linked to dodgy operations running through Symbio Networks. The consistent origin point across multiple reports indicates a centralised calling campaign rather than multiple unrelated callers.
What can I do if blocking 02 8103 2279 doesn't work?
Since 0281032279 rotates through multiple numbers in the same range, blocking individual numbers is only partially effective. Focus on formal complaints: submit a report to ACMA at acma.gov.au specifically mentioning you are on the Do Not Call Register and the service provider is Symbio Networks Pty Ltd. Encourage others to do the same - multiple complaints increase the likelihood of regulatory action. Also report to Scamwatch at scamwatch.gov.au and continue logging calls to Reverseau to build the community evidence.