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02 9184 3890 (0291843890): 14 community reports reveal persistent unwanted calls claiming to be Kantar surveys, silent calls, and conflicting reports about legitimacy.
Unwanted Calls from 02 9184 3890 - Kantar and Survey Activity
The number 02 9184 3890 (also written as 0291843890) has generated 14 community reports with mixed findings. The dominant pattern involves callers identifying themselves as Kantar, a market research company, with several contributors reporting persistent, repeated contact despite requesting to be removed from their calling lists. Three reports specifically mention Kantar by name, while others describe survey-related calls flagged as potential fraud by phone security systems.
Notably, two contributors have provided context suggesting legitimacy: one confirmed that Newcastle Permanent contracted Kantar for research surveys, while another reported a polite caller conducting a Victorian Government survey. However, the majority of reports describe frustration with call frequency and persistence, indicating either poor compliance with Do Not Call Register requests or potential unauthorised use of the Kantar name.
What Callers from 02 9184 3890 Do
The behaviour reported for 0291843890 falls into distinct patterns. Several contributors describe callers who identify as Kantar conducting surveys. One contributor explicitly noted they were on the Do Not Call Register but continued receiving calls from this number, suggesting either the caller ignores registry status or operates without proper compliance systems.
A significant subset of reports about 02 9184 3890 describe silent calls: four separate reports mention callers hanging up immediately when answered. One contributor stated flatly: "Every time I answer they hang up." Another noted receiving four calls in a single week, all ending in disconnection. A third report from January 2025 flagged the number as potential fraud when received on their phone.
One concerning report from 2023 mentioned the caller seemed to know "a disturbing amount" about the recipient, raising questions about data sourcing practices if these are legitimate research calls.
Call Timing and Frequency Patterns
Contributors report receiving calls from 02 9184 3890 across various times of day. Two separate reports specifically mention Sunday calls (Sunday morning and Sunday afternoon), suggesting no strict business hours limitation. One contributor reported receiving calls repeatedly enough to say "I've told them to bugger off multiple times and they keep ringing." Another noted "four calls this past week" with each call ending in a hang-up.
The frequency and persistence pattern evident in reports about 0291843890 suggests either aggressive calling campaigns or use of automated systems that dial without operator availability to speak.
What to Do If You Receive a Call from 02 9184 3890
If 02 9184 3890 calls you:
- Do not: Provide personal information, financial details, or verify information about accounts or memberships
- Do: Ask the caller to identify their company and provide a callback number you can independently verify
- Do: Hang up immediately if the caller doesn't speak within a few seconds (silent call indicator)
- Do: Block the number if calls become repetitive or unwanted, especially if you've already requested removal
- Do: If they claim to be from a government agency or legitimate company, hang up and call that organisation directly using a number from their official website
Do Not Call Register and Persistent Calls from 0291843890
If you're registered with the Australian Do Not Call Register and continue receiving calls from 02 9184 3890, document the dates and times. One contributor specifically noted receiving survey calls despite being registered. Market research companies claiming to conduct surveys for government or legitimate organisations may claim exemptions, but they should still remove you from calling lists upon request.
The persistence reported for 0291843890 suggests contributors' removal requests may not have been actioned. If you explicitly ask a caller to stop calling and 02 9184 3890 calls again, this strengthens any complaint to regulators.
How to Report 02 9184 3890
If you receive unwanted calls from 02 9184 3890 or 0291843890:
- Report to the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) at acma.gov.au - they regulate telemarketing and Do Not Call Register compliance
- Lodge a complaint with the Do Not Call Register itself if calls continue after registration at donotcall.gov.au
- If silent calls persist, report to ACMA as this may indicate automated dialling systems used for fraud
- Report any claims that the caller knows personal information or attempts data verification to ReportCyber at cyber.gov.au
- If the caller claims to represent a specific company (Kantar, Newcastle Permanent, etc.), contact that organisation directly to verify the call's legitimacy
- Share your experience on Reverseau to help other contributors identify patterns with this number
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What Our Users Reviewed
I've told them to bugger off multiple times and they keep ringing, had to block the number
Receiving calls from this number claiming to be Kantar
Keeps calling Sunday mornings, blocked it permanently
Missed call 3/3/25, no message, blocked and deleted
Call from Kantar but my phone flagged it as potential fraud
Every time I answer they hang up, wish they'd just speak
Four calls this past week, every time I answered they hung up, finally blocked
Survey company calling despite being on do not call list, frustrating volume of calls
Calls are actually from Newcastle Permanent, they contracted Kantar for research, confirmed on their website
Believe this is a scam
Called on Sunday afternoon, no message left, blocked it
Shaky experience with this caller, seems to know disturbing amount about me
Caller said they were conducting survey for Victorian Government, very polite, I didn't have time
Rang only briefly then stopped, couldn't answer, don't know anyone in (02) area code
Phone flagged as suspected spam, blocked the number
Line disconnected immediately when I answered, blocked it
Text saying who cares if you're students or not, looks like a scam
Polite caller just asked if I had time to talk, I declined
making unsolicited calls, aggressive tactics
Call sounded suspicious, suspect scam related to Newcastle Permanent bank, poorly presented and unprofessional
Different numbers starting 029184**** calling frequently, suspicious behaviour
Getting lots of calls from this company, wish they'd stop
Called claiming to be from Newcastle Permanent doing a survey, questionable since they shouldn't know who banks with them
Rude and vulgar person on call
Got called even though I'm on the Do Not Call list. Seems like they got my number from companies selling data
call on Mother's Day and I'm on the do not call list
They are a scam. Scam watch have states they are aware of them.
Definetly not.... This person said they are from the Meat and Livestock and wants to find out about prices.... I asked him to email his request than I will forward to the correct person.... And his respond was....'no he can't do that'
This number is Kantar. They're a research company calling on behalf of Nielsen Television Audience Measurement. Doing the first stage of the TV ratings for the whole of Australia. Just super quick and easy research :).
Just got a call from my experience with the Newcastle permanent building society asking me to do a survey... I declined... They called using my full name. This number isn't a Newcastle number.
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WRITE A REVIEWFrequently Asked Questions
Is 02 9184 3890 really Kantar?
Several contributors report calls identifying as Kantar, a market research company. However, reports are mixed: two contributors confirmed Kantar conducts legitimate surveys (one specifically for Newcastle Permanent, another for Victorian Government), while others describe the calls as unwanted and persistent despite Do Not Call requests. If 0291843890 calls claiming to be Kantar, you can verify by hanging up and calling Kantar's official number to confirm they initiated the survey.
Why does 02 9184 3890 hang up when I answer?
Four separate contributors reported that calls from 0291843890 end with the caller hanging up immediately. This pattern suggests either an automated system dialling without operator availability, or deliberately screening calls to identify live numbers. Silent calls are often associated with fraudulent operations or aggressive telemarketing systems, and warrant blocking the number.
I'm on the Do Not Call Register but 02 9184 3890 keeps calling
One contributor explicitly reported receiving calls from 0291843890 despite being registered with the Do Not Call Register. Market research companies may claim exemptions if conducting legitimate government or statistical surveys, but they must remove you after you request it. If 02 9184 3890 calls again after you've asked them to stop, report this to ACMA at acma.gov.au for Do Not Call Register violations.
Should I answer if 02 9184 3890 calls?
Given the mixed reports about 0291843890, caution is warranted. If you do answer and it's a silent call (as four contributors experienced), simply hang up and block the number. If they claim to conduct a survey, ask them to verify their identity and callback number independently before engaging. If you're not expecting a call from 02 9184 3890, letting it go to voicemail is safer.
One report said the caller knew personal information - is 0291843890 dangerous?
One contributor from 2023 reported that the caller from 02 9184 3890 seemed to know a disturbing amount about them. While this could indicate a legitimate organisation conducting research using provided contact lists, it's also a potential data security concern. Do not confirm or elaborate on personal information if called by 0291843890. If you suspect data misuse, report to ReportCyber at cyber.gov.au.
How can I verify if 02 9184 3890 is legitimate before providing information?
If 0291843890 calls claiming to represent a company or government agency, do not provide information during that call. Instead, hang up and independently contact that organisation using a phone number from their official website. Two contributors confirmed legitimate Kantar surveys, but you should never assume legitimacy based on a caller's claim. This verification approach protects you regardless of whether 02 9184 3890 is genuine or spoofed.