Phone number (03) 8362 3782 is allocated as a local service in Victoria, routed through Symbio Networks Pty Ltd. (03) 8362 3782 has drawn 49 community reports, with 63% describing it as spam activity. Activity has gone quiet, with no new reports in over a year. The most commonly mentioned tactic is robocall, appearing in roughly 73% of reports.
Quick Assessment
Should I answer?
Unsafe
Most reports for (03) 8362 3782 describe scam behaviour.
Should I call back?
Do not call back
Only call (03) 8362 3782 back if you can verify the caller independently.
What to do next?
Block and report
Report (03) 8362 3782 to Scamwatch if the caller asked for money, pretended to be an organisation, or made threats.
Most Helpful Reports About (03) 8362 3782
Calls twice a day and never leaves a message. Uses different numbers to keep reaching me. They're selling wine. Don't engage with them
Calls every day, blocked several of their numbers. Frustrated and looking for advice on how to report persistent callers
Overview
How People Described (03) 8362 3782
63% of reports describe this number as spam. Common themes in the reports include numbers, calls.
How the Contact Happened
Was the Contact Expected?
Reported Behaviour for (03) 8362 3782
Tactics People Mentioned
These are the tactics community members identified when reporting interactions with (03) 8362 3782.
How Interactions Played Out
Of the people who reported contact from (03) 8362 3782, here is how far the interaction went.
Tactics That Show Up Together
100% of reports describe more than one pressure tactic in the same interaction.
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Gaps in Reporting
Long gaps between reporting periods can mean the number was reassigned or used by someone new.
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Common Themes
How Much Detail Did People Share?
Most reports include useful detail, and 31% include detailed descriptions.
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What People Reported About (03) 8362 3782
These reports were submitted by community members.
Calls twice a day and never leaves a message. Uses different numbers to keep reaching me. They're selling wine. Don't engage with them
Calls every day, blocked several of their numbers. Frustrated and looking for advice on how to report persistent callers
Person named James keeps calling my workplace despite being told it's inappropriate and he's on do not call register
Get calls several times a week from this and other numbers. Caller sounds identical each time, believe it's a recorded message. Really irritating since I need to keep my phone on for work
Keep getting calls while answering for work, person named James with same scripted responses, sounds like AI telemarketing
Same person James keeps calling trying to sell me stuff despite asking to stop multiple times. Suspect it's automated not real person. Calls from different fake numbers every time I block, very frustrating
Been calling me for months, keeps trying to sell me stuff even after I said no repeatedly. Mentioned I'm a recovering alcoholic and asked not to be called, they congratulated me but called again
This number has called 6 times since the last week in September 2021.
One day they called 3 times.
There is never a message placed on my phone.
All unknown numbers are now blocked on my phone.
They've called once a day, have never left a message. I finally answered today and it was someone from "The Wine Group".
Pushy jerk, said no how many times (I'm also pregnant right now) and even said "regardless, this amazing... Blah blah". Wouldn't end the call, no matter how many times I said I wasn't interested. Eventually hung up on them and have made a complaint to the DNC register that I'm on.
Seems like an automated interactive message from "the wine group". Trying to sell wine at best and trying to scam at worst.
Multiple calls claiming to use AI tech, blocked several numbers, calls disconnect before sales pitch
Keep getting group calls from various numbers, missing important calls because of it
Pre-recorded call from 'James' trying to sell something, kept pushing after I said not interested
Multiple calls every day from wine group, incredibly annoying, James is fake recorded identity
Getting calls every day from various numbers, over 20 blocked, when I answer without speaking they hang up
Blocked at least 20 different numbers from these persistent callers, they keep ringing from different mobiles
Claims to be from wine group, repeated calls despite telling him I don't drink, uses different numbers
Persistent calls about wine, uses multiple numbers, keeps calling even after blocking
Keeps calling almost every day from different numbers, blocked them multiple times, still won't stop
A robot named James kept calling, I confused it by saying hi, it got annoyed and hung up
Received numerous calls throughout the week from different numbers, keep blocking but new ones keep coming
pre-recorded message promoting wine sale, automated voice kept pressing offer even when I said I don't drink
Same person calling from different numbers every day for months, I've blocked them multiple times
Called right after 18-hour shift when I'd just fallen asleep, caller got angry when I mentioned do-not-call list
Blocking 4 to 5 different numbers from this company daily, they hang up when answered
Number repeatedly calls several times a week, phone silences unknown numbers but still frustrating
Get annoying calls from this number almost every day, never leave a message. Had to block over 20 numbers
Block daily but keeps calling with different numbers, seems like network of scammers
Constant spam calls with pre-recorded messages, blocked 27 different numbers from the same source
Wine Group calling repeatedly, blocked about 60 times but keeps coming, so frustrating
Voice message from James from wine group, keeps calling from different 03 numbers even after blocking
This number called repetitively for the past 2 days along with other numbers. Scam!
This pushy guy called from “The Wine Group” trying to sell my favourite wine. I don’t drink wine so go figure. SCAM.
Got a call from this number, wondering if anyone knows who it is
persistent nuisance, blocked several of their numbers but they keep calling
Keeps calling me repeatedly, lost count of how many times
Over 12 repeated calls from this number, really annoying
Getting frustrated with calls from unknown numbers
calls repeatedly, even after I blocked them they use different numbers
Keep contacting me with different phone numbers, irritating
Repeated calls from this number and similar ones, can't get them to stop
Getting nuisance calls like everyone else, very frustrating
Get daily calls from various numbers, all seem like scams
This number has called me every day for a week!
Constant calling every day.
Unsolicited call from the wine group.
Wine group. Spam! Selling stuff.
Selling wine? Non stop calling. Block.
SPAM - a group purporting to sell wine.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does (03) 8362 3782 try to manipulate people?
People most often mention these tactics: Robocall (73%), Urgency (20%), Callback lure (13%). That's based on 15 reports with useful detail.
Has (03) 8362 3782 been active recently?
Looking at the timeline, this number has a historical reporting record, predominantly older incidents. 0 reports came in over the past month.
How much confidence should I put in these reports?
There is a reasonable amount of data, with a reasonable level of consistency. People describe different experiences, so the overall picture is mixed. About 31% include detailed descriptions, which helps.
Could (03) 8362 3782 be a scam?
No - 63% of 49 reports describe spam activity, not scam.
Does (03) 8362 3782 call, text, or both?
Most people got a phone call (78%), though some reported other methods: phone call (78%), missed call (16%), other methods (4%), voicemail (2%).
What are the main complaints about (03) 8362 3782?
The main descriptions people gave: Spam (31), Nuisance (12), Uncertain (4), Suspicious (2). People repeatedly mention numbers, calls in their reports.
Is (03) 8362 3782 contacting people out of the blue?
The calls came as a surprise to 100% of people. 0% knew who was calling.
How long have people been reporting (03) 8362 3782?
The reporting history covers 3.1 years, from September 2021 - November 2024. There are 2 distinct reporting periods. The number resumed activity after an inactive period with different behaviour.