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18 community reports for 04 8008 8826 (0480088826): Health insurance spam, silent calls, repeated dialling, and one report of threats. Likely linked to online quote forms.
Health Insurance Spam Reports for 04 8008 8826
04 8008 8826 (also written as 0480088826) has accumulated 18 community reports documenting persistent unwanted contact primarily centred on health insurance comparison schemes. The pattern is consistent across reports: callers claim affiliation with health insurance comparison services, push hard to keep contributors on the line despite refusal, and frequently bombard the same person with multiple calls in short timeframes.
One contributor disclosed falling for a health insurance comparison scam advertised on Facebook, after which they began receiving incessant calls from 0480088826 and numerous similar numbers. Another noted being called immediately after filling out an online quote form, likely from a comparison service such as Compare Club. The contributor described the caller as unwilling to accept rejection, employing high-pressure sales tactics typical of lead-generation operations that purchase contact details from third-party data brokers.
What Callers from 04 8008 8826 Say and Do
Contributors receiving calls from 04 8008 8826 report callers introducing themselves as representatives from health insurance comparison or provider services. The core pitch involves offering to help compare health insurance options across different providers. However, multiple reports highlight that callers from 0480088826 persist despite explicit rejection, with one contributor describing the caller as refusing to accept "no for an answer."
Beyond the standard health insurance pitch, reports reveal a darker pattern. One contributor received repeated calls within a 20-minute window. Another endured 15 separate calls in just one hour. Most concerning, one report documented a caller who threatened the contributor with violence if they continued hanging up, prompting the recipient to block the number and report the incident to police. Additionally, two separate contributors reported receiving silent calls from this number - callers who either hung up immediately upon connection or remained silent for 3-4 seconds before disconnecting.
Call Patterns and Timing
The volume and frequency of calls from 0480088826 stand out as particularly disruptive. Contributors report receiving multiple calls within compressed timeframes: one received 15 calls in a single hour, another received multiple calls within 20 minutes, and a third reported continuous ringing from the number over an extended period. These patterns suggest automated or semi-automated dialling systems rather than individual sales representatives.
A notable pattern emerges regarding number spoofing. One long-form report detailed receiving continuous calls not just from 04 8008 8826 but from multiple numbers all starting with similar prefixes: 0480, 0488, 0489, and 0485. The contributor described blocking the specific number, only to have callers shift to slightly different numbers, suggesting the underlying operation cycles through a range of mobile numbers to evade blocking.
Report dates span from May 2024 through November 2025, indicating this number has remained active in the unwanted calling ecosystem for at least 18 months without apparent intervention.
What to Do If You Receive a Call from 04 8008 8826
If 04 8008 8826 or 0480088826 calls you:
- Do not: Engage with the caller, provide personal or financial information, or return the call if missed
- Do: Hang up immediately, block the number in your phone, and note the time and date of the call
- If threatened: Document the threat, block the number, and report to local police immediately
- If receiving multiple calls: Contact your mobile provider to request filtering or blocking of the number and related prefixes
- Be aware: If you previously filled out an online health insurance quote form, your contact details may have been sold to lead-generation networks - expect calls from multiple numbers
What to Do If You Receive an SMS from 04 8008 8826
If 0480088826 sends you a text message:
- Do not: Click any links, reply to the message, or call back any number referenced in the SMS
- Do: Delete the message immediately and block the sender
- Report as spam: Forward the SMS to 0429 999 888 (ACMA spam reporting) and retain a screenshot for your records
How to Report 04 8008 8826
Report this number through the following Australian government channels:
- ACMA (Australian Communications and Media Authority): Report unwanted calls and SMS at acma.gov.au - this is the primary regulator for telecommunications harassment
- Scamwatch: If you believe you've been targeted by a scam related to health insurance, report at scamwatch.gov.au
- Do Not Call Register: Register your number at donotcall.gov.au to request removal from telemarketing lists (though lead-generation operations often ignore this)
- Local police: If you received threats of violence, report to your local police station or call 000 for emergency threats
- Your mobile provider: Contact Pivotel (the carrier associated with this number) to request blocking of 0480088826 and related prefixes
- Reverseau: Contribute your own experience with this number to help other Australians recognise and avoid it
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What Our Users Reviewed
Called about health insurance, pretty standard
Called claiming to be from health insurance comparison, wouldn't take no for an answer
No message left, noticed multiple calls from numbers starting with 0480, seems like a phishing call
Called multiple times, blocked the number
Asked about health insurance, said they help compare providers, unsure about credibility
Repeated nuisance calls, last call caller threatened me with violence if I kept hanging up, blocked and reported to police
I answered the call, but they hung up.
Got 15 calls in just one hour, extremely annoying
Work mobile getting calls from unknown numbers, checked and they're all spam
Called, seemed suspicious and untrustworthy
called multiple times in 20 minutes, blocked them
Unsolicited call, reckon it's health insurance comparison scam I fell for on Facebook, now getting bombarded with similar calls from heaps of numbers
Silence for 3 to 4 seconds then hangs up
called after I filled out online quote form, likely Compare Club
Any number starting with 0480088 is continuously ringing.
No message.
I block the number.
They continuously change number.
Block all numbers starting with.
0480.
0489.
0488.
0485.
Yet again another scam(?). No message, no ring-back from me. I have had a burst of calls with 0480,0485 0489, + +66 overseas calls in the last 48 hours. I have read any reviews (if they exist - plz write one. It really helps when I receive such numbers.) They seem to be about the same time of day. I don't trust any beginning with these digits. I'm blocking all of them if Should I Answer app hasn't already done it!!
Multiple calls each day from health insurance company, getting overwhelming
No messages when they call, recommend blocking
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WRITE A REVIEWFrequently Asked Questions
Why does 04 8008 8826 keep calling me repeatedly?
Multiple contributors report 0480088826 and associated numbers calling repeatedly within short timeframes - some received 15 calls in one hour. This pattern suggests automated dialling systems operated by lead-generation networks. If you previously filled out an online health insurance comparison form, your contact details were likely sold to multiple lead-gen operations, all cycling through similar calling numbers. The contributor who traced this pattern noted that blocking 0480088826 simply resulted in calls from other numbers starting with 0480, 0488, 0489, and 0485.
Is 0480088826 a legitimate health insurance company?
No. Contributors who received calls from 04 8008 8826 describe callers claiming to represent health insurance comparison services, not actual insurers. One contributor explicitly noted they believed the caller was associated with Compare Club, a lead-generation service. These are not calls from health insurance companies themselves but from third parties who purchase your contact details to solicit quotes. One contributor who fell for a similar Facebook-advertised health insurance comparison scam reported subsequently being bombarded with calls from 0480088826 and many other numbers.
What should I do if a caller from 04 8008 8826 threatens me?
Take it seriously. One contributor reported that a caller from 0480088826 threatened violence if they continued hanging up. This contributor blocked the number and reported the threat to police. If you receive threatening calls from 04 8008 8826, document the date, time, and exact wording of the threat, block the number immediately, and contact your local police station or call 000 if the threat feels imminent. Report the threat to ACMA at acma.gov.au as well.
Why am I getting silent calls from 0480088826?
Two separate contributors reported silent or near-silent calls from 04 8008 8826 - one caller hung up immediately upon connection, another remained silent for 3-4 seconds before disconnecting. This tactic is often used by lead-generation operations to identify active phone numbers. The silence typically indicates the call was either from an automated system checking if the number is in use, or a robocall that failed to connect to a live operator. Do not call back or engage - simply block the number.
How is 0480088826 able to keep changing numbers when I block it?
One contributor meticulously documented this pattern, noting that after blocking 0480088826, they continued receiving calls from numbers starting with different prefixes: 0480, 0488, 0489, and 0485. This suggests the underlying operation has access to a large pool of mobile numbers, likely through a satellite or VOIP provider (Pivotel is listed as the carrier associated with this specific number). The operation likely rotates through these numbers to evade individual blocking attempts. Reporting to ACMA and your mobile provider is more effective than blocking individual numbers.
I filled out an online health insurance quote form and now 04 8008 8826 keeps calling - why?
Your contact details were sold to lead-generation networks. One contributor explicitly described this sequence: they filled out a health insurance comparison form online, then immediately began receiving calls from 0480088826 and "heaps of other numbers." Another noted they were called right after completing an online quote form, likely from Compare Club. These services monetise your information by selling it to multiple calling operations. You can register your number with the Do Not Call Register at donotcall.gov.au, though lead-gen operations often ignore this. Your best protection is to avoid filling out unsolicited online comparison forms, especially those advertised on social media.