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29 community reports for 0485 834 977 (0485834977) describe persistent survey and market research calls, including TKW Research, geographic inconsistencies, and multiple contact attempts.
Survey and Market Research Spam Reports for 0485 834 977
0485 834 977 (also written as 0485834977) has accumulated 29 community reports flagging persistent market research and survey calling activity. The pattern centres on callers conducting surveys on local issues and regional topics, often citing geographic areas that don't match the recipient's location. Multiple contributors specifically identify TKW Research as the entity behind calls from 0485834977, with one voicemail message explicitly referencing the organisation name and a promise to call again.
The geographic inconsistency is a recurring concern across reports. Several contributors report being asked market research questions about specific states or areas, yet when questioned, the caller named a location the recipient did not live in. This mismatch has raised questions among contributors about the legitimacy of the survey purpose and data sourcing methods.
What Callers from 0485 834 977 Say
Contributors who answered calls from 0485 834 977 consistently report being asked survey questions about local issues and regional matters. One contributor noted the caller was "a woman doing market research questions about my area," but upon pressing for clarification about which area, "she named a state I don't live in." This pattern repeats across multiple reports, suggesting either poor data quality or deliberate geographic misdirection.
A voicemail left by TKW Research on 0485834977 promised the caller would "call again," and several contributors report the caller persisting even after declining participation. One contributor stated: "Persistent call asking for my response to a survey, very pushy." Another reported: "Told caller I don't do surveys but she kept insisting anyway." A separate report described the caller as "very pushy" and noted the contributor subsequently blocked the number.
One report linked a call from 0485 834 977 to election campaign activity, describing it as a "spam call right before TAS election, annoying campaign strategy," suggesting the number may also be used for political polling or campaign-related surveys.
Call Patterns and Frequency
0485 834 977 exhibits a pattern of repeated contact attempts. One contributor reported the number "called multiple times from blocked number then from mobile" and had to explicitly ask the caller to stop calling. Another noted receiving calls on consecutive days in late March 2026, with one report mentioning the number called "10:30am on Sunday, second time this week" with no message left.
A significant portion of reports involve unanswered or missed calls. Several contributors received calls from 0485834977 but did not pick up, with Telstra flagging at least one as suspicious. Multiple contributors reported blocking the number after receiving no voicemail or after checking community reviews online. One voicemail report from January 2025 described a woman calling and "leaving multiple messages, very annoying."
The reports span from January 2025 through April 2026, with clustering in March-April 2026 and February-April 2025, suggesting periods of heightened calling activity from this number.
What to Do If You Receive a Call from 0485 834 977
If you receive a call from 0485 834 977, you are not obligated to participate in any survey or market research. Contributors recommend firmly declining and, if the caller persists despite your refusal (as several reports indicate), hanging up. Do not feel pressured to answer questions about your location, household, or personal circumstances.
Block 0485834977 on your mobile phone to prevent future calls from this number. Multiple contributors have successfully used this approach. If you receive a voicemail message from 0485 834 977, you do not need to return the call. If the caller claims they will contact you again and this is unwelcome, you can report the number to the Do Not Call Register, which applies to telemarketing and research calling.
If the calls become threatening or harassing (for example, escalating contact attempts or aggressive tone), document the dates and times and consider reporting to ACMA (Australian Communications and Media Authority) at acma.gov.au, which handles complaints about persistent unwanted calls. You can also report telemarketing calls to Scamwatch at scamwatch.gov.au.
Market Research Calling and Your Rights
Legitimate market research organisations are required to comply with the Do Not Call Register and should respect requests not to call. The fact that callers from 0485 834 977 have persisted despite contributors explicitly declining participation is a concern. Geographic inconsistencies in survey questions-where the caller names an area the recipient does not live in-may indicate either poor data quality or survey misdirection worth questioning.
If you do decide to engage with a survey caller, you can ask: which organisation is conducting the research, how they obtained your number, and what the survey data will be used for. Contributors should feel comfortable ending the call at any time if they are uncomfortable.
How to Report 0485 834 977
You can report calls from 0485 834 977 or 0485834977 to several Australian government resources:
Do Not Call Register: Register your number to reduce telemarketing and research calls. Visit donotcall.gov.au. This does not stop all calls immediately but gives you legal protection and a way to lodge complaints.
ACMA (Australian Communications and Media Authority): Report persistent or harassing calls at acma.gov.au. ACMA investigates complaints about unwanted communications and can take action against organisations.
Scamwatch: If you believe the call is deceptive or fraudulent, report it at scamwatch.gov.au. This helps Australian authorities track emerging calling scams.
Contributors are also encouraged to report their experience on Reverseau, which builds a community-driven picture of calling patterns and behaviour. Your report helps others recognise the number and understand the calling activity associated with it.
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What Our Users Reviewed
Ring came through but no idea who, I don't take unknown numbers anyway
I'm on the do not call list, my mobile's blocking spam better now, this one got filtered
Not interested in any of this, leave me be
Woman doing market research questions about my area. When I asked which area she meant, she named a state I don't live in
Market research questions about my area, mentioned a state I don't live in when asked
Called mobile, no spam warning, unknown number so didn't pick up, no message, blocked
Rang, didn't leave a message, blocked it after checking reviews
Spam call right before TAS election, annoying campaign strategy
Persistent call asking for my response to a survey, very pushy, blocked it
Told caller I don't do surveys but she kept insisting anyway
Called multiple times from blocked number then from mobile, asked them to stop calling
Someone called saying they were doing a survey. felt uncomfortable so I hung up
tKW Research left a message saying they'll call again. every call will be blocked unless you have another mobile
TKW Research called, said they'd call again, blocked them
Called about survey on local issues, no idea how they got my number
Woman calling and leaving multiple messages, very annoying
Call at 8 PM showing 'Australia', didn't answer, looks like telemarketer
Market research calls, they mentioned market research exempt from do not call register but I didn't give consent
Voicemail at 7:22 PM from TWK Research saying they may call again, Truecaller blocked it
Annoying that they don't leave a message after calling, blocked the number
Brief call asking me to do three minute survey about Northern Territory Election voting preferences
Received both phone and text spam messages from this number received by two different phones in our family. Pure rubbish! Blocked both.
Persistent calls and texts to me and my wife, blocked multiple times
Repeatedly calling landline for weeks, don't recognise the number
Called my son's mobile, left a message asking to call back, hard to hear
Caller said they were a market researcher for a solar power company
So glad I didn’t answer this one.
Sounded automated but knew my full name, claimed to be from Yarra Valley Water, call went silent after i confirmed, weird
Woman identified by name, said knew associated with BT share company, wanted questions about opinions on BT, hung up
don't recognise the number
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WRITE A REVIEWFrequently Asked Questions
Who is TKW Research, and why are they calling from 0485 834 977?
TKW Research is explicitly named in voicemail and call reports from 0485834977, positioning itself as a market research organisation conducting surveys on local and regional issues. Contributors have reported calls from this entity asking about local topics, though the geographic inconsistencies in the survey questions (callers naming areas recipients don't live in) have raised concerns about data accuracy or survey legitimacy. Contributors are not obligated to participate.
Why does the caller from 0485 834 977 mention an area I don't live in?
Multiple contributors reported that when they asked the caller from 0485 834 977 to clarify which area or region the survey concerned, the caller named a state or location the recipient did not live in. This suggests either poor data quality on the caller's end or a mismatch in how the calling list was compiled. This geographic inconsistency is a reason to be cautious and to decline participation.
What should I do if the caller from 0485834977 keeps calling after I've said no?
Several contributors reported that callers from 0485834977 persisted in asking survey questions even after they declined. You have the right to hang up and block the number. You can also register with the Do Not Call Register at donotcall.gov.au to give you legal recourse if calls continue. If the persistence becomes harassing, report to ACMA at acma.gov.au.
Is 0485 834 977 a scam, or just a telemarketer?
Based on 29 community reports, 0485 834 977 is identified primarily as a survey and market research calling source rather than a financial or identity scam. However, the geographic inconsistencies, persistence despite refusals, and multiple repeated contact attempts across different numbers (including blocked numbers) have led contributors to flag it as unwanted and intrusive. The pattern is consistent with aggressive telemarketing rather than fraud, but caution is warranted.
Why did Telstra flag a call from 0485 834 977 as suspicious?
One contributor reported that a call from 0485834977 arrived on a Sunday morning at 10:30am with no message left, and occurred a second time within the same week. Telstra's spam filtering may have flagged the number based on patterns of repeated calls or high complaint volumes. This does not necessarily indicate a scam, but suggests the number has been associated with unwanted calling activity.
How can I stop calls from 0485 834 977 or 0485834977?
Block the number 0485 834 977 directly on your mobile phone. Register with the Do Not Call Register at donotcall.gov.au to reduce telemarketing and research calls. If calls persist despite blocking and registration, document the dates and times and report to ACMA at acma.gov.au. You can also report to Scamwatch at scamwatch.gov.au if you believe the calls are deceptive or harassing.