04 8583 8246 - 0485838246: Spam and Nuisance Call Reports

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04 8583 8246 (0485838246): Community reports flag unwanted calls including health insurance spam and hang-ups. Mobile number linked to Pivotel.

Spam and Nuisance Reports for 04 8583 8246

Three contributors have reported unwanted calls from 04 8583 8246 (also written as 0485838246). The reports indicate a mix of nuisance hang-up calls and spam telemarketing, with one contributor specifically mentioning unsolicited health insurance comparison offers. This mobile number is allocated to Pivotel Satellite Pty Limited.

The pattern across reports suggests 0485838246 is being used for unwanted contact rather than targeted scams. Contributors describe the experience as frustrating but low-risk, though the hang-up behaviour is particularly annoying as it wastes time without providing any information about the caller's purpose.

What Callers from 04 8583 8246 Are Doing

One contributor received a call about health insurance comparisons from 04 8583 8246. When they declined interest, the caller ended the conversation without further contact, suggesting a telemarketing campaign working through a contact list.

A separate contributor reported that calls from 0485838246 simply hang up when answered. This type of behaviour is common in automated dialling systems or call verification processes where the connection disconnects if no agent is available, or where the caller is testing whether a number is active.

Report Patterns and Timing

The three reports for 04 8583 8246 were submitted over an 8-day period in late October, with one received early morning (04:54) and another in mid-morning (07:14), suggesting calls may occur across different times of day. The consistency of reports, despite the small number, indicates this number has been calling multiple people rather than being a one-off contact.

Contributors have opted to block 0485838246 rather than engage further, which is a practical response when unsolicited calls persist.

What to Do If You Receive a Call from 04 8583 8246

If 04 8583 8246 calls you:

• Do not: Return the call, engage with unsolicited offers, or provide personal information
• Do: Let it go to voicemail, block the number immediately in your phone's contacts, and note the time if calls repeat
• For health insurance or comparison offers: Hang up without responding to questions, as providing any engagement signals an active number
• For hang-up calls: Block 0485838246 after the first occurrence, as repeated hang-ups indicate automated dialling rather than genuine contact

How to Report 04 8583 8246

If you receive unwanted calls from 04 8583 8246, you can take action through Australian consumer protection channels:

• Do Not Call Register: Register your number at donotcall.gov.au to opt out of telemarketing calls. You can also lodge a complaint if a business calls after you've registered.
• ACMA complaints: Report persistent unwanted calls to the Australian Communications and Media Authority at acma.gov.au. Include dates, times, and the nature of calls from 0485838246.
• Scamwatch: While this number appears to be telemarketing rather than scam activity, you can report it at scamwatch.gov.au if the calls escalate or become threatening.
• Reverseau community: Share your experience with 04 8583 8246 on Reverseau to help other Australians identify and block unwanted numbers.

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