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0489 916 811 (0489916811): 10 community reports of robocalls, solar panel spam, and nuisance calls. Pivotel mobile number flagged for persistent unwanted contact.
Robocall and Spam Reports for 0489 916 811
Ten contributors have reported unwanted contact from 0489 916 811 (also written as 0489916811), with patterns spanning robocalls, unsolicited sales pitches, and nuisance calls. The number is allocated to Pivotel, an Australian satellite mobile provider. Multiple reports indicate this number is part of a coordinated campaign, with one contributor noting they received calls from several different mobile numbers linked to Pivotel, all displaying similar calling patterns and linked to the same originating operation.
The most consistent pattern involves robocalls that ring for only three rings then hang up, leaving no voicemail. One contributor reported receiving multiple such calls daily from 0489916811 and related numbers over the course of a year, often at inconvenient times. Two separate reports specifically mention robocall tactics, including one voicemail where the contributor could hear scammers in the background, with one voice panicked and yelling.
What Callers from 0489 916 811 Say and Do
When 0489 916 811 does connect, the calls vary between aggressive sales pitches and silent robocall behaviour. One contributor reported a caller from this number claiming to represent "Inclect Solar," phoning four separate times and continuing to pitch despite being asked to be removed from the calling list. Another contributor answered a call from 0489 916 811 where the caller briefly stated their name and immediately hung up when the recipient replied.
Nuisance calls from 0489916811 have included a 16-second voicemail containing only whistling followed by a pointless second message, and one instance where a caller sang down the phone. One contributor received an auto-dialled voicemail where background audio revealed what appeared to be scammers in distress, suggesting the call was part of a larger operation accidentally capturing internal conversation.
Call Patterns and Timing
Reports about 0489 916 811 span from May 2025 to December 2025, indicating persistent activity over several months. Call timing is unpredictable and often inconvenient, with one contributor specifically noting calls at very inconvenient times. The frequency varies: one contributor received three calls within a single week in July 2025, while another reported three calls spread across three months with no voicemail left on any occasion.
The Pivotel provider allocation suggests this may be a deliberate choice for anonymity, as satellite mobile services offer different registration and traceability compared to standard Australian mobile networks. Multiple contributors report receiving calls from several different Pivotel numbers all using similar tactics, indicating an organised operation rather than a single bad actor.
What to Do If You Receive a Call from 0489 916 811
If 0489 916 811 calls you:
- Do not: Engage with sales pitches, provide personal information, or confirm your availability by answering
- Do: Let robocalls go to voicemail, block the number immediately, and do not return any call
- Do: Note if the call rings only three times and hangs up - this is a callback verification tactic used by scammers to confirm active numbers
- If asked to be removed: Request confirmation in writing and hang up; verbal removal requests to spam operations are rarely honoured
What to Do If You Receive Multiple Calls from 0489 916 811
If 0489916811 and related numbers keep calling you:
- Block the number: Use your phone's native blocking feature or contact your provider
- Do not attempt callback verification: Do not answer or call back to "confirm" the number is active
- Document the pattern: Note dates, times, and any message content for reports to authorities
- Report to your provider: Contact Pivotel or your own provider to report the harassment pattern
How to Report 0489 916 811
Multiple Australian government and regulatory bodies can help address unwanted calls from 0489 916 811:
- Scamwatch: Report suspected scams at scamwatch.gov.au, managed by the ACCC
- ACMA (Australian Communications and Media Authority): Report nuisance calls, robocalls, and breaches of the Spam Act at acma.gov.au
- Do Not Call Register: Register your number at donotcall.gov.au to opt out of telemarketing; complaints about violations can be lodged here
- ReportCyber: If the calls involve phishing or social engineering tactics, report to cyber.gov.au
- Reverseau: Contribute your experience with 0489 916 811 to help other Australians identify this number
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What Our Users Reviewed
Phone rang at 8:33 pm on Thursday, didn't answer
Message from someone calling themselves Kyle from a solar firm. Heaps of call centre background noise. Don't reckon it was actually from them
called out of nowhere talking about solar panels, hung up when I said no
Do not answer.
Spam/Scam/Unsolicited call.
I’ve been getting a series of phone calls daily, from 3 different mobile numbers today but usually one or two calls each day- all linked to Pivotel as their provider- where the call rings only three times then hangs up, with no message left.
The numbers often start with the same 7 digits, though several different sets of similarly linked numbers have been persistently calling me over the past year or so- quite often at very inconvenient times.
Called saying my name and hung up when I replied
Number keeps popping up repeatedly, three calls in three months with no voicemail
Voicemail whistling for 16 seconds then pointless second message
Bloke called and was singing down the phone
Auto-dialed voicemail, could hear scammers talking, one panicked and yelled
Phone labels as suspected spam, got 3 calls this week
Didn't answer, no voicemail
Inclect Solar, called 4 times, kept talking despite asking to be removed from list
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WRITE A REVIEWFrequently Asked Questions
What is 0489 916 811 and why do they keep calling?
0489 916 811 (0489916811) is a Pivotel satellite mobile number linked to unsolicited robocalls and spam campaigns. Contributors report this number and related Pivotel numbers calling repeatedly with robocall tactics - ringing only three times then hanging up, or leaving whistling voicemails. The number appears to be part of an organised operation testing for active phone numbers or pushing unwanted solar panel sales.
Why does 0489 916 811 ring three times then hang up?
When 0489916811 rings only three times before disconnecting, it is likely a callback verification tactic. Scammers use this to confirm a number is active and monitored, so they can sell the number to other fraud operations. Do not call back - answering or calling back only confirms your number is active and worth targeting.
What should I do if 0489 916 811 keeps calling me?
If 0489916811 or related numbers persistently call: block the number on your phone, do not answer or call back, do not engage with any message, and report the harassment to ACMA at acma.gov.au and to Scamwatch at scamwatch.gov.au. If calls involve sales pitches, lodge a complaint with the Do Not Call Register at donotcall.gov.au.
Is 0489 916 811 a scam or just spam?
Reports about 0489916811 vary between confirmed spam (solar panel sales), nuisance calls (robocalls with no message, singing, whistling voicemails), and suspicious activity (one caller simply stated a name and hung up). The robocall pattern and background audio of panicked voices in one auto-dialled voicemail suggest this number is part of a larger scam operation. Treat all calls from 0489 916 811 as unwanted and do not engage.
Can I report 0489 916 811 to my mobile provider?
Yes. Contact your mobile provider and ask them to block 0489916811 and related numbers. You can also report the pattern to your provider's abuse team. For complaints about the Pivotel network itself, contact Pivotel's customer service. Additionally, lodge formal complaints with ACMA at acma.gov.au, which has enforcement powers over persistent robocall operations.
Why is 0489 916 811 using a Pivotel number?
Pivotel is a satellite mobile provider, and fraudsters choose such providers because registration and traceability may differ from standard Australian networks. One contributor noted receiving calls from multiple different Pivotel numbers all using identical tactics, suggesting the operation deliberately sources multiple numbers from this provider. Report patterns involving multiple Pivotel numbers to ACMA and Scamwatch.