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Community reports for 08 7119 7283 (0871197283): Callers falsely claim government solar rebates, asking about panel age. One report indicates impersonation tactics.
Solar Rebate Impersonation Reports for 08 7119 7283
Two contributors have reported calls from 08 7119 7283 (also written as 0871197283) involving false claims about government solar rebates. The most recent report describes a caller impersonating a rebate authority, contacting a household that does not even have solar panels installed. When challenged, the caller provided no legitimate business identification or disclosure of their actual organisation.
A second contributor received a similar call from 0871197283 enquiring about solar panel age and government rebates. When the householder stated they were renting and had no panels, the caller terminated the call immediately without further explanation. Neither contributor was informed who was actually calling or which organisation the caller represented.
What Callers from 08 7119 7283 Claim
Reports indicate callers from 08 7119 7283 initiate contact by referencing government solar rebates and asking about the age of solar panels. The impersonation pattern suggests the caller is posing as an official rebate processor or government-affiliated energy provider.
One contributor noted the caller from 0871197283 made no attempt to verify whether the householder actually had solar panels before launching into rebate details, a sign of mass-dialling tactics rather than targeted outreach. When confronted with the fact that no panels were present, the caller quickly ended the conversation without attempting to clarify or offer alternative products.
Report Patterns and Timing
Both reports came within a week of each other, with the most recent call from 08 7119 7283 occurring on 6 March 2026. The first answered call occurred on 27 February, suggesting an active calling campaign. The service is registered to a South Australian provider (NetSIP Pty Ltd), though the calls appear to target householders across different circumstances.
One call went to voicemail (missed call), while the second was answered directly. The immediate termination when householders didn't match the expected profile (renter without panels, then non-panel household) indicates the caller was likely working through a list without personalisation.
What to Do If You Receive a Call from 08 7119 7283
If 08 7119 7283 calls you:
- Do not: Discuss your solar panels, energy usage, or any property details; agree to home inspections or quote collection; provide your personal identification number or bank account information
- Do: Hang up immediately if the caller cannot name their organisation; verify any genuine government rebate through the official Energy.gov.au website before providing information; block the number if calls persist
- Remember: Genuine government rebate schemes never cold-call and always provide official contact details you can independently verify
How to Report 08 7119 7283
Report this number and your experience through these channels:
- Scamwatch: scamwatch.gov.au - file a report describing what the caller claimed and when the call occurred
- ACMA (Australian Communications and Media Authority): acma.gov.au - lodge a complaint about the unwanted call and suspected impersonation
- Reverseau: Help other Australians by contributing your experience with 0871197283 on this page. Community reports help identify patterns and protect others from the same callers
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What Our Users Reviewed
Called enquiring about my solar panels and the government rebate - asking how old they were. Lied and said I rented and they were quick to end the call. They did not disclose where they were calling from unfortunately.
Rang claiming about a solar rebate but I don't even have solar panels
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WRITE A REVIEWFrequently Asked Questions
Is 08 7119 7283 a legitimate government rebate line?
No. Community reports show 08 7119 7283 (0871197283) callers claim to represent government rebate schemes but fail to identify their actual organisation or provide verifiable contact details. Genuine government rebates are processed through official channels like Energy.gov.au, not through unsolicited cold calls. If you're eligible for a solar rebate, you should initiate contact through official government websites, not answer calls from 08 7119 7283.
Why did the caller from 0871197283 hang up when I said I didn't have solar panels?
One contributor reported exactly this behaviour from 0871197283. The immediate termination suggests the caller was working through a scripted list and had no legitimate rebate process to discuss. Mass-dialling campaigns using impersonation often abandon calls when the householder doesn't fit the expected profile, rather than attempting genuine customer service.
What should I do if 08 7119 7283 calls me about solar rebates?
Hang up and do not engage. Do not confirm whether you have solar panels, your address details, or any property information. If you're genuinely interested in solar rebates, visit Energy.gov.au or contact your state's official energy authority directly using contact details you find yourself (not numbers provided by callers). Block 08 7119 7283 on your phone if the calls continue.
Has 0871197283 been reported to authorities?
Two community contributors have reported calls from 0871197283, and Reverseau has logged these reports. To escalate this to government authorities, file a complaint with Scamwatch (scamwatch.gov.au) or the ACMA (acma.gov.au). The more reports authorities receive about 08 7119 7283, the stronger the case for investigation and action.
Can I verify if a call from 08 7119 7283 is legitimate before hanging up?
Ask the caller to provide their organisation name, a direct callback number, and a reference number for your inquiry. Then hang up and call the official government department or energy authority directly using a number you find on their official website. Do not call any number the 08 7119 7283 caller provided. Legitimate organisations never object to callback verification; scammers and spammers will refuse or become evasive.
What provider operates 08 7119 7283?
The number 0871197283 is registered to NetSIP Pty Ltd, a South Australian telecommunications provider. However, this does not mean NetSIP itself is making the calls or endorsing them. The service may be resold or used by third-party callers. If you want to report the number to the provider, contact NetSIP directly and reference 08 7119 7283, but also file reports with Scamwatch and the ACMA so authorities can investigate the actual callers.