(08) 7228 5256

Based on first-hand reports from 14 Reverseau community members who received calls from this number, community reports indicate that 57% of reporters describe it as Uncertain, with an average caller safety rating of 3.3 out of 5. The most recent experience was recorded on 19 June 2015. Each report reflects a real interaction documented by someone who answered or received a call from this number.

3-min Read 14 Reports

Suspicious
Suspicious Uncertain Spam Local service Adelaide, SA 5000 Symbio Networks Pty Ltd

Ratings

3.3
14 reports
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  • Suspicious
  • Uncertain
  • Spam

Learn about the phone number 08 7228 5256, reported as a telemarketer for solar services. This article provides tips on how to handle calls from this number and what to watch out for.

Understanding the Harassment from 08 7228 5256

The phone number 08 7228 5256 / 0872285256 has been reported numerous times by users across Australia. Its pattern of consistent calling and vague interactions has raised suspicions among recipients. Based on user reviews, we classify this number as a telemarketer, specifically related to solar service offerings.

If you’ve been receiving calls from this number, you are not alone. Many users have reported the same experience: multiple calls throughout the day with little to no engagement. Common issues include:

  • Silence on the line when answered.
  • Voicemails featuring unintelligible discussions, sometimes in another language.
  • Continuous engaged tones when attempting to call back.
  • Attempts to solicit interest in solar power projects, primarily through outreach operations based in Asia.

The predominant theme among these reports indicates a strong marketing presence from a telemarketing firm associated with Gryphon Solar, known for aggressively promoting solar services. Users have described the callers' English as poor, suggesting that the calls are likely outsourced operations concentrated in non-English speaking countries.

With these experiences in mind, how can you manage calls from this number effectively?

  • Do not engage: If you answer and there is silence, simply hang up. Engaging may encourage further calls.
  • Block the number: Most smartphones feature an easy option to block unwanted numbers. This stops future calls from 08 7228 5256 / 0872285256.
  • Report the numbers: If the calls continue, consider reporting these instances to your phone provider and local authorities, as multiple users have suggested.
  • Use Reverse Phone Lookup: Sites like Reverseau can provide additional insights into who is calling you, offering a more comprehensive understanding of the telemarketer’s intent.

In conclusion, while it can be frustrating to receive repeated calls from 08 7228 5256 / 0872285256, being informed will help safeguard you against intrusive telemarketing practices. Utilising a service like Reverse Phone Lookup Australia allows you to identify nuisances like these swiftly, giving you the tools you need to manage unwanted contact better.

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What Our Users Reviewed

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Gelman
Suspicious

2 calls this morning, sound indian, in very noisy room, don't leave co-herent message.

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Estelle
Uncertain

They tried me twice but I refused to pick up realising it is a phony number.

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Hanneman
Suspicious

Phoned me a few times now asking if I would be interested in solar power. Very poor English. I am trying to find where they are based and I am going to keep calling them.......

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Herod
Spam

What a pain in the ass, they keep calling and no one is there. Stop! Please.

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Heenan
Spam

I am getting this call numerous times daily I am about to ring Optus and make a formal complaint and also get a police report number for calls that are starting to scare me. I suggest that everyone does the same and if as a group we will be able to be heard more so than individually.

Regard mandy.

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Frederiksen
Spam

5 or 6 calls a day. I answered today and it's a call centre in an asian country on behalf of Gryphon Solar.

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Didomenico
Spam

Simillarly. 4 or 5 times a day and they don't leave a message ...

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Argyle
Uncertain

Got call from this number like every couple of hour.

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Danziger
Uncertain

I have received this call so many times during the day, and everytime I tried to answer or callback, it just doesn't connect.

K
Kettler
Uncertain

08 7228 5256 has been calling today (8 June 2015) about every half hour or so. But I've never picked up.

Was just looking to see if anyone posting here knew who this is.

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Cram
Uncertain

I have been getting several calls from this number today and every time I called back constantly engaged... Should I report to the police?

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Matis
Uncertain

Had several calls from this mob. When I answer there is silence. Don't know who they are but beware these creepy people??

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Gerstner
Uncertain

I've had missed calls from this number. They accidently left a voicemail that sounded like a conversation in Chinese.

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Franz
Uncertain

I have had multiple missed calls from this number on my mobile, but when I try to ring back, the number is permanently engaged.

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About This Report

This page is part of the Reverseau Scam Intelligence Database, a community-driven dataset maintained by Reverseau since 2014. The database documents caller behaviour across Australian phone numbers based on first-hand user experiences.

Each entry is generated when individuals who received calls or messages from a number submit a report through our review form. Reports include a caller safety rating (1–5 scale) and a written account of the interaction. All submissions are moderated before publication.

The safety rating shown on this page reflects the collective assessment of (08) 7228 5256 by real users. It measures perceived caller risk, not the quality of this page. A low rating indicates that reporters consider this number likely to be associated with scam or spam activity.