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08 8456 9309 (0884569309) reports include silent calls with heavy breathing, repeated survey calls ignored after being told to stop, and suspicious behaviour from what appears to be a call centre operation.
Silent Calls and Survey Spam from 08 8456 9309
Eight community reports flag 08 8456 9309 (also written as 0884569309) for a mixed pattern of silent calls and unwanted survey activity. The most distinctive report involves a voicemail left on a contributor's phone containing only heavy breathing and grunting sounds before hanging up. Several other contributors describe repeated survey calls despite requesting to be removed from contact lists, while a few reports mention strange background noises suggesting a call centre environment.
The number is allocated as a local service in South Australia through AAPT Limited. The pattern of behaviour spans from late 2023 through early 2026, suggesting this activity has continued for an extended period.
What Callers from 08 8456 9309 Do
Contributors report multiple distinct behaviours from 0884569309. One contributor received ten calls within a single week with no message left. Others describe being contacted about surveys or health-related questions, with at least one caller continuing to ring despite being explicitly told to stop. A contributor who answered a call from 08 8456 9309 reported hearing what sounded like a busy call centre in the background, with the caller asking about health surveys before the recipient hung up and blocked the number.
The silent call with heavy breathing is the most unsettling report. One contributor noted this voicemail left them feeling creeped out, raising concern about whether the number is being used for harassment rather than commercial telemarketing.
Frequency and Reporting Patterns
Reports indicate two separate issues. The persistent survey calling appears linked to commercial telemarketing that ignores Do Not Call Register requests. One contributor specifically mentioned continuing calls about surveys despite asking to be removed, a common complaint about survey operators. The silent call and suspicious behaviour reports suggest a secondary pattern of either callback scams testing for live numbers or deliberate harassment.
Three contributors described the calls as feeling "dodgy" or "off" without identifying a specific scam, suggesting the caller behaviour itself triggered suspicion. The spread of reports across different channels (missed calls, answered calls, voicemail) and time periods indicates this is not a one-off incident but ongoing activity.
What to Do If You Receive a Call from 08 8456 9309
If 08 8456 9309 calls you:
- Do not: Engage with silent calls, return missed calls from this number, or provide personal information if you do answer
- Do: Let unknown calls go to voicemail, block the number immediately after the first suspicious contact, and hang up if you hear background noise or no response
- For survey calls: Tell the caller you are registered on the Do Not Call Register and request removal from their list, then block if they call again
- If harassed: Keep records of call dates and times, save any voicemails, and file a formal complaint with the ACMA
If You Receive Multiple Calls from 08 8456 9309
One contributor reported receiving ten calls from 0884569309 within a week. If this happens to you:
- Block the number immediately on your phone
- If calls continue from different numbers with similar patterns, this may indicate a callback scam or harassment campaign
- Do not answer or call back - this confirms your number is active and can intensify the calling
- Report to the ACMA and request investigation for potential harassment
How to Report 08 8456 9309
If you receive unwanted calls from 08 8456 9309 (0884569309):
- Report to ACMA: Visit acma.gov.au and submit a complaint about the call. Include the date, time, and what was said or heard
- Report to Scamwatch: If the call involved any fraudulent claims, report at scamwatch.gov.au
- Do Not Call Register: Register your number at donotcall.gov.au if you haven't already. If the caller is a telemarketer ignoring this, mention it in your ACMA complaint
- Report on Reverseau: Share your experience with 08 8456 9309 to help other Australians recognise this number
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What Our Users Reviewed
Went to voicemail, just heavy breathing and grunting noises then hung up. Creepy
Called ten times in a week, non-stop
Got a call, something doesn't feel right
Keeps calling about a survey despite being told to stop
Bloke called doing health survey, felt off so I hung up and blocked him
Called but seemed dodgy, strange sounds like a call centre in background
Keeps calling leaving messages rambling about photography
probably after survey victims, random survey call
Number keeps calling, can't stop it or identify who, very frustrating
missed call earlier today, tried calling back got a voicemail about surgeries, called again at 7:50 PM, answered and got silence then hung up
When I answered, they hung up immediately
Had a call from this number calming to be from the Fred Hollows foundation. They rang 7 times and 1 SMS over a period of 3 days and claimed I was a finalist in the 2022 Fred awads. They also sent me an email asking for a photo and my personal info eg. Full name etc.
I checked out the number on this site and guess what???? And no, I gave them no info.
Caller wanted to conduct health survey, seemed untrustworthy so I hung up
Six calls over past few days, no voicemail, complete silence when I answer
Called at 7:50 PM saying they were conducting a survey, seemed unprofessional
Called 6 times in 2 days, hung up when I answered, voicemail mentioned surveys, blocked but still getting calls
Hangs up as soon as I answer, when I call back automated message says they tried to contact me about a survey
Phone rang and disconnected with no one speaking, mention of 'Mcnair Yellow Squares'
Six calls over past two days, didn't answer as didn't recognize it
this number calls me at least twice a day and never leaves a message, even called at 8:45 PM once
Calls at all hours and weekends, never leaves a voicemail
Called three times today without messages, blocked them
Three calls where they hang up when I say hello, very annoying
Called 6 times in 3 days, answered once but they hung up immediately, pretty sure it's a scam
Keep getting calls from this number, blocked it and never answered
Scam.
Number keeps calling several times a day, I've missed most and when I answered they hung up, reported to Telstra
Often called by this number - often late in day and no one there when answered. Could someone please disconnect this scammer?
Phone flagged as spam, didn't answer, no message left, blocked it
Claims to be doing South Australian population health survey, calling at least twice a day
Calls 2-3 times a day, even at 8:30 PM. When I answered once, only heard a beep
Keeps calling repeatedly with no messages, got six calls over five days, very concerning pattern
Poor call quality so I hung up
multiple calls over few days, called back and person claimed to be from research company, skeptical
This number's been calling me consistently for the past few days around the same time
Phone security automatically blocked this as suspected spam
Called me 2-3 times a day, no voicemail
Calls with no messages, blocked the number
Calls at different times, no one on the line when I answer. Blocked it
been getting calls for the last couple days with no explanation
Seems like a scam, blocked after receiving call
Received a call from this number. Nobody spoke, and they terminated the call after a few seconds.
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WRITE A REVIEWFrequently Asked Questions
What does the heavy breathing voicemail from 08 8456 9309 mean?
One contributor received a voicemail from 0884569309 containing only heavy breathing and grunting sounds. This pattern is often associated with callback scams, where automated systems or operators test if a number is active and monitored. The caller's purpose may be to confirm the number for harassment, sale to other scammers, or follow-up contact. Do not call back - this confirms your number is active.
Why does 08 8456 9309 keep calling about surveys?
Multiple contributors report survey-related calls from 0884569309, with at least one mentioning the caller persisted despite being asked to stop. This suggests either a telemarketing operation that ignores Do Not Call Register requests, or a survey scam that uses false survey claims to gather personal information. The background noise mentioned by one contributor (sounds of a call centre) supports this being a larger operation.
I received a call from 08 8456 9309 and it felt suspicious but nothing was obviously wrong. Should I be concerned?
Yes. Three contributors described calls from 0884569309 as feeling "dodgy" or "off" without a clear reason, and one noted strange background noises from what appeared to be a call centre. Your instinct matters - if something feels wrong when answering 08 8456 9309, trust that feeling. Block the number immediately and do not provide any personal information.
What should I do if 0884569309 calls me ten times in a week like one contributor experienced?
Do not answer or return calls from 0884569309. Repeated calling within a short timeframe (like the ten calls in one week reported) indicates either harassment or a callback scam confirming active numbers. Block the number on your phone immediately, then file a formal complaint with the ACMA at acma.gov.au describing the frequency and pattern of calls.
Is 08 8456 9309 a scam or just spam?
Reports from 0884569309 suggest mixed activity. The silent call with heavy breathing is consistent with callback scam testing. The persistent survey calls appear to be telemarketing spam ignoring Do Not Call Register requests. Contributors describe the overall behaviour as suspicious rather than identifying a specific financial scam, but the silent call pattern and call centre background noise suggest this may be used for harassment or data harvesting purposes.
How do I stop calls from 08 8456 9309 if I'm already on the Do Not Call Register?
If 0884569309 continues calling despite being on the Do Not Call Register (donotcall.gov.au), tell the caller you are registered and request removal from their contact list. If they call again, block the number on your phone and file a complaint with the ACMA at acma.gov.au, specifically mentioning that the caller ignored your Do Not Call registration. Keep dates and times of calls as evidence.