One of the many numbers the Indian phone scammers have tried calling me on. Usually I get exactly 2 attempted calls every afternoon from the current people. I made the mistake of putting my phone number in a Gumtree ad then the calls started within 20 minutes and should last 3 to 6 months. When they eventually give up they'll just put this number on the list they sell to the next call center (they even rip each other off), then I get to see what tactics the next mob use.This current bunch seem to use completely random, made-up numbers that are different every time, like most do, so no point attempting to call back and see who it is. If this IS someone's real number then it isn't them calling, it's the Indians faking the caller ID. Others have used a single area-code and the next 6 digits always the same, but the last two digits change. They're not in Australia anyway, the caller ID is fake and generated by their software and fed to the local VOIP server, then that's the number you see. They sometimes even use the wrong number of digits
If you didn't know, the ONLY effective way to make the calls stop is to block all strangers or send them to voice-mail. For landlines you can buy phones with contact lists and call screening (so you can reject all calls not from known contacts) or even an old-fashioned answering machine; the scammers don't leave messages as they don't want anyone to have a number they can use to find them. But there is *nothing* you can say, ask, beg, demand or scream that will make the slightest bit of difference - you can only block them. But at least that does work, they do eventually stop calling.
The reason so many banks etc are boasting about using local call centers is that again and again Indian and Filipino call center workers are the ones stealing your info and using their employers' equipment to run their own scams. That's why local companies are finding they can't use them and cancelling their contracts, ha ha.

2nd time I've had the call trying to sell me a website -- heavy Pilipino accent -- lots of background noise

An Indian guy tried to claim he was from Gov for LED light program. He said replacing the light in your business won't cost you any cent. Then I hang up the call.

2 calls within 30 minutes - they hang up as soon as I answer

12 calls today from this number - LED light upgrade - told them to remove details from their data base to no avail. GRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR

Caller: (03) 6124 2597

About three calls first few days. Indian accent with very English names. Same introductory line asking if we have been given free government exhaust fan covers. They were informed we already had them installed. Today, after the third call, they were firmly told to check their list instead of ringing the same number with the same spiel. That upset someone. Over twenty calls in the next two hours late into the night. Fact that calls were screened and not answered seem to frustrate them even more.

Missed call, no message left. Repeat caller from previous day. Assume spam

Scammers use (03) 6124 2597, simply do not pick up

Seven calls from that number in one day. My phone plays music if its someone I know. Luckily I have an answering machine. They never leave a message.

After 7 rings the answering machine gets them off

I did not answer it, we have had the number numerous amount of times. More than I can count and others very much similar to those with a couple of digits different.
Just wish they would go away.

Caller: Foreign sounding voice

4 calls within 30 mins waffling on about government incentive wish telco would stoip these pest calls, I am not in the directory and am on do not call list, happens with regular frequency

None. Just hangs up.

because of these constant spam calls I bought a Telstra Guardian Phone, they still ring twice a day but the calls are screened by telstra so they don't get through to me. : )

they dont stop calling mate, they have been calling for years and years

Caller: Indian Scammer

Fake govt LED replacement scheme. These low life bottom feeders call my number 4 times daily for the past two weeks. Have now blocked this number even though it's probably a fake number.

several calls with hours from this number.

This number has called several times this evening - I haven’t answered but very annoying. B=

called 21 times within 1 minute!!

led lighting