Caller: TKW Research On behalf of Vic Govt

TKW Research, on behalf of the Department of Health, is currently conducting the 2022 Victorian Population Health Survey (VPHS) – a mobile phone survey. The survey is conducted annually and has been running since 2001.

You may have received a voicemail saying:

“I am calling from TKW Research in Seaford on behalf of the Victorian Department of Health.

We are calling mobile phones to contact people living in Victoria, aged 18 and over, to conduct an important study about health and wellbeing issues. The results will be used for policy, planning and research purposes, to improve the health of the Victorian population.

Please call the Department on 1800 658 830 if you would like to schedule an appointment at a time that is convenient to you, otherwise we will try to call back at another time. Thank you.”

About the Survey

The Victorian Population Health Survey gives an annual assessment of the health status and wellbeing of adults living in Victoria and provides key information about the health of the population such as smoking, exercise, healthy eating and mental health.

The Survey’s findings will be used to inform evidence-based policy development and strategic planning across the Department of Health, other government departments, and the wider community.

If you decide to take part in the survey, you can choose not to answer a particular question if you do not wish to do so. You do not have to give a reason for not answering a question.

If you want more information on the survey, you can call the Department’s hotline number on 1800 658 830 or visit their website here.

To learn more about how your data is kept confidential and safe, you can read TKW’s privacy policy https://tkwresearch.com.au/services/vichealthsurvey

Very odd. Ringing from Seaford. Claimed they were conducting a research on behalf of the Victorian Health Department and anything you say will be confidential. First asked what state or territory you lived in and what type of accomodation you lived in. Played a recording for privacy purposes then hung up. Very odd. I suggest it is a scam. Don’t be fooled. They (he) sounds genuine.

Caller: I don’t know

I Let this go to voicemail and no message left. I’ve been receiving 3-5 unsolicited calls per day, so no longer answer my phone unless it’s from a known contact. No message left - blocked number.

Caller: TKW Research

Sorry about that, sounds like a technical error. TKW Research and the Dept Of Health are conducting the Victorian Population Health Survey. Visit https://tkwresearch.com.au/services/vichealthsurvey or https://www.health.vic.gov.au/population-health-systems/victorian-population-health-survey-2023

Caller: Vic gov health survey

Scammer

Caller: TKW Research

I’m on the “do not call “ register.
WHY therefore are you calling me?!

Caller: claimed to be health research

Victorian health ? Like the last few years ? More lies !

Caller: TKW Research On behalf of Vic Govt Dept of Health

Probably a scam, unlikely Govt Dept would call on a Saturday afternoon. Ignore, and block number.

Pretending to be Vic gov survey

Caller: Scammer

Scam call.

Yeh it is a scam. Dont fall for it just hang up

Caller: Scammer

Amazon Scam again