(02) 8608 2282

Based on first-hand reports from 6 Reverseau community members who received calls from this number, community reports indicate that 33% of reporters describe it as Spam, with an average caller safety rating of 2.5 out of 5. The most recent experience was recorded on 16 January 2016. Each report reflects a real interaction documented by someone who answered or received a call from this number.

2 June 2025 3-min Read 6 Reports

Receiving calls from 02 8608 2282? This number is reported as belonging to Global Referral Service, a telemarketer. Here’s how to deal with such calls and keep your number secure.

Understanding the Calls from 02 8608 2282

The phone number 02 8608 2282 / 0286082282 has been flagged by various users as a nuisance caller linked to telemarketing practices. According to reports, the number is associated with a company called Global Referral Service, which engages in persistent marketing calls that many find irritating.

Telemarketing Overview

Telemarketers often use public or purchased lists to contact individuals for marketing offers. Based on user experiences logged on Reverseau, it's evident that this number specifically tends to leave callers feeling frustrated.

User Experiences and Common Trends

As seen in a review dated 13/10/2015, many users reported mysterious hang-ups when answering, creating confusion and annoyance.
A user noted on 15/10/2015 that they identified the caller as representing Global Referral Service, which was met with dismissal and a request to be removed from their list.
Further complaints highlight calls received at inconvenient times, including one from overseas mentioned by a user on 07/01/2016 who suspected they were attempting fraudulent contact.
Even calls claiming to be from something as serious as the Australian Tax Department were brushed off as scams during one particular interaction on 08/12/2015, indicating potential malicious intent to exploit worries about legal issues.

How to Handle These Calls

For anyone receiving calls from 02 8608 2282 / 0286082282, it is advisable to:

Do not engage with the caller if you suspect it to be a telemarketing or scam call. Simply hang up.
Register your number with the Do Not Call Register if you haven’t already, which helps to reduce unsolicited calls.
Consider using Reverse Phone Lookup Australia services to gather information about similar calls, allowing you to identify and report nuisances more effectively.

Final Thoughts

While telemarketing is a legal practice, persistent and unwelcome calls can lead to significant frustration for recipients. The classification of 02 8608 2282 / 0286082282 as a telemarketing number puts the onus on the recipient to handle interactions carefully. Staying informed and proactive can significantly help mitigate the annoyance caused by such calls.

What Our Users Reviewed

Cartledge 16 January 2016

Spam

I got first one call on the mobile around 12.30 today.16/1/2016 while I was having lunch and then had the guts to call me again a few hours later. I wish the australian government would spend some money on stopping these nuisance callers been a pain in the arse for innocent people.

Dickason 7 January 2016

Suspicious

This number called me twice while I was in Austria. They left no messages and I don't recognize it. I hope they get the $ charges...

Finkelstein 8 December 2015

Scam

Hello, I am calling you from the audtralian tax department regarding your debt. We are going to issue a warrant for your arrest. Police are coming to your house now. (Indian accent).

Koroma 26 October 2015

Suspicious

I have gotten several calls from this number over the past week. Every time I've called back, it's an automated answer telling me to stay on the line, but nothing about which company it is or what they deal with. Today, I answered, said "Hello, xxx speaking," and I was immediately hung up on.

If anyone has insight as to what this is all about, would love to know!

Hadaway 15 October 2015

Spam

They called me and it took a few seconds for the guy to come on the line. Said my name. Said they are calling from Global Referral Service. Told the guy I'm not interested and to take my number off their calling list. It's a marketing call. Do not answer.

Lattimer 13 October 2015

Uncertain

Got a phone call, picked up and said my name and then they hung up without a word. They have called my number again but as I was at work couldn't answer... It's annoying.

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 (02) 8608 2282 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.