(02) 8912 5632

Scam message from a landline.

"This is Big Village (ABN 39 126 100 276). In the coming days we will call to see if you can take part in an important study on behalf of a government agency."

That company was reported as going into voluntary administratiin in January 2023.

The company that this number claims to represent has been reported as going into voluntary administration as of January 2023. This raises concerns about the legitimacy of the call and the organization behind it.

I received a message from this number, but it turns out to be invalid. Their website does not provide any evidence of legitimacy or a contact number. To engage with them, I would need to share personal information, which makes me think it's likely a scam.

I received a very similar message to the one that was reported, but it came from a different number: (03) 8639 5130. It seems like these calls are being made from multiple sources.

I received a text message from a landline number, which was unexpected. The scam message read: 'This is Big Village (ABN 39 126 100 279). In the coming days, we will call to see if you can participate in an important study on behalf of a government agency.' I strongly advise blocking and deleting this number to avoid any potential scams.

Called yesterday at 3.30 pm, no message left.

Called today at 6.30 pm, no message left.

Sent an unsolicited text to my mobile saying This is Big Village. ABN: 39 126 100 276 In the coming days we will call to see if you can take part in an important study on behalf of a Government agency. Then called today. Number blocked. I don't believe them.

This phone call was allegedly from a legitimate company called Engine, but they are not respecting the ACMA Do Not Call register. It's concerning, and I believe there should be stricter penalties for businesses that ignore the DNC rules, especially when they cold call mobile numbers.

I am not a tourist, so I don't understand why I keep receiving calls from them. It's quite annoying!

The caller claimed they were conducting a government health survey, but I'm skeptical about their legitimacy.

I received a text from this number stating, "This is Big Village (ABN 39 126 100 276). We will call you soon to invite you to participate in a significant study on behalf of a government agency."

This number calls me every single night after 7 PM. It's incredibly frustrating and I'm tired of these repeated calls.

It is 2023, yet I am still receiving calls from companies attempting to conduct surveys. The caller referred me to their business information, which is associated with the ABN 39126100276 listed on the Australian government website.

I received a call from this number at midday on a SUNDAY, but they did not leave any message. Since I do not recognize the number, I chose not to answer it.

Calls from this number come late at night and during public holidays, which is extremely disruptive and annoying.

Scam call.

I take the same cautious approach with all unknown phone numbers by blocking them. This is what many Australians feel they must do to feel safe. It’s troubling that our phones don’t feel private anymore.

The number called my work mobile and hung up immediately after I answered. It was quite strange and unprofessional.

I received a call at 6:30 PM from this number but they didn't leave any message. I'm quite annoyed, and I hope the research team can address this issue and improve their call practices.

289125632 sent an unsolicited text to my mobile saying This is Big Village. ABN: 39 126 100 276 In the coming days we will call to see if you can take part in an important study on behalf of a Government agency.

Does not refer to us by name nor the SUPPOSED Government agency. I do not recommend sharing with them and have blocked their number.

I received an unsolicited text from the number (02) 8912 5632 claiming to be from "Big Village" with ABN: 39 126 100 276, stating that they will call me about an important study for a government agency. They did not identify which agency, and I do not recommend sharing any information with them. I have blocked this number.

Got this text message from this number: "This is Big Village (ABN 39 126 100 276). In the coming days we will call to see if you can take part in an important study on behalf of a government agency". Going on the number of reports here that it's a scammer number, I have added it to my block list.

The caller said they were from a social services organization. I didn't feel like wasting my time, so I just hung up. This seems like a nuisance call.

I do not recognize this number and have no interest in answering calls or questions from strangers. It feels invasive and unwelcome.

I got a text from this number stating: "This is Big Village (ABN 39 126 100 276). We will be calling soon to see if you can participate in an important study on behalf of a government agency." This seems suspicious to me, so I've decided to block the number.

I received two calls from this number within the same week, and they did not leave a message. This behavior seems suspicious to me and raises concerns about their intentions.

Unsolicited spam call.

I answered the call with "hello" and heard nothing. It seemed like there was an automatic switch to an operator, but I hung up before any real conversation happened. A helpful tip: when answering these calls, say "hello" just once and then remain silent. The caller may not know how to proceed if you stay quiet.

I received a text message from this number asking if they could call me about a survey. Since this is my work phone, I choose not to answer. I'm planning to respond with "no," but I'm uncertain if that will have any effect.

Caller claims to be from a Hire Car company offering cheap discounted car rental. Phishing Identity scam call. Blocked!

Short ring and dropped. Most likely those silent call spams.

I pick up the phone but say nothing and then they hang up. I have been rung several times and it's the same response.

I was approached with an offer for free cryptocurrency if I signed up with FTX. This seems too good to be true, and likely a scam.

I received a silent call from this number. They didn't leave a message, and because of that, I have decided not to return the call. I consider it suspicious.

This number has called me numerous times, but I have never picked up. The latest call occurred on Sunday afternoon at 1:20 PM, and I am not at all pleased with the ongoing interruptions!

I received two calls from this number this week, and since they seemed suspicious, I have now blocked it to avoid further contact.

I participated in a survey about travel from Tourism Research Australia, but I felt uncomfortable with the level of personal information they were asking for. Ultimately, I decided to terminate the interview early.

After seeing several negative comments about this number, I have decided to block it to avoid any further communication with potential scammers.

Had this number 02 8912 5632 call me today on my Optus number. As soon as I answered they hung up. I haven't given my Optus number out to anyone, so I am taking it that it is a scam and my number got out there from the Optus breach - Well done Optus.

I reported this number because I’m on the Do Not Call registry. It’s suspicious, so I blocked and deleted it without responding.

I am registered on the do-not-call list. Please stop calling me!

Like many others here, I received a call from this number, which is not saved in my contacts. The call went to voicemail, but no message was left. It didn’t seem like a legitimate business or caller. If I receive another call from this number without a message, I plan to block it like I have done with previous suspicious numbers.

250631: I’ve noticed this number deliberately leaving missed calls. For two days in a row, I have seen it pop up as a missed call without ever actually trying to reach me. It seems like an attempt to trick me into calling back, which is quite unprofessional behavior.

I got a missed call from this number on a Sunday night. They claimed to be from a tourism market research company. While I don't mind participating in surveys, I find it suspicious that they reached out to me right after I returned from overseas. It raises questions about who might have sold my contact information.

This number called me twice just after the Optus database hack and didn’t leave any message. I'm definitely not speaking to someone I don't know, especially since my phone warns me that they are likely spammers.

I received a call from this number this afternoon. I did not recognize it, and they did not leave a message.

This caller contacted my work number, which is a government-issued mobile phone. They quickly apologized and stated that they had dialed the wrong number before hanging up.

I received a call asking if I would participate in a 3-minute survey while I was still working at 7:30 PM. When I inquired how they obtained my number, they mentioned that they randomly dial mobile numbers but do not possess any personal information about me.

I chose not to answer the call, as I wasn’t interested.

During the call, they claimed to be conducting a travel survey. However, the questions made me uneasy as they seemed focused on where I would be and when. Although some reports suggest this could be a legitimate call, I remain cautious. The representative was polite when I chose not to continue the survey.

Yesterday, I received a call from someone claiming to be from Australian Sports. I informed them that I wasn't interested and asked how they obtained my phone number. They stated it was random. Today, I chose to ignore their call and plan to block the number.

I am incredibly frustrated with the constant barrage of nuisance calls I receive at all hours, every day of the week. Despite my efforts to keep my phone number private, these calls continue to disrupt my daily life and drive me to the edge!

The caller contacted my work phone, which is meant for internal use only within an emergency services agency. I'm uncertain how they obtained the number and will now block all calls not saved in my contacts, as they shouldn’t be contacting this line at all.

I've received several calls from this number over the past week, but they have never left any messages. As other users have mentioned, if they were a legitimate company, they would leave a message. I've saved the number in my phone as "Do Not Answer."

They contacted me to conduct a survey, but I have no interest in participating.

I'm frustrated because Tourism Research Australia continues to call, despite the fact that my number is registered on the government’s "do not call" list. Clearly, they don’t respect these regulations.

There was nobody there when I answered the phone. They hung up immediately.

I received a call at 8 PM from a survey company. They asked if it was a good time to talk, and when I expressed that I wasn't interested in participating in their survey, the caller became irate and hung up. Not impressed with their professionalism!

That call was confusing and not at all how a legitimate phone conversation should go.

I received a call at 8:30 PM, but the caller did not leave a message.

The number showed up as suspected spam because it wasn't in my contact list. They didn't leave a message, so I blocked them. If they were a legitimate research company, they should leave a proper message. I prefer not to receive numerous unanswered calls.

I received a call from this number that went to voicemail. In my voicemail greeting, I describe my protocol for unknown callers: "Please leave a message. If you don't, I will assume you're another scammer and block your number!" The caller did not leave a message, and since I am registered on the Federal Government's 'Do Not Call' list, I will be blocking this number as a precaution.

These companies frequently call without knowing who they are contacting. They seem to dial random blocks of numbers, hoping to reach someone who will answer. As soon as someone picks up, they know they've found a potential target.

Although you may be a survey company, my phone is registered on the Do Not Call Register, indicating unsolicited calls are prohibited. Receiving these calls at 9 AM on a Sunday morning is very disruptive. I strongly recommend blacklisting this number, as they appear to be untrustworthy.

A call came through after 8 PM; even if it's from a legitimate source, I prefer not to answer random calls at that hour.

I received a call after 8:30 PM, which I found extremely annoying! I did not answer the call and immediately blocked the number to prevent further bothersome calls.

When I answered this call, there was complete silence on the other end, and the caller hung up right away without saying anything.

The call was identified as a scam by my call blocking app, which successfully blocked the number. I have since added it to my mobile's blocked list. Thanks to the app for catching this scam call!

I received a call from this number despite being registered on the Do Not Call list, which was quite frustrating.

I received a call from a genuine researcher who conducted a survey. I answered all their questions, and they were very understanding when I chose not to comment on certain topics. The caller was polite and respectful throughout the conversation.

Don't answer calls from this number—it's a scam! They called me just now, and when I explained that I was at work and couldn't take surveys over the phone, the person responded dismissively and hung up on me.

I have read some posts claiming this number is legitimate and linked to Engine, but it's not registered in the White Pages. When I checked with the White Pages app, it listed the number as 'Unidentified,' so I won’t answer unless the number is clearly identified.

This number called me during dinner time. I had already received warnings about scam calls, so I didn’t answer. I find it very irritating to get these types of calls almost daily—it's frustrating how they obtain my phone number!

The caller identified themselves as belonging to a marketing research company called Engine.

It’s surprising that in 2022, these spam calls are still occurring. Thankfully, my phone recognized this call as spam and auto-blocked it, but it was still quite an annoyance.

This number has been calling me nearly every day for the past couple of weeks. Usually, I just hear "Hello ma'am" spoken in a strong Indian accent, and when I respond, they hang up. Once, she asked if I spoke Hindi. I hung up immediately and have since blocked the number due to the harassment.

This is a repeat caller whose number is not saved in my contacts, so I choose not to answer. They never leave any voicemail messages. The most recent call occurred on a Saturday morning, and I have since blocked the number.

It seems they are just calling numbers in a sequence, one after the other, likely as part of a mass dialing campaign.

This number called me three times, but each time they hung up when I answered the phone. I have since blocked this number.

Never answer calls from unrecognized numbers. Number blocked and reported.

136832: I received an unwanted call from this number. I don't answer calls from numbers I don’t recognize and am registered on the 'Do Not Call' list, which has not been effective. I've blocked and reported the number.

I haven't picked up the phone when they call, but they call me frequently and it's really irritating. I can't even enjoy time with my partner without interruptions from these potential scammers. If you get a call from this number, I suggest ignoring it.

Problem with these lot is, when you block them, they just use another number.

They're still at it. Had 3 calls in the last 5 days. Now blocked. Thank you.

Annoying scammer. Very insistent. Block number. Don’t answer similar. Same mob.

Call every 25 hours without fail. Strange, I know. Just a spam pretending to be from the government. Ignore and block the number.

Spammer.

Purports to be a caller representing the NSW government and doing a health study.