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(08) 6289 6878

08 6289 6878 0862896878 08-6289-6878 +61862896878

Community spam and scam reports for (08) 6289 6878: 1 report from Australian users, last reported 1 hours ago.

Likely spam

1 of 1 reports flag this as spam.

1 Report
1 spam
Summary

Callers claiming to represent Australian government offering solar rebates; reported as scam with Indian accents.

Across 08 · SA / WA / NT on Phony, 949 numbers have community reports and 89% lean spam — most often described as scam calls.

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  • Spam Scam Afternoon

    Claimed to be calling from the Australian government about solar rebates. Is indian.

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How to block 08 6289 6878

If 08 6289 6878 keeps calling and you'd rather not hear from them again, here's how to block it on the most common Australian devices and services. Tap a section to expand.

On iPhone
  1. Open Phone → Recents.
  2. Tap the (i) icon next to 08 6289 6878.
  3. Scroll to the bottom and tap Block this Caller.
  4. Confirm Block Contact.

Blocked calls go straight to voicemail and SMS from the same number is silently dropped.

On Android
  1. Open Phone → Recents.
  2. Long-press 08 6289 6878 (or tap it and choose Details).
  3. Choose Block / report spam.
  4. Confirm Block.

Wording varies between Samsung One UI, Google Pixel and Xiaomi MIUI, but every modern Android dialler has the option under the recent call's menu.

Network & regulatory
  1. Most Australian carriers (Telstra, Optus, Vodafone, TPG) can add nuisance numbers to a network-level block list. Call their support line and ask.
  2. NBN VoIP providers (Aussie Broadband, Superloop, MyRepublic, etc.) usually let you block per-number from your account portal.
  3. Register on the Do Not Call Register. Telemarketers are legally barred from calling registered numbers.
  4. Report scam calls to Scamwatch and the ACMA.

If 08 6289 6878 claimed to be from your bank, the ATO or Australia Post, treat it as suspicious until you verify by calling the official number on that organisation's website.