Phony AU

(08) 8299 0288

08 8299 0288 0882990288 08-8299-0288 +61882990288

Community spam and scam reports for (08) 8299 0288: 2 reports from Australian users, last reported 3 weeks ago.

Likely spam

2 of 2 reports flag this as spam.

2 Reports
2 spam
Summary

Callers typically make unsolicited marketing calls; most users report spam activity.

Across 08 · SA / WA / NT on Phony, 611 numbers have community reports and 84% lean spam — most often described as scam calls.

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How to block 08 8299 0288

If 08 8299 0288 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 8299 0288.
  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 8299 0288 (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 8299 0288 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.