Phony AU

(08) 9279 0683

08 9279 0683 0892790683 08-9279-0683 +61892790683

Community spam and scam reports for (08) 9279 0683: 5 reports from Australian users, last reported 20 Apr 2026.

Likely spam

5 of 5 reports flag this as spam.

5 Reports
5 spam
Summary

Repeated spam calls with automated keyboard-clicking audio messages; unable to call back.

Across 08 · SA / WA / NT on Phony, 605 numbers have community reports and 84% lean spam — most often described as scam calls.

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2 · What happened? — tap any to start a note
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  • Spam

    No additional details.

    1 of 1 people report the same experience
  • Spam

    No additional details.

    1 of 1 people report the same experience
  • Spam

    No additional details.

    1 of 1 people report the same experience
  • Spam

    No additional details.

    1 of 1 people report the same experience
  • Spam

    Called multiple times by this number. Had weird message of "keyboard clicking noise". Can't call it back

    2 of 2 people report the same experience

How to block 08 9279 0683

If 08 9279 0683 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 9279 0683.
  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 9279 0683 (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 9279 0683 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.