answered with "hello mate" ??? was really bad line, possibly over vpn, hung up on me, then had the audacity to call me back something about solar panels, told them i coudn't hear them, it's an unwanted call and i have written down the number so don't call me again

Yes just had the same Scam Scam Scam

Caller: Claimed to be Energy Australia

Claimed to be Energy Australia (Indian male), with a deal for loyal customers. Said he would transfer $299 into my account, and asked for my bank details, I said Energy Australia had my bank details. I asked for the caller to verify they were calling from Energy Australia the caller started screaming that I was an idiot and hung up. Blocked.

Wanted by CC details so he could pay me $300 for paying my electric bill on time. Blocked

Constantly calling with both male and female voices. Husband answered male wanted $200 but not sure for what because of bad line. Female wanted $300 again not sure for what. Number belongs to Rainer De Ramos from Caroline Springs VIC apparently or phone has been compromised. Block the number.

Terrible line lots of background noise. Hello Hello Hello. Said his name was John calling about energy rebate working in your area. Really hard to hear and understand him. I couldn’t get a word in edgeways had to say sorry I’m not interested and hung up. He was still saying it’s free it’s free and I just said goodbye. Rang me straight back went to voicemail. Blocked the number.

Caller: Solar Panels

When I answered the call, the person stated they were solar panel installers. I explained that we are a Drug and alcohol counselling service, it didn't seem to deter the person. He just kept going on & on. I had to hang up as I work on a switchboard, and gad another call to answer. He rang back again 15 minutes later.