I've been getting calls from this number over the past couple of weeks, when I answer it hangs up. Just got a call from (08) 8283 1861.
It seems it may be Optus from what the rest of you guys have said, but if it were, why do they never speak to me. Wish they'd just bugger off.

got a call from this number today, i think i've gotten them before..I won't answer..

WITHOUT PREJUDICE
THIS SITE IS HOSTED OUT OF DALLAS TEXAS USA
(08) 8462 6444
(08) 9302 0915
(02) 9112 9695
(07) 5630 9200
(02) 8198 3820
IF YOU HAVE A GOOD 24/7 ANS SERVICE WATCH IT 'RING-OUT' IF THE PERSON RINGING IS 'FAIR-DINKUM' THEY WILL LEAVE A BRIEF MESSAGE
ENJOY :O)

(08) 8462 6444
This is explained here:
http://forums.whirlpool.net.au/forum-replies-archive.cfm/788772.html


elysiumsangel writes...

Anyone know if this deal is legitimate or otherwise?

Legit.
    
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posted 2007-Jul-25, 1pm AEST
User #75143   73 posts
Noomz
Forum Regular
    

Plan 'yes' SIM 5
Monthly Access Fee $5
Monthly Included Calls $5
Flat Rate (per 30 seconds) 40c
Flagfall Per Call 25c

This plan does NOT include 'yes' Time, 'yes' Talk, 'yes' text+talk, 'yes' Text, Rollover, or any other offer.

:)

As we all know it is Optus, but its not always sales.  Its sometimes courtesy calls, support etc.  As telemarketers work out of the same building and use the same lines our CLI is all the same, were bound by legislation.  

I know because I work for optus and my outbound line has this CLI and I'm not involved with the sales side at all.

Do not give them any details. this is a scam. they pretend to be from optus but there are just asking a bunch of questions to get your personal details for fraud. Do not answer any of their questions.