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Fiber-line salesHigh risk

0800-222-8275 phone number information

Basic Information

Number Type
Toll-free number (0800)

Number overview

0800-222-8275 is reported as a fiber-line sales call that fans anxiety with "your current line is slow" and aggressively pushes a line switch.

Reported tactics

  • The caller opens with, "Is your current internet line getting slower?"
  • The caller claims you can "improve speed for free" and pushes a line switch
  • In reality, it's a switch to a different operator and triggers a cancellation fee
  • Using an 0800 number imitates a legitimate support desk

How to handle this call

Don't share your current contract details

Don't share your ISP name or line type. Say "I don't need it" and hang up.

Where to report or get help

  • Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications - Telecommunications Consumer Consultation Center: 03-5253-5900
  • Consumer Hotline: 188

Frequently Asked Questions

What kind of call is 0800-222-8275?

It's an aggressive fiber-line-switch sales call. The tactic of fanning speed anxiety has been reported.

Is "improve speed for free" actually true?

In reality, it's a switch to a different operator, and a cancellation fee may apply.

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