A text said it was from NAB with a withdrawal code and this number to call. It's not how the bank contacts customers, so it's a scam.
Australian landline · Melbourne, VIC
(03) 8400 4242Who called from (03) 8400 4242?
Bad callAnswer it? Bad call.
3 people have reported (03) 8400 4242. 3 (100%) say it's a bad call - most often reported as scam text (SMS). It was first reported 7 Nov 2026 and most recently .
87BadCall
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- Reports
- 3
- Bad calls
- 3
- Lookups
- 1
- Last report
What people say (03) 8400 4242 is
100% Bad call
3 reports are about text messages, 0 about calls.
Summary
People report receiving scam text messages pretending to be from NAB, quoting a withdrawal code and telling them to call this number. They say it is not how the bank actually contacts customers.
3 reports about (03) 8400 4242
Received an SMS with a fake OTP code pretending to be from NAB, telling me to ring this number. Total scam.
Got a text claiming to be NAB asking me to call this number, but it's a scam. I do bank with NAB and that's not how they contact you.
What to do if (03) 8400 4242 calls
- Don't answer - or hang up. Don't press any keys, don't say "yes", and never read out a code sent to your phone.
- Don't call back. Calling back confirms your number is live and it gets sold on.
- Never tap a link in a text from this number. Go to the real website or app yourself.
- Block it - how to block a number on iPhone, Android and landlines.
- Report it to Scamwatch, and here on BadCall so others are warned.
- Lost money or gave details? Call your bank now, then IDCARE on 1800 595 160. What to do if you've been scammed.
Questions about (03) 8400 4242
Who called me from (03) 8400 4242?
Nobody who reported (03) 8400 4242 has said who the caller claimed to be. 3 reports describe it as scam text (SMS).
Is (03) 8400 4242 a scam?
Its BadCall Score is 87/100 (bad call), from 3 reports: 3 bad call, 0 not sure and 0 safe. Reports are people's own experiences, not verified facts.
Where is (03) 8400 4242 from?
(03) 8400 4242 is a landline in the (03) area code, which covers Victoria & Tasmania. Its range is usually used in Melbourne, VIC. Caller ID can be faked, so the caller may not really be there.
How do I block (03) 8400 4242?
On an iPhone open Recents, tap ⓘ next to the number and choose Block this Caller. On Android open the Phone app, tap the number in your call history and choose Block (or Block / report spam). Full instructions for every phone and landline.
How do I report (03) 8400 4242?
Use the form on this page - it's free, anonymous and takes 30 seconds. If it was a scam, also report it to Scamwatch (scamwatch.gov.au). If you lost money or shared bank details, call your bank straight away.