Received a text asking if I was free, followed by attempts to start chatting. Looks like a scammer fishing for a response.
Australian mobile
0415 849 863Who called from 0415 849 863?
Bad callAnswer it? Bad call.
4 people have reported 0415 849 863. 4 (100%) say it's a bad call - most often reported as scam text (SMS). It was first reported 8 Nov 2026 and most recently .
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- Reports
- 4
- Bad calls
- 4
- Lookups
- 1
- Last report
What people say 0415 849 863 is
100% Bad call
4 reports are about text messages, 0 about calls.
Summary
People report texts asking if they are busy, followed by attempts to start a conversation. They describe the sender as a scammer.
4 reports about 0415 849 863
This number texted asking if I was busy and tried to strike up a conversation. I would not reply, it is a scammer.
A message just said 'are you busy' and then they kept trying to chat. Clearly a con.
Got a text asking if I was busy, then they tried to get a conversation going. Definitely a scammer.
What to do if 0415 849 863 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 0415 849 863
Who called me from 0415 849 863?
Nobody who reported 0415 849 863 has said who the caller claimed to be. 4 reports describe it as scam text (SMS).
Is 0415 849 863 a scam?
Its BadCall Score is 90/100 (bad call), from 4 reports: 4 bad call, 0 not sure and 0 safe. Reports are people's own experiences, not verified facts.
Where is 0415 849 863 from?
0415 849 863 is an Australian mobile number. Mobiles aren't linked to a place and can be moved between carriers, so the number alone can't tell you where the caller is.
How do I block 0415 849 863?
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 0415 849 863?
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.