Text pretending to be my child whose phone got wet, asking me to message the new number. It came from a different number and I didn't reply.
Australian mobile
0470 243 752Who called from 0470 243 752?
Bad callAnswer it? Bad call.
3 people have reported 0470 243 752. 3 (100%) say it's a bad call - most often reported as scam text (SMS). It was first reported 9 Nov 2026 and most recently .
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- Reports
- 3
- Bad calls
- 3
- Lookups
- 1
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What people say 0470 243 752 is
100% Bad call
3 reports are about text messages, 0 about calls.
Summary
People report a text from this number pretending to be their child, saying water got into their phone and asking them to text the new number. Several note it came from a different overseas number and say they did not reply and blocked it.
3 reports about 0470 243 752
The message claimed to be my kid with a water damaged phone and a new number to text. It came from another number, so I blocked them.
Got a text saying it was my child, water got into their phone and they're using a spare, asking me to text the new number. It came from a different overseas number. I didn't reply and blocked both.
What to do if 0470 243 752 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 0470 243 752
Who called me from 0470 243 752?
Nobody who reported 0470 243 752 has said who the caller claimed to be. 3 reports describe it as scam text (SMS).
Is 0470 243 752 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 0470 243 752 from?
0470 243 752 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 0470 243 752?
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 0470 243 752?
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.