A text message arrived with my full name and date of birth. I'm not opening it because it's very suspicious.
Australian mobile
0481 074 270Who called from 0481 074 270?
Bad callAnswer it? Bad call.
3 people have reported 0481 074 270. 3 (100%) say it's a bad call - most often reported as scam text (SMS). It was first reported 6 Nov 2026 and most recently .
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- Reports
- 3
- Bad calls
- 3
- Lookups
- 1
- Last report
What people say 0481 074 270 is
100% Bad call
3 reports are about text messages, 0 about calls.
Summary
People report receiving text messages containing their full name and date of birth, which they find very suspicious and do not open.
3 reports about 0481 074 270
Got a text that included my full name and DOB. It's very suspicious, so I won't open it.
I received a text message with my full name and date of birth. I'm not opening it as it's very suspicious.
What to do if 0481 074 270 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 0481 074 270
Who called me from 0481 074 270?
Nobody who reported 0481 074 270 has said who the caller claimed to be. 3 reports describe it as scam text (SMS).
Is 0481 074 270 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 0481 074 270 from?
0481 074 270 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 0481 074 270?
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 0481 074 270?
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.