Type of call
Scam texts
Numbers that sent scam text messages: fake toll notices, parcel redelivery fees, myGov and bank alerts, 'Hi Mum' messages and links to fake login pages. Never tap a link in an unexpected text.
46 numbers reported as scam text (SMS)
0483 707 991Bad call"Got a text claiming to be from NAB, saying they were cancelling a fraud operation."0431 060 452Bad call"Posted an ad on Gumtree and got an immediate text from this number. They wanted to pay via PayID but sent a Paysend..."0489 245 707Bad call"Text message asked if it was a good time to talk. Unknown number, so probably a scam."(07) 2807 8410Bad call"SMS scam about fake appointments, telling you to call this number back."(02) 7264 8359Bad call"Received an SMS scam about made-up appointments."0489 910 550Bad call"Text messages reminding me of appointments I didn't make - clearly an SMS scam."(02) 6610 9600Bad call"SMS scam: fake NAB message about a Western Union payment of $1920 on hold, asking you to reply YES or call. It's a scam."0450 438 795Bad call"They texted 'Hey, you busy?' without any prior texts or calls."0481 074 270Bad call"A text message arrived with my full name and date of birth. I'm not opening it because it's very suspicious."0427 963 443Bad call"This number texts a casual greeting with an OK emoji and never lets up."0447 348 595Bad call"A text came through about accessing PayPal."0403 482 961Bad call"One of the Gumtree scam numbers, starting with a casual quick question and carrying on about selling."0433 788 482Bad call"Received an 'Are you busy?' message from this number."0450 493 814Bad call"A text saying 'You OK?' is a phishing attempt to get you to call. It's a robo scam, beware."0433 406 016Bad call"Got a message saying 'You good?' from this number."0433 946 195Bad call"Received an SMS asking if I was good, which is clearly phishing."