This isn't a scam number it is linked to an online SMS messaging system being utilised by more than 1 organisation. That is why they provide you with a landline number to call then back on. My call was from passport office about a passport I was guarantor for

This number keeps texting me about 'over due rates' and how to easily make a payment online to them. What a scam.

Overdue rates notice for urban utilities qld - no overdue rates - a scam

Caller: Victorian Dept of Health

I received my covid-19 test results via sms on this number. Legit.

SAFE. department of immigration reminder for citizenship test

Text message saying my Council rates are overdue. Rubbish. Interesting they do not seem to know my name.

Got a text from Maroondah Hospital about my orthopedic surgeon appointment. Must be a free number that is cycled through when businesses send texts from computes

Caller: Online Creative SMS from Counselling Online

Online Creative SMS from Counselling Online
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Scam... some dodgy link for logbooks

The text message from this number for my case from the passport office. Initially I ignored the text thinking it is a scam. But the next day got a call from unknown number claiming from passport office (same name in the text message). I was hesitant to entertain her until she gave me her direct line to contact and after I confirmed with my ex regarding my son's passport application. So, all good for this number but unusual for a passport office to send text message to contact them!

Totally legit. Call from the Passport office about my passport application. All good.

passport office

Recieved Maseeage
-call 8273-8025 RE: "important matter" (not specified)
-ref number provided

seemed suspicious

Caller: Immigration and TAFE

They share this number I’m assume?

Caller: Kent Removals & Storage

It's a call back set up for I'm guessing more than one company. In this case Kent Removals & Storage - it's takes ages to actually get to speak to anyone but it's not a scam, but the usual frustrating menu options.

Caller: 0421 267 500

Received message from QBE to request payment with link its a scam

Caller: Scammmer

Scam

Text message supposedly from Urban Utilities advising locked gate; unable to read water meter... No lock on gate and water meter is out on the street. Text included incorrect website address. SCAM

Caller: Maroondah Hospital

Seems to be a number used by an auto message system.
Message confirming a specialist appointment for the next week

Text that my QBE Insurance is overdue. Not with that company.