Caller: 0429 933 739

Today had an SMS from this # re a large charge to my Visa card.....it is real. Call Westpac & discuss with them.

Caller: Westpac

I thought it may be a scam too when I got a text from this number re: "block placed on card ending **** for suspicious transaction"
Called our bank and our credit card had indeed been hacked.
If you get a text like this and you don't feel comfortable texting "yes" or "no" back (like myself) call your bank just in case!!

Caller: SMS from St George

This is not a scam. I received a text message from St George regarding a potential fraudulent transaction attempted using my card and advising me that my card had been blocked. I confirmed that this transaction had occurred via internet banking and called the bank on the number on their website. St George confirmed that they had sent the text message and temporarily blocked my card as a precaution. They are now issuing me with a new card. If you receive a similar message from St George I would recommend calling them as soon as you can to follow up.

Caller: Westpac

This isn’t a scam. It is 100% legitimate text message from Westpac. If you have concerns, look up Westpac’s contact number and call to confirm!

yea i called westpac just in case and they said exactly the same.

Caller: The Bank: Westpac/St George/Bank SA

Someone attempted to use my card in the US. After looking here and at another site - because yeah, it looked dodgy - I called the bank via a number that I know to be correct. My Visa card number had been stolen and was attempting to be used at Walmart.com. The bank blocked that and any further transactions from that Visa card number. I will receive a new card next week.

Note that if it was "skimmed", then the bank refuses to accept that and is attempting to claim that it is my fault for using dodgy websites online - something I do not do. And I have not made any online purchases for a year.

Caller: Westpac Notification

This was a notification to confirm a transaction I had just completed for software on a secure site. It identified the vendor, the amount and card by the last 4 digits. I no action required by me if genuine. If it had been fraud I had to reply "Fraud" nothing else.

Caller: Bank

It’s not a scam. The bank texted that blocked my card after someone tried to use the number in another state. I checked my account online before taking the call. They didn’t ask for any personal details just told me they’d send a new card in 5-7 days.

checked with my bank, legitimate # block lifted. Always check with your bank.

Caller: Westpac

Not a scam, sms from Westpac, called them on their main line to confirm. Had to cancel my card but I didn't lose any money because they flagged it immediately

Caller: Westpac

Not a scam. I received an SMS apparently from Westpac saying my card had been blocked because of a suspicious transaction. I checked my credit card transactions and there was an item for $499 which is fraudulent. I telephoned Westpac on the number on their website and they confirmed that the card had been blocked and had now been cancelled and a new card would be issued. If you receive a similar message from Westpac you should call them immediately.

bullsh*t i know what you are doing

Caller: Bank Of Melbourne/Westpac

This is legit. If it is a text, your credit cards are in the process of being hacked, so follow text instructions to block. You don't have to reply to the follow up caller, but quickly get in contact with the bank.

Westpac fraud dept, my credit card had been hacked, so
if they call answer straight away.

Caller: I didn't know until I called Westpac

This is not a scam - even though it sound extremely dodgy. I called Westpac to confirm, and they said yes it's definately from their Fraud Department. I think Westpac need to up their game and not sound so dodgy!!!!

Westpac is St George

Not a scam. I got a text message asking for confirmation whether or not a suspicious transaction was fraud. I saw the transaction on my internet banking called back St George on the number on my credit card. Best to call them up directly.

Caller: St George

LEGIT ST GEORGE: Received sms advising block on credit card due to suspicious transactions.'Reply NO for fraud'. Replied and received call from bank. They cancelled the card and are issuing a new one. Don't know how scammers got card...probably a skimming machine...A-holes!!

Looks a bit dodgy, but was real:

Message from Westpac with time and amount of a transaction I didn't recognise, and asked me to reply "Fraud" if I didn't recognise it. I did see the transaction online. I replied "Fraud" to the message, and got a message back the day after, saying that they blocked my card and would call me within 20 minutes. They didn't call me within 2h though. :P In the end I called them and (after the usual phone queues) got it all sorted out and everything refunded.

So as others said, best to verify yourself and call them directly, so that you know that you are actually dealing with your bank.

fraud on your bank account. better take the call.