Posted on October 4, 2022 Caller type: Scam call Location: Australia
Caller: A text scam Received a text on 4/10/22 with the following message.
Hey Mum. I need to talk to you. I lost my phone yesterday, can you Whats-App me please. Its important 0488 897 534 here is my new phone number. Thanks, Love you x
“Beware of text or WhatsApp messages appearing to be from a relative using an unknown number, asking for money or that you delete/block their old number. It’s likely to be a scam,” warns the ACMA.
“These messages often begin with ‘Hi Mum’ and could provide several different reasons for why they are using a different phone number including switching providers or having a lost or broken phone.
“These scams are designed to trick you into handing over money or financial information to a scammer.”
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Posted on October 4, 2022 Caller type: SMS Location: Australia
SMS scam. Message supposedly from my child wanting me to contact via WhatsApp on 0485 855 364
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Anonymous
Posted on October 4, 2022Caller type: Scam call
Location: Australia
Received a text on 4/10/22 with the following message.
Hey Mum. I need to talk to you. I lost my phone yesterday, can you
Whats-App me please.
Its important 0488 897 534 here is my new phone number.
Thanks, Love you x
“Beware of text or WhatsApp messages appearing to be from a relative using an unknown number, asking for money or that you delete/block their old number. It’s likely to be a scam,” warns the ACMA.
“These messages often begin with ‘Hi Mum’ and could provide several different reasons for why they are using a different phone number including switching providers or having a lost or broken phone.
“These scams are designed to trick you into handing over money or financial information to a scammer.”
Anonymous
Posted on October 4, 2022Caller type: SMS
Location: Australia
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