Although no call was made, a text instructed me to go to a police station with a reference number; when I contacted the station, they said they were unaware and advised me to disregard it.
Scam Messages Posing as Official Alerts
Summary — +61419974566
Expert Opinion
Multiple unsolicited texts from this number mimic legitimate alerts, like police summons, parcel updates, or security codes, but consistently raise red flags through poor phrasing and suspicious links. Recipients report verifying with real entities, such as police stations, and confirming no such communications exist, pointing to scam tactics designed to phish for personal data or spread malware. Even seemingly valid messages, like promo offers or service ratings, align with unrelated expectations yet urge clicks on dubious URLs. Block the number immediately to prevent exposure, avoid engaging with links or replies, and report to authorities like the ACCC for tracking. Forward texts to 7726 to aid spam detection networks.
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Recent Reports for 0419 974 566
I got two texts from this number; oddly, each matched legitimate messages I was expecting from completely unrelated sources eight months apart.
A scam pretending to be Queen Elizabeth Hospital claims to have Australian health records.
Received a text asking if I need bookkeeping services, with a link to contact Tina. Reply "stop" to unsubscribe.
The message claims a parcel delay and asks to update details; appears to be a scam.
The text advertised: Wilson‑Space shuttle parking. CRAZY 25% OFF Promo Best Sydney Airport rates Guaranteed. Book Today. [link to website here]
These appear to be troll messages.
A text warned that my parcel had an invalid delivery address, which turned out to be a scam.
Received a text saying “Hi Bill, your security code is:7347”. I have no clue what it refers to, and the call that followed played a generic “number switched off” message with crackling audio—likely a scam.
A text from this number warned that my guest account would expire in three days and urged me to tell my sponsor to extend it. I didn’t open or reply—another scam.
I received a text saying, "How did we do? Please rate your recent NBN connection: Click http://tol.lv/iwUH1b. To unsubscribe send STOP." It warned not to click the link because it contains a virus.