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Scam Texts Masquerading as Legit?
Summary — +61480032526
Caller Name: Vanguard
Caller Type: Scam
Location: Australia
Reviews: 30
Carrier: Pivotel Satellite, Region: —
Expert Opinion
Unsolicited verification codes from this number point to a sophisticated scam tactic, where fraudsters impersonate trusted entities like super funds, health insurers, or toll services to trick recipients into engaging. Despite one legitimate report tied to Vanguard, the overwhelming pattern of random PINs and links—especially post-Optus breach—screams phishing and spoofing. Daily calls without voicemails add a nuisance layer, but the core risk is data theft. Block immediately, never click links or use provided codes, and report to authorities like ACMA or your carrier. Monitor accounts closely for unusual activity, and enable two-factor authentication only through official channels to stay safe.
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Location: Australia
Number type: ratings.phone_number_type_list.1 — Pivotel Satellite
Rate this number — +61480032526
Recent Reports for 0480 032 526
Probably a scam.
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Scam
A text claimed my crypto‑account merge succeeded and warned to call immediately if I didn’t authorize it—obviously a scam.
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Spam
An unsolicited SMS with a 'verification code' was sent from +61480032526 on Sunday, 27 August 2023. It should be ignored, blocked, deleted, and reported as a scam.
An unsolicited SMS containing a verification code was sent on Sunday, 27 August 2023; I ignored, blocked, deleted it and reported the sender as a scammer.
A message warned that the texts look like a scam; stay alert, they're getting craftier. The SMS I got read: "Your verification code is ........"
Three messages arrived from this number, all related to Vanguard and an online portal I had contacted them about on a verified line; two codes came during the call and the third the next morning as expected.
I received an HCF online member security code; having used HCF three days prior, it seemed suspicious, so I deleted it.
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Scam
A link with a code for my Commonwealth Super account came from this number; I didn’t trust it, blocked the sender, and noted it arrived right after I tried logging in the usual way, where I normally get a PIN from a trusted source.
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Spam
A text arrived stating my HF code is xxxx for an online service—prompting me to delete it repeatedly.
A message arrived stating “Your verification code is ######,” but I have no idea why; the number belongs to Commonwealth Super Corporation, which sends a different format when I log into their site.
Got a scam text early Sunday at 8 am claiming a verification code 657XXX for Commonwealth Super Corp – blocked it.
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Harassment Call
They have been calling each day for the last two weeks, even though the number (from the 0480 0x xxx range) was blocked right away. No voicemail left.
The caller claimed to be Linkt and said my December payment was overdue, demanding immediate payment – definitely false.
Looks like a PIN code scam—stay cautious. lol
A text claimed to be an MFA for the International SOS app, even though I only signed up yesterday – looks dodgy.
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SMS
A random SMS arrived with “Your verification code is xxxxxx,” but I have no clue what it’s for.
Texts from this number popped up today after a shady email hit my inbox. I used to be with Optus, but my current number isn’t theirs—could my other online data have linked them? I also still receieve odd messages.
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SMS
Got a note asking for my HCF PIN, even though I haven't used HCF yet, so it's puzzling.
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Scam
A PIN number was sent after I got a call that I couldn't answer.
A message claimed my car had an unpaid toll and urged me to click a link; since I never use toll roads, I recognized it as spam.
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Unknown
Received a verification‑code text out of the blue, which is unsettling especially just days after the Optus data breach.
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Scam
Three calls came in, and only once was I asked for a PIN code for a super fund I don't even have.
The call mentioned a UNISA MFA code, which felt odd.
At 2:12 pm I got a text saying “XXXXXX is your Ramsay Health Care verification code,” which I assumed was a scam, so I erased it and blocked the sender.
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Unknown
A text arrived at 9:54 am this morning with a verification code “xxx,” and I’m not sure what triggered it.
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SMS
A text arrived at 2:23 am this morning with a verification code “xxx,” and I have no idea why.
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Unknown
Repeated calls went unanswered.
A message from RACQ said: “Your temporary My RACQ profile passcode is 782262. It expires in 5 minutes. If you didn’t request this, call 131905.” It arrived today at 1:25 pm AWST while I’m in WA, and the insurer serves QLD car owners.
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Scam
Got a text saying my PIN was updated by some super company I’m not with—suspicious. hey
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