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Origin (scam) 61488886035 ☎ +61488886035
Summary — +61488886035
Expert Opinion
It looks like the number +61488886035 is being used by scammers pretending to be from Origin Energy. Users report receiving SMS messages about overdue electricity bills, often with a request to check their spam folder for an email. Some have even tried to call back, only to be met with unconnectable numbers or calls from individuals with Indian accents. If you receive a message from this number, it’s best to ignore it and block the number. Origin Energy typically communicates through official channels, so any unexpected messages should be verified by contacting the company directly using their official phone number or website.
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Recent Reports for 0488 886 035
This number is masquerading as an Origin representative, but it is, in fact, a scam
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Scammer indian female pretending to be calling about an overlooked payment to them to my number.
A woman with an Indian accent pretended to call about an overdue payment, and a reverse‑charge notice appeared when I Googled the number after receiving the SMS.
Upon researching the number that sent me an SMS, I discovered it was a scammer with an Indian accent, and I quickly ended the call.
The text claims to be a scam, yet numerous complaints have been filed against Energy Origin, and it remains unresolved; we were told the number cannot be blocked.
A spam caller from Origin contacted me about a power bill, seeking payment and using incorrect account and reference numbers.
Someone is spoofing Origin as a scam; it's baffling why these numbers stay active and why authorities don't track the owners. An AI to expose scammers would be useful.
After contacting Origin officially, I learned the number was mistakenly added to their account, making the SMS genuine.
Origin Energy keeps texting about an overdue bill; I told them to stop sharing my data or I’ll file a complaint with the authorities.
Numerous texts were received from Origin regarding an overdue bill, prompting contact with the company to request that they cease sharing personal details, or else a report will be filed with the authorities.
I received a text saying my Origin electricity bill had been emailed and to check the spam folder, but it turned out to be a scam. I blocked and deleted the number—so irritating!
A suspicious SMS was received, supposedly from Origin, stating that an electricity bill had been emailed, but this appears to be a scam.
The text mirrors the one labeled "F."; if genuine, I'm unclear why Origin would contact me, and if fake, it lacks any suspicious links or email requests. It appears authentic yet unnecessary, so I prefer not to reply.
The scam continues: I got a text, then an hour later another saying “oops”. I blocked it, but it's puzzling why Telstra or the carrier hasn't shut down this number after six months of abuse. The message read, “Hi, it’s Origin… overdue $289 for hot water… pay at http://...”, followed by a correction with a typo that gives it away.
61488886035
Spam
The message received was identical to one mentioned earlier, and its legitimacy is questionable, as it may be an attempt to obtain sensitive information, despite appearing to be a genuine communication from Origin.
I received a morning SMS from that number stating my Origin bill was emailed; I called back hoping to hear from Origin, but the line was unreachable and I've now blocked it.
I recived a SMS from this number saying my ORIGIN Bill was emailed, i try to call them back but couldnt connect, now the number is blocked by me.
Received an SMS stating that Origin had emailed my electricity bill and to check the spam folder, yet it came from an unknown mobile number; despite having a recent bill, the source seemed suspicious, so I marked it as spam.
This number sent me an SMS about an Origin electricity bill, which seemed suspicious given the context of my recent bill, prompting me to mark it as spam due to the use of a random mobile number.
A text dated 16/2/2023 claimed to be from Origin Energy, but it was a scam.
I received the same message, allegedly from Origin Energy, on 16.2.2023.
The same number keeps calling; it's definitely a scam—do not answer or reply.
61488886035
Scam
It is advised not to respond or answer calls from this number, as it is believed to be associated with scam activities.
This number is the same as 0488 886 035, its a scam from Origin, i already reported it to the autorities.
A scam has been reported, allegedly originating from Origin.
A message claimed, “Hi, just letting you know that your Origin…”, which made no sense at all.
A confusing SMS was received, supposedly from Origin, but the meaning was unclear, raising suspicions about its legitimacy.
This number appears to be used for spam purposes
Got a late‑night SMS at 10:04 pm saying Origin emailed my electricity bill and to check spam – I’ll report it as spam.
A scammer pretended to be Origin, sending the same text as Benjamin.
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