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SMS scam reports for 02 8456 7119 (0284567119). Contributors report fake Bendigo Bank PayTo agreement messages with phishing links and requests for personal information.
Bendigo Bank PayTo Impersonation Reports for 02 8456 7119
Two contributors have reported SMS messages from 02 8456 7119 (also written as 0284567119) impersonating Bendigo Bank. Both reports describe messages claiming a PayTo agreement requires attention or action, a common phishing tactic targeting customers of major Australian banks. Neither contributor has an actual account with Bendigo Bank, indicating the scammer is casting a wide net with mass SMS campaigns.
What the SMS Messages from 02 8456 7119 Contain
The messages arriving from 0284567119 follow a deceptive pattern designed to create urgency. One contributor received an SMS stating that Bendigo Bank has placed a PayTo agreement on hold, prompting the recipient to take immediate action. Another received a similar message mentioning a PayTo agreement and requesting personal information.
Both SMS messages from 02 8456 7119 contained phishing elements. One message included a link, a common vector for credential theft or malware distribution. The second message attempted to extract personal information directly from the recipient. The scammer's impersonation of Bendigo Bank lends false credibility to what are clearly fraudulent requests.
Report Patterns and Delivery Method
Both reports about 0284567119 arrived via SMS rather than voice calls, which allows scammers to reach many people simultaneously without the interaction required for phone-based scams. The timing of these reports in early November suggests an active campaign. One contributor forwarded the suspicious message to Bendigo Bank's own SMS fraud team, indicating awareness among recipients that these messages are not legitimate.
What to Do If You Receive an SMS from 02 8456 7119
If you receive an SMS from 02 8456 7119 claiming to be from Bendigo Bank or mentioning PayTo agreements:
- Do not: Click any links in the message, reply to the SMS, or provide personal information such as account details, passwords, or card numbers
- Do: Delete the message immediately, block the number 0284567119, and contact Bendigo Bank directly using the phone number on your statements or their official website
- Do: Forward the SMS to Bendigo Bank's fraud team if they provide a reporting number, and report the scam to the authorities listed below
How to Report 02 8456 7119
Report this scam number and SMS messages through multiple channels:
- Forward the SMS to Scamwatch at scamwatch.gov.au with details of the message and sender
- Report to the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) at acma.gov.au for SMS fraud
- Contact your own bank to alert them to the phishing attempt, even if you don't bank with Bendigo
- Report to ReportCyber at cyber.gov.au if the SMS contained a malicious link
- Report on Reverseau to help other Australians identify calls and SMS messages from 02 8456 7119
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Why am I receiving PayTo scam SMS from 02 8456 7119 when I don't bank with Bendigo Bank?
Scammers impersonating Bendigo Bank on numbers like 0284567119 send mass SMS campaigns to random phone numbers. They don't target specific customers - they simply contact large numbers of people hoping some will fall for the fake PayTo agreement message. Contributors to Reverseau have confirmed they received SMS from 02 8456 7119 despite having no Bendigo Bank account.
What happens if I click the link in the SMS from 02 8456 7119?
Clicking a link from 0284567119 could direct you to a fake banking website designed to steal your login credentials, or trigger malware downloads. Even if nothing appears to happen, scammers may harvest your device information or track your activity. Never click links in unexpected SMS messages, especially those claiming to be from banks.
Should I reply to the SMS from 02 8456 7119 to tell them I'm not a customer?
No. Replying to SMS from 0284567119 confirms your number is active and monitored, which can increase scam targeting. Simply delete and block the number. If you reply, scammers learn your phone is valid and may sell that information to other fraud operations or continue targeting you with different scams.
How can I verify if Bendigo Bank has actually contacted me about a PayTo agreement?
Never use contact details from the suspicious SMS. Instead, call Bendigo Bank directly using the number on your bank statement, your debit/credit card, or their official website. Genuine banks never ask you to click links or provide personal information via SMS. Contributors who called Bendigo Bank confirmed the SMS from 02 8456 7119 was fraudulent.
Is 02 8456 7119 a real Bendigo Bank number?
No. The number 0284567119 is allocated as a local service in NSW to Primus Telecommunications, not to Bendigo Bank. Scammers often use hijacked or spoofed numbers to appear legitimate. Bendigo Bank will only contact you from official numbers shown on their website or your statements - never from unknown NSW numbers claiming to represent their PayTo division.
What should I do if I already clicked the link or gave information to the SMS sender from 02 8456 7119?
Contact Bendigo Bank immediately using their official number to report potential compromise. Monitor your accounts for unauthorised activity and consider changing passwords. If you entered card details, contact your bank to freeze or replace your card. Report the incident to Scamwatch at scamwatch.gov.au and ACMA at acma.gov.au. Contributors to Reverseau who reported 0284567119 also contacted their banks directly as a precaution.