0401 539 829

Mobile number, provided by Optus Mobile Pty Limited

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Likely Scam

0401 539 829 has received 30 reports with an average rating of 1.4 out of 5. Users have categorised this number as Scam, Suspicious, Uncertain.

Scam Suspicious Uncertain Mobile Optus Mobile Pty Limited

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  • Scam
  • Suspicious
  • Uncertain

Discover details about the mobile phone number 0401 539 829 from Optus Mobile. Learn helpful tips on how to handle calls from this number and stay safe.

Understanding the Call from 0401 539 829

The phone number 0401 539 829 is associated with Optus Mobile Pty Limited and is categorized as a mobile call. While there are currently no confirmed reports of scams linked to this number, it's important to remain cautious, especially if you do not recognize the number or have no contacts in the area code.

What Should You Do if You Receive a Call from This Number?

Here are some practical tips to handle calls from 0401 539 829:

  • Do not answer if you do not recognize the number.
  • If you do answer, don’t provide any personal information until you're sure of the caller's identity.
  • Be cautious of any requests for money transfers, personal details, or clicking on links.
  • If the caller claims to be from a reputable organisation, consider hanging up and calling the company directly using official contact details.
  • Keep a record of any suspicious calls and report them to authorities if necessary.

Remember, when in doubt, it's always better to err on the side of caution!

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What Our Users Reviewed

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Stair
Scam

Scammer. I was sus immediately. No details supplied but avoid at all costs.

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Sattler
Scam

I received a message on WhatsApp from a person in response to a Gumtree advertisement. Their behavior raised my suspicions, so I searched online and found this site. I have since blocked this individual as I believe they are a scammer.

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Niebuhr
Scam

The scammer is back and is specifically targeting users on Gumtree. They have a new number and will contact you via WhatsApp instead of SMS. I was messaged by them yesterday (21/9/22) and became suspicious when they insisted on using a courier, despite my offer to deliver the items in person.

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Bodnar
Scam

This caller is definitely a scammer! I was distracted and unintentionally provided my personal details, but I realized it quickly and canceled my card. Now, I'm stuck on hold trying to resolve this issue—it's incredibly frustrating!

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Reiber
Scam

This caller contacted me via WhatsApp expressing interest in buying a flute and proposed a payment method through Australia Post. They requested that I input my card details on an unfamiliar website. Upon searching the number, I discovered that this person is a known scammer on Gumtree. Please exercise caution!

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Corlett
Scam

I conducted a Google search on this individual and their number, and this website appeared immediately. This deceitful person is currently attempting to scam me. It happened on WhatsApp on May 30th, 2022. I hadn’t even provided any WhatsApp details in my advertisement, proving he is a scammer with no integrity!

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Sherard
Scam

This website looks professional and well-designed, but it’s a complete scam. Do not be fooled by its appearance.

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Klaver
Scam

I encountered a similar experience to others regarding this number. It was a convincing scam, directing me to a link resembling an official AusPost site, which supposedly offered card deals. The execution of this scam is impressive and seems to be well thought out.

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Briones
Scam

This caller is a scammer associated with Gumtree. They pretended to be ill and attempted to convince me to mail my items, claiming they had a significant discount for shipping at the post office.

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Demay
Scam

A person reached out to me on Whatsapp, and I believe he impersonated someone else. He claimed he was sick and couldn't meet up and was located in York. I had not shared personal details in my ad, which raised my suspicions. When I asked if he knew anyone I knew in York, he replied 'No, courier knows...' indicating a lack of awareness. He even asked if he could pay through "Auspost secure pay." Please report this to ACMA for further investigation of scam details.

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Parada
Scam

This number is a scam, he messaged me on watts app looking to purchase goods I’m selling on Gumtree, the idea is to get your banking info and personal details, do not reply, do not press any links you are sent SCAM BE AWARE!!

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Fein
Scam

This guy messaged me today about something I'm selling on Gumtree. Alex Williams was his name as well. Can the scam watchers people do something about this?

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Monell
Scam

Tried to SCAM me by messaging me on WhatsApp for the item I'm selling on Gumtree.

According to him his name is Alex Mitchell. He send me a malicious link disguised as Australia Post for me to supply my Bank Details for his payment and will send a courier to collect the item I'm selling.

Nice try, what a Low life. Ha Ha Ha.

I reported our conversation in whatsapp.

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Fargo
Suspicious

I had a WhatsApp message soon after listing something on Gumtree - I didn't expect to get that much interest and I was wary of receiving a direct WhatsApp message rather than through Gumtree. It also said Hi Firstname Lastname, which I thought a bit odd. He said he was sick and couldn't pick up in person but would arrange it through Auspost and pay everything himself. I thought it was a bit fishy so I googled 'Alex Mitchell Gumtree scam' and found all these reviews from the same number.

So watch out anybody who receives the same kind of message!

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Eklund
Suspicious

He got me. I am usually very cautious but I let my guard down. Be aware. It all looks legit and my keenness to sell what I advertised on Gumtree made me vulnerable.

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Obryan
Suspicious

Just had this guy message me about buying my nursing books quickly followed by a +308 number thankfully I read these messages.

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Bergsma
Scam

Conducting scam requests to purchase items, and organise postage of items from Gumtree AU. BLOCK ASAP.

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Corey
Scam

Just had someone text through WhatsApp on this number trying to get me to send them an item I had put on sale in Gumtree. They said they were sick and I should send to them and they would reimburse me. Could tell was a scam from person ignoring my advert and to call me instead of messaging.

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Friedmann
Scam

This just happened to me now and exactly as stated. Some bloke trying to get me send my TV to him.

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Maines
Scam

About 3 weeks ago I posted on Gumtree an old scientific reference book - just in case there was a special interests collector there.

A few days later The "so called" Alex Mitchell sent a WhatsApp message wanting to buy the book. Because the said he was sick he said that he would arrange payment through an Aust Post system and would arrange shipment to him.

According to Google searches, he seems to be in Queensland!!

The weblink said that he had made the payment to the facility and asked for details of an account to forward the funds to. The account I gave, always only has less than $50 available but it was not showing the receipt of the money for the book.

I tried to phone him, but the calls have always been unanswered and after a while, he stopped making Whatsapp comments.

Since then I've been receiving landline nuisance spam calls from Brisbane. Most of which I've not answered and then when a voice mail has not been left for me, I then blocked the number.

My next step is to report the spam calls and Alex's Gumtree presence to the authorities. I hope the government can throw the rile book at him!

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Anonymous
Uncertain

Got me in townsville today. Pathetic really.

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Anonymous
Suspicious

Immediately after my posting, he messaged me, very suspicious. Seems like he scams for a living.

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Reynard
Scam

Yes, he tried me today. Found this info on him. S Nair from Kerala.

Same thing... Said he'd pay via Australia Post. Then the site links you to a page where you put your credit card details in. Lol..

I'm talking to him right now. He's getting frustrated ;)

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Anonymous
Suspicious

Alex Mitchell from Geelong responding to my Gum Tree ad via WhatsApp.

Seemed too slick.

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Anonymous
Scam

Thank you to everyone here who has already reviewed this number. The messaging seemed a bit too “professional” and made me do a quick search before I gave any details.

Definite SCAMMER ALERT.

Calls himself Alex Mitchell living in Woodford QLQ. He contacted me via WhatsApp after I posted an ad on Gumtree yesterday.

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Ramon
Scam

Just received a WhatsApp message after posting an ad on Gumtree. I suspect a scammer.

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Anonymous
Scam

This person just tried to scam my credit card through a Gum Tree posting. Check the number he is using as per below. He was very persistent for the purchase, to get the personal banking password.

SCAM big time.

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Shi
Scam

Scammer on Gumtree. Don't click on the link or agree for Auspost payment or give your card details.

Please only do cash on hand.

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Schlichting
Scam

Appears to be a scammer on Gumtree via WhatsApp to request you click on a link to an Australia post site where they supposedly pay for postage for the item they are buying off you. They then ask you to “confirm the deal”. Do not click on the link.

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Buczkowski
Scam

This number is being used by a scammer on Gumtree.

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