04 0327 0585 - 0403270585: Suspicious SMS and Deceptive Contact Reports

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Community reports for 04 0327 0585 (0403270585): Contributors flag suspicious SMS messages impersonating someone named Simon with unsolicited photos and deceptive Tinder claims.

Suspicious SMS Reports for 04 0327 0585

Five contributors have flagged 04 0327 0585 (also written as 0403270585) for suspicious contact patterns involving deceptive messaging. The primary concern centres on SMS messages claiming to be from someone named Simon who allegedly found contributors on Tinder and sent unsolicited photos. Multiple reports indicate the same number persistently contacts people who have no connection to the sender and did not voluntarily share their phone number publicly.

The pattern across reports about 0403270585 suggests coordinated messaging rather than one-off contact. One contributor received follow-up messages over consecutive days from the same number, while another noted they had not shared their number on any public platform, raising concerns about how 04 0327 0585 obtained their contact details.

What Messages from 04 0327 0585 Contain

Contributors report receiving SMS messages from 04 0327 0585 that claim the sender is someone named Simon who has just rejoined or is active on Tinder. The messages include unsolicited photos and attempts to initiate conversation. One contributor noted the messaging escalated over multiple days with repeated contact from the same number.

One report specifically mentions the sender requested personal information, which represents a common element in deceptive messaging schemes. The approach appears designed to establish false familiarity or romantic interest to lower the recipient's guard before making requests or gathering additional personal data.

Report Patterns and Contact Methods

All five reports about 04 0327 0585 involve unsolicited contact via SMS or messaging channels. Four of the five reports specifically flag SMS as the contact method, while one contributor received initial contact through another messaging platform. The number is registered as a mobile service with Optus.

One contributor reported receiving calls from 04 0327 0585 in addition to messages, describing the caller as a relentless pest. The clustering of reports over roughly eight months (from February to October 2025) suggests persistent targeting rather than isolated misdialling.

What to Do If You Receive an SMS from 04 0327 0585

If you receive messages from 04 0327 0585 claiming to be from someone named Simon or anyone else you don't know:

• Do not: Respond to the message, click any links, or share personal information, photos, or financial details
• Do not: Assume the sender is who they claim to be, even if they reference specific platforms like Tinder
• Do: Block the number immediately to prevent follow-up contact
• Do: Report the SMS as spam or suspicious to your mobile provider
• Do: Forward the message to 0429 999 888 (Australian SMS spam reporting service) before deleting it
• Do: Check your privacy settings on dating apps and social media to ensure your phone number is not publicly visible

What to Do If You Receive a Call from 04 0327 0585

If 04 0327 0585 calls you:

• Do not: Answer if you don't recognise the number, or hang up immediately if you do answer
• Do not: Return the call or respond to any voicemail
• Do: Let the call go to voicemail
• Do: Block the number in your phone's contacts immediately
• Do: Report persistent calls to your mobile provider (Optus, in this case)

How to Report 04 0327 0585

If you receive suspicious contact from 04 0327 0585, you can report it through several Australian channels:

• ACMA (Australian Communications and Media Authority): Report the number at acma.gov.au - ACMA investigates complaints about unwanted calls and SMS
• Scamwatch: Report suspicious activity at scamwatch.gov.au if you believe the contact is part of a scam scheme
• Your mobile provider: Contact Optus directly to report harassment or suspicious activity on their network
• ReportCyber: If the contact involved attempts to access your accounts or steal credentials, report it at cyber.gov.au
• Reverseau: Contribute your experience with 04 0327 0585 to help other Australians identify this number

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