0404 119 991 - 0404119991: Threat and Impersonation Reports

• Scam
• Uncertain
• Legit

Community reports for 0404 119 991 (0404119991) describe threatening calls and SMS with false claims. Mixed feedback includes one positive report.

Threat and Impersonation Reports for 0404 119 991

Five contributors have flagged 0404 119 991 (also written as 0404119991), a Vodafone mobile number, with mixed reports. The most serious report involves a call where the caller made threatening claims about joining a government group and reputation damage. Two separate reports describe abusive and threatening SMS messages from this number. One contributor noted creepy SMS content without specifying the threat type. In contrast, one contributor reported receiving excellent service from this number, suggesting potential legitimate use or number spoofing.

The tactics breakdown reveals two reports citing threats and one citing impersonation, indicating callers claiming false authority or making intimidating demands. Given the threat-based reports combined with impersonation claims, contributors should exercise caution when contacted by 0404119991.

What Callers from 0404 119 991 Have Claimed

The most detailed report describes a call where the person claimed the recipient needed to join a government pedophile group, threatening to ruin their reputation if they refused. This contributor, a yoga teacher, identified the call as a total scam. The false authority claim (government affiliation) combined with extortion-style threats represents a serious impersonation and blackmail attempt.

Multiple reports about SMS from 0404 119 991 indicate abusive and creepy messaging patterns. One contributor received multiple threatening messages via SMS, while another received multiple creepy messages without specifying the exact content. The SMS harassment appears distinct from the call-based impersonation threat, suggesting either different callers using this number or evolving tactics.

Report Patterns and Timing

Community reports for 0404 119 991 span from April 2024 to October 2025, with the most serious report (government impersonation and threats) arriving in October 2025. The August 2025 SMS report indicates abusive messages, followed by creepy SMS content reported in April 2025. The earlier reports suggest this number may have been used for harassment over an extended period.

Reports came through both call and SMS channels, with the initial call being answered directly by the recipient. The mix of scam, nuisance, and suspicious categorisations reflects the varied nature of contact attempts, though the threat-based tactics appear consistent across multiple reports.

What to Do If You Receive a Call from 0404 119 991

If 0404 119 991 calls you:

• Do not: Comply with any demands, provide personal information, or discuss joining any groups or organisations
• Do not: Return the call or engage with the caller beyond hanging up
• Do: Hang up immediately and block the number
• Do: Report the call to the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA)
• Do: Contact your phone provider (Vodafone) to report threatening behaviour from their network
• Do: Consider contacting local police if threats involve extortion or blackmail

What to Do If You Receive an SMS from 0404 119 991

If you receive SMS messages from 0404119991:

• Do not: Reply to the message or click any links
• Do not: Engage with threatening or abusive content
• Do: Delete the message immediately
• Do: Block the number on your phone
• Do: Report the SMS as spam by forwarding to 0429 999 888 (ACMA spam reporting service)
• Do: Screenshot the messages before deleting as evidence for reporting

How to Report 0404 119 991

Community reports are vital for identifying threatening and abusive numbers. If you have contacted 0404 119 991 or received calls and SMS from 0404119991:

• Report to ACMA (Australian Communications and Media Authority) at acma.gov.au
• Report threatening messages to local police via the Australian Federal Police or your state police service
• Contact Vodafone directly to report abusive use of their network
• Report SMS spam to 0429 999 888 by forwarding the message
• Add your report to Reverseau to help other Australians identify this number

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