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SMS scam alert: 04 0784 3574 (0407843574) impersonates myGov with phishing links. Community report warns of credential theft attempts.
myGov Impersonation SMS Scam on 0407843574
A contributor has reported receiving a deceptive SMS from 04 0784 3574 (also written as 0407843574) claiming to be from myGov. The message included a link designed to capture personal information. This type of impersonation attack exploits trust in the official Australian government identity verification platform to trick recipients into revealing login credentials, tax file numbers, or banking details.
The Telstra mobile number 0407843574 was used to distribute this phishing message, suggesting the scammer may be using a legitimate carrier account or spoofed service to appear more credible.
What the SMS from 04 0784 3574 Contained
The contributor reported that the message falsely claimed to originate from myGov and directed them to click a link. These SMS phishing attacks typically mimic official myGov formatting and language to bypass recipient suspicion. The link likely led to a fake login page designed to harvest credentials when victims entered their myGov username and password.
Legitimate myGov communications from Services Australia will never ask you to click links in unsolicited SMS messages or provide sensitive information via text.
What to Do If You Receive an SMS from 04 0784 3574
If 0407843574 sends you a message claiming to be from myGov:
- Do not: Click any links in the message, reply to the SMS, or provide personal information
- Do not: Enter your myGov credentials on any page accessed via the link
- Do: Delete the message immediately
- Do: Block the number 04 0784 3574 on your phone
- Do: Report the SMS as spam by forwarding it to 0429 999 888
- Do: If you already clicked the link, change your myGov password immediately via the official myGov website (mygov.au)
How to Report 04 0784 3574
You can report this phishing scam through multiple Australian government channels:
- ACMA (Australian Communications and Media Authority): Report the number via acma.gov.au - they regulate telecommunications and can action scam SMS
- Scamwatch: Lodge a report at scamwatch.gov.au with details of the message and link
- ReportCyber: If you clicked the link and are concerned about credential theft, report to cyber.gov.au
- Services Australia: Contact Services Australia directly at servicesaustralia.gov.au if you believe your myGov account is compromised
- Reverseau: Report this number here to help warn other Australians
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Why would scammers impersonate myGov on 04 0784 3574?
myGov is trusted by millions of Australians for tax, welfare, and government services. A message from 0407843574 claiming to be myGov exploits this trust to trick recipients into clicking malicious links or entering credentials. Once scammers have your myGov login, they can access sensitive tax information, claim government payments, or access linked banking details.
What should I do if I clicked the link from 04 0784 3574?
If you clicked the link from 0407843574 but did not enter credentials, monitor your accounts for unusual activity. If you entered your myGov username and password on the fake login page, change your myGov password immediately via the official mygov.au website, enable two-factor authentication if available, and consider contacting Services Australia on 13 28 65 to verify account safety.
Will myGov ever send SMS links like the one from 04 0784 3574?
No. Services Australia will never send unsolicited SMS messages asking you to click links or provide personal information. Any legitimate myGov communication will direct you to visit mygov.au directly in your web browser, not through a text message link. If you receive an SMS like the one from 0407843574 claiming to be myGov, it is a scam.
How can I block 04 0784 3574 on my phone?
On most phones, open your SMS thread with 0407843574, tap the number, and select 'Block' or 'Report as Spam'. On iPhone, press and hold the conversation with 04 0784 3574 and tap 'Block This Caller'. On Android, open the Messages app, long-press the thread from 0407843574, and select 'Block'. You should also forward the SMS to 0429 999 888 before deleting it.
What is 0429 999 888 and why report the SMS there?
0429 999 888 is the Australian mobile industry's spam reporting number managed by telecommunications providers. Forwarding SMS from 0407843574 to this number helps carriers identify and block the scam message network-wide, protecting other Australians from the same phishing attack.
Could 04 0784 3574 be a spoofed number?
Possibly. Scammers often spoof legitimate Telstra numbers or use hijacked accounts to appear more credible. Whether 0407843574 is spoofed or compromised doesn't change what you should do - never click links from unsolicited SMS, block the number, and report it to 0429 999 888 and ACMA at acma.gov.au. Report it on Reverseau to warn the community.