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0409 593 783 (0409593783): 16 scam reports reveal impersonation of medical centres, fake appointment reminders, and phishing links targeting patient information.
Medical Impersonation and Phishing Reports for 0409 593 783
Community reports for 0409 593 783 (also written as 0409593783) reveal a coordinated pattern of medical impersonation scams. Contributors report receiving calls and SMS messages falsely claiming to be from legitimate healthcare providers, medical centres, and telehealth platforms. The scam combines impersonation tactics with phishing links designed to harvest personal and medical information.
The Telstra mobile number 0409593783 has attracted 47 total reports, with 16 classified as confirmed scams. A significant cluster of scam reports from 2025 shows escalating activity, particularly through SMS channels where callers impersonate HotDoc (a legitimate medical booking platform), local medical centres, and individual doctors.
What Callers and Messages from 0409 593 783 Claim
Contributors report multiple deceptive tactics from 0409593783. One report describes a caller claiming to be about Medicare approval who impersonated a deceased family member's doctor. Another contributor received a call falsely stating their local medical centre would be closed next week when it was actually open - a tactic designed to create confusion and urgency.
SMS messages from 0409 593 783 frequently pose as appointment reminders from legitimate services. Contributors report messages claiming to confirm appointments at medical centres they've never visited or for family members they never scheduled. Specific examples include fake reminders for appointments in Brisbane from recipients living in Western Australia, and messages referencing Allcare Medical Centre Adelaide sent to non-patients.
The phishing component is deliberate and sophisticated. Multiple contributors noted suspicious URLs included in messages claiming to be from HotDoc or other legitimate medical booking services. One contributor specifically flagged that the fraudster used real details about actual medical centres but embedded phishing links to capture credentials. Another report describes eight text messages over a year requesting personal information under the guise of medical reminders.
Report Patterns and Timing
The majority of reports for 0409593783 come through SMS (13 phishing link reports alone), with a smaller number of answered calls. Activity spans from late 2024 through March 2026, with notable clusters in 2025. One contributor reported persistent nuisance messaging over a month period in August 2025, receiving multiple texts claiming to confirm an appointment for someone named Isabella.
The medical sector targeting is consistent across all reports - no variation to utility scams, financial institution impersonation, or other common fraud types. This suggests the fraudster or fraud ring specialises specifically in healthcare impersonation.
What to Do If You Receive a Call from 0409 593 783
If 0409 593 783 calls you:
- Do not: confirm personal details, medical history, or appointment information; provide banking or identification details; return the call or engage with the caller
- Do: let the call go to voicemail; hang up immediately if you don't recognise the number; block 0409593783 in your phone settings; verify any appointment claims by calling your medical centre directly using the phone number from their official website or your medical records
- Remember: legitimate medical centres will never ask you to confirm an appointment for someone at a location you don't live in, and real healthcare providers won't demand personal information during unsolicited calls
What to Do If You Receive an SMS from 0409 593 783
SMS messages from 0409593783 pose a direct phishing risk. Do not click any links embedded in messages from this number, even if they appear to reference a service you use.
- Do not: click any URLs in messages claiming to be from medical services; reply to the message or engage with the sender; download any attachments
- Do: delete the message immediately; block 0409 593 783 in your phone's blocked contacts; report the message as spam by forwarding it to 0429 999 888 (ACMA Spam Report); if you're concerned about a genuine appointment, contact your medical centre directly using their official phone number
- If you clicked a link: do not enter any personal details; change your passwords for any medical or banking services if you entered credentials; monitor your accounts for suspicious activity; consider reporting the incident to ReportCyber at cyber.gov.au
How to Report 0409 593 783
Multiple Australian government agencies can assist with medical scam reports:
- ACMA Spam Report: Forward SMS scams to 0429 999 888, or file a report at acma.gov.au
- Scamwatch: Report the scam details at scamwatch.gov.au - this helps track patterns and protect other Australians
- ReportCyber: If phishing links were involved or you believe your personal data was compromised, report at cyber.gov.au
- Australian Medical Board or AHPRA: If the scammer impersonated a specific doctor, report the false impersonation to the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency
- Reverseau: Community reports on this number help other Australians identify and avoid 0409 593 783 - your contribution makes the service stronger
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What Our Users Reviewed
Obvious scam. Link to confirm yes or no to medical appointment that I did not have.
Text saying I had an appointment at a medical place in Port Adelaide when I'm down in Vic, obvious con
Many checks here, seems dodgy and blocked!
Asked to confirm appointment for tomorrow, no replies back, blocked after checking
Spreading lies that my local medical centre's closed next week when it's actually open
Someone saying it's definitely a scam
Got a message from hotdoc after seeing a telehealth doc in Sydney, was expecting it
message claiming to be from a doctor at clinic we visit but never seen that doctor, URL looked completely off, didn't click
SMS from HotDoc about skin check appointment in Brisbane but I don't live there
Keeps texting, got message on 5 Aug confirming appointment for Isabella, texted back that they have wrong number
Sent a sketchy link to an online medical booking service using legit details about actual medical centres, looks like they're trying to steal patient info
Got 8 text messages over the past year claiming to be medical reminders, asking for personal info
Claimed to be about Medicare approval, said they were doctor who treated deceased father, number doesn't match any real doctor, switched off when called back
SMS reminder to confirm doctor appointment for tomorrow, seemed legit
SMS from HotDoc healthcare service but seemed suspicious
Text about appointment reminder at Allcare Medical Centre Adelaide, but I'm in WA and never made an appointment there
Text message asking me to confirm an appointment for a young family member at local GP. we hadn't scheduled any appointment
Call about appointments for Karoonda, Mannum region
Text asking for payment for phone consultation I never had
Text confirming doctor appointment for tomorrow, I arranged it myself
This is HotDoc, confirmation of a doctor's appointment, I booked a phone appointment and got confirmation on this number
Aggressive caller asking do you need to see a doctor, used offensive language
Text about Dr Jonathon Forrester at St John Cockburn with link to book appointments. never used this practice, don't know the doctor, not male
Message about doctor's appointment reminder, confirmed with secretary it was them
SMS just said HI Click here, no identifying info
Is a scam I have two message today saying I have a booking to see my doctor and then a e mail for same booking.
Definitely a scam! Asking me to fill out a patient registration form for a doctors surgery I haven't been to in over ten years! I wonder how much info they are hacking along with our phone numbers!
Definitely fishy, text received for someone not my name as a reminder about a medical appointment tomorrow (31/1/24) in Mackay, somewhere I've never been and live approx 2000km away. I suspect the link provided may be phishing or linked to virus/malware.
Fraudulent line used for questionable SMS services
Reminder about doctor's appointment, believe this is legitimate
Scam. A reminder to use my dental extras, listing a dentist and phone number 70+km away I’ve never been to. Oh, and I don’t have dental extras either.
After seeing that otheres said it was legit, this was from my local GP announcing Shingles vaccinations free for over 65's.
This is legit and is used by hotdoc to confirm if you are attending an upcoming doctors appointment that you have booked. All good.
Reminder for doctor appointment in Brisbane, but I live in Victoria. obvious scam
Text appearing to be from HotDoc app I never signed up for, mentioned clinic I never visited, clinic confirmed I wasn't in system and others got similar calls, information may be compromised
Is not a scam is indeed connection for appointments for Doctor Service HOT DOG.
This number is safe, and expected.
It's from Hotdoc sending a message confirming my doctor's appointment. The link is safe, it's just to confirm my attendance to my upcoming appointment.
Most doctor surgeries use Hotdoc to manage their patient's appointments.
Having the Hotdoc app makes it much easier to make and manage doctors appointments. I use Hotdoc a lot these days, and it makes it much easier, especially when there's a huge queue on the phone, and you have to wait ages, or when the surgery is closed, you can just open the app, select the doctor, and select the available time, and press ok, and usually the appointment is made, and for some, approved on the spot.
SMS pretending to be North Dandenong Clinic with a suspicious link
Actually not a scam, rang my doctor to check, it's automated message from hotdoc sent when doctor logs appointment, asked me to click link but confirmed with doctor it's legitimate
Pretends to confirm doctor appointment, asks to click link
SCAM ALERT!!! Pretends to confirm a doctors appointments. Asks you to click on a link. Don't.
Scammer number
Don't be taken in, it is definitely a scam.
I think its a scammer because when I tried to call the number to confirm the appointment it was out of reach.
Its supposed to be from a medical centre I go to in Perth but I don't believe that. I will update post when I ask them myself about it.
Doctors appointment scheduler
"General Practice" number taking about vaccine updates and a suspicious link.
Reminder for appointment at my medical clinic
Appointment scheduler from Top Health Doctors in Brisbane, had prior dealings with them
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WRITE A REVIEWFrequently Asked Questions
Why is 0409 593 783 sending me medical appointment reminders I didn't schedule?
Multiple contributors report that 0409593783 sends fake appointment reminders referencing medical centres or for locations where they don't live. This is a common scam tactic to make the message appear legitimate and urgent. The fraudster relies on you being confused enough to click a phishing link or reply with personal information. Always verify appointment details by contacting your medical centre directly using their official phone number from your medical records, never through a number or link provided in an unsolicited message from 0409 593 783.
Is 0409 593 783 actually HotDoc or a legitimate medical service?
No. While contributors report receiving messages claiming to be from HotDoc (a real telehealth platform), the number 0409593783 is not affiliated with HotDoc or any legitimate medical provider. Multiple scam reports confirm that 0409 593 783 impersonates HotDoc and other genuine medical services using fake appointment reminders and phishing links. If you've used a legitimate telehealth service, contact them directly through their official website or app - never through links or numbers provided in unsolicited messages.
What happens if I click a link in an SMS from 0409 593 783?
Contributors report that links from 0409593783 are phishing URLs designed to steal login credentials or personal medical information. If you clicked a link from 0409 593 783, do not enter any passwords or personal details. If credentials were entered, change your passwords immediately for any medical or banking services. Monitor your accounts for suspicious activity and report the incident to ReportCyber at cyber.gov.au. Block 0409 593 783 and forward the message to 0429 999 888.
Why does 0409 593 783 know the name of my medical centre or my family members?
Contributors note that messages from 0409593783 reference real medical centre names and sometimes include family member details, making the scam more convincing. This information may come from data breaches, publicly available sources, or social media. The fraudster uses these real details to make the phishing message appear legitimate and urgent. This is why you should never trust appointment claims in unsolicited messages from 0409 593 783 - always verify directly with your medical provider using contact details you know are genuine.
I received a call from 0409 593 783 claiming to be about Medicare approval - should I engage?
No. One contributor reported a call from 0409593783 falsely claiming Medicare approval and impersonating their deceased father's doctor. This is a confirmed scam tactic. Legitimate Medicare or government services will not call you with unsolicited claims about approvals. Hang up immediately, block 0409 593 783, and if you have genuine Medicare questions, contact Services Australia directly through their official phone number at servicesaustralia.gov.au.
How many people have reported 0409 593 783 as a scam?
Community reports for 0409593783 total 47 reports, with 16 confirmed as scams involving medical impersonation and phishing. A further 13 reports describe phishing links specifically. The pattern spans from late 2024 through early 2026, showing ongoing activity. This high volume and consistency across reports confirms that 0409 593 783 is actively used for medical fraud targeting Australians.