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0416 969 292 · 0416969292

35 reports Emerging

Elevated Low

Most reports describe unwanted or suspicious contact from 0416 969 292.

Based on 35 reports Reasonable confidence Reports have been coming in steadily
Spam Suspicious Scam Uncertain Mobile
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Quick Assessment

Should I answer?

Unsafe

Most reports for 0416 969 292 describe scam behaviour.

Should I call back?

Do not call back

Only call 0416 969 292 back if you can verify the caller independently.

What to do next?

Block and report

Report 0416 969 292 to Scamwatch if the caller asked for money, pretended to be an organisation, or made threats.

What People Report

L
Levitt
Suspicious

"Hey, check it" with link sent to me.

Deleted. Not falling for that crap.

1 user found this helpful
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0416 969 292 has 35 community reports. The analysis below summarises what people have reported about calls and messages from this number.

What the Reports Show for 0416 969 292

Overview

How risky?
Low
Confidence
Reasonable
Based on 35 reports
Do reporters agree?
Mixed reports
Activity
Emerging

How People Described 0416 969 292

63% of reports describe this number as spam. Common themes in the reports include link, check, hey, quot, spam.

Spam
63%
Scam
29%
Suspicious
6%
Uncertain
3%

How the Contact Happened

Text message
91%
Other
9%

Was the Contact Expected?

Expected: 0% Unexpected: 100%

Reported Behaviour for 0416 969 292

Tactics People Mentioned

These are the tactics community members identified when reporting interactions with 0416 969 292.

Phishing link 100%

How Interactions Played Out

Of the people who reported contact from 0416 969 292, here is how far the interaction went.

Contacted 35
Engaged 26

More Context

Reporting Timeline

Reports Over Time

07 days
030 days
090 days
012 months

How Other Readers Rated the Reports

Helpful Votes

100% of 3 votes found reports helpful

Common Themes

Link 60% Check 57% Hey 51% Quot 40% Spam 34%

How Much Detail Did People Share?

On average, 75% of the report form was filled in

Most reports include useful detail, and 57% include detailed descriptions.

Number Details

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Reports about 0416 969 292

These reports were submitted by community members.

E
Edouard
Spam

Virus text from this number.

SMS Unsolicited
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K
Kowalik
Spam

Just got couple of messages from the same number to check the shortened URL. Tempted to open but NO...deleted. You also do the same :).

SMS Unsolicited Link/phishing
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C
Cardosa
Spam

Also received a text message from this number with, "hey check it" and a link. I deleted it as it looked like spam.

SMS Unsolicited Link/phishing
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E
Eggers
Scam

Just got the same "hey check it followed by a link" wasn't stupid enough to go through link after my phone warned me that it maybe unsafe. How do I report this spam number?

SMS Unsolicited Link/phishing
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L
Lion
Spam

Message of "Hey, check it:" followed by a link.

In this day and age how gullible would you have to be to actually click on this. Deleting message now.

SMS Unsolicited Link/phishing
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A
Allsop
Spam

Just got a text message from this number "Hey, check it" then a link to a site. Deleted it immediately.

SMS Unsolicited Link/phishing
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B
Bodle
Spam

I also received a message from this number Hey, check it with a link - deleted immediately.

SMS Unsolicited Link/phishing
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L
Lundy
Spam

Got a message on 4th August with a link and 'hey check this' defo spam so deleted it!

SMS Unsolicited Link/phishing
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G
Gallon
Scam

Yea, same message, "Hey, check it: [link] which just leads to some scam site.

SMS Unsolicited Link/phishing
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C
Caldeira
Spam

Received a "Hey check this" message from this number today. Definitely spam and unsolicited.

SMS Unsolicited
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B
Bertolini
Scam

Received a dodgy "Hey, Check it:" with a suspicious link. Deleted immediately. Beware.

SMS Unsolicited Link/phishing
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F
Filippi
Scam

Yep, got same SMS with Hey Check it and a dodgy url link.

Deleted it and Added number to Blocked Callers.

SMS Unsolicited Link/phishing
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F
Filter
Suspicious

"Hey, check it" with link sent to me.

Deleted. Not falling for that crap.

SMS Unsolicited Link/phishing
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J
Jett
Spam

Another web link and "Hey, check this out!" I deleted it without clicking the link of course.

SMS Unsolicited Link/phishing
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G
Goltz
Spam

I received the same of message. Blocking and Deleting.

Hey, check it: [link].

SMS Unsolicited Link/phishing
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C
Clune
Spam

Same here. Message deleted.

SMS Unsolicited
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B
Bhatia
Spam

GOT THIS message JUST NOW...1005 SPAM...FXXkers.

SMS Unsolicited
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C
Chhay
Spam

Got the same message as above few minutes ago. Deleted it immediately.

SMS Unsolicited
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M
Marietta
Uncertain

Delete it! Virus definitely!

SMS Unsolicited
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D
Dominquez
Scam

"Hey, check it" with link. Obviously scam/virus/spam.

SMS Unsolicited Link/phishing
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K
Korff
Spam

100% spam.

Other Unsolicited
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B
Boyers
Spam

Spam.

Other Unsolicited
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C
Coloma
Scam

Got a check this link scam messages from this number.

SMS Unsolicited Link/phishing
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K
Kruger
Scam

Same as above. Won't click the link. Obvious scam.

SMS Unsolicited Link/phishing
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F
Feit
Scam

Got the same "Hey Check it" - and a link. Delete...

SMS Unsolicited Link/phishing
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B
Balint
Scam

I had the same thing.

"Hey check it" with a suspicious link.

SMS Unsolicited Link/phishing
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M
Manus
Spam

Spammmmm.

Other Unsolicited
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G
Greenblatt
Spam

Sent me a "Hey, check it: -insert link here-" text. Spam for sure.

SMS Unsolicited
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H
Hoops
Spam

This number is spam, do not reply or open links it sends to you.

SMS Unsolicited
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K
Karst
Spam

Spam shit.

SMS Unsolicited
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L
Lakeman
Spam

Don't click it!!

SMS Unsolicited
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B
Badal
Spam

Also got web link. Virus?

SMS Unsolicited
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J
Jakes
Scam

Scam - weblink in sms only. Not going to click on it!

SMS Unsolicited Link/phishing
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Frequently Asked Questions

How does 0416 969 292 try to manipulate people?

People most often mention these tactics: Phishing link (100%). That's based on 20 reports with useful detail.

Has 0416 969 292 been active recently?

Looking at the timeline, this number has been getting more reports over time. 0 reports came in over the past month.

How much confidence should I put in these reports?

There is a reasonable amount of data, with a reasonable level of consistency. People describe different experiences, so the overall picture is mixed. About 57% include detailed descriptions, which helps.

Could 0416 969 292 be a scam?

No - 63% of 35 reports describe spam activity, not scam.

Does 0416 969 292 call, text, or both?

Most people got a text message (91%), though some reported other methods: text message (91%), other methods (9%).

What are the main complaints about 0416 969 292?

The main descriptions people gave: Spam (22), Scam (10), Suspicious (2), Uncertain (1). People repeatedly mention link, check, hey, quot, spam in their reports.

Is 0416 969 292 contacting people out of the blue?

The calls came as a surprise to 100% of people. 0% knew who was calling.

How long have people been reporting 0416 969 292?

The reporting history covers 3 weeks, from July 2016 - August 2016.

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What we collect and how reports are used
  • What happened - interaction category and observed tactics
  • How the interaction occurred - call, SMS, voicemail, or other channel
  • Optional context - time window, outcome indicators
1 Classify the interaction

This helps structure the report and reduce misclassification.

Expected = you were anticipating contact from a known party (e.g., appointment confirmation, delivery you initiated).
Not expected = you did not initiate or anticipate the contact, even if the caller claimed to be from a known organisation.

2 Describe what happened
Did you lose money?
Did you share personal details?
Did you click a link?

Focus on what the caller said, requested, or did. Describe the behaviour, not who you think they are.

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