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One report for 04 1859 3364 (0418593364): Contributor received repeated texts asking 'how are you' with no responses to replies. Possible engagement scam or data harvesting.
Suspicious SMS Activity from 04 1859 3364
A contributor has flagged 04 1859 3364 (also written as 0418593364) for unusual SMS behaviour. The report describes receiving multiple text messages from this Telstra mobile number that ask "how are you" but contain no substantive engagement. When the contributor responded to these messages, the sender did not reply, raising questions about the intention behind the initial contact.
This pattern is consistent with engagement scams or data harvesting attempts, where bad actors send vague opening messages to establish contact, gauge response rates, or build contact lists for later exploitation. The one-way nature of the conversation - incoming texts followed by silence when answered - is a common indicator of automated or mass-messaging campaigns.
What the Contributor Experienced
The contributor reported receiving texts from 0418593364 that said simply "how are you" without any context or prior conversation history. After responding to these messages, the number went silent, offering no further communication. The repetitive nature ("keeps sending texts") suggests this is not an isolated incident but part of a pattern of contact from 04 1859 3364.
This type of engagement is often the first stage of broader scams. Bad actors use initial vague contact to identify active phone numbers and responsive recipients. The silence on reply may indicate the messages are sent from an automated system, a spoofed number, or a compromised account being used for data harvesting.
What to Do If You Receive an SMS from 04 1859 3364
If 0418593364 continues to contact you via SMS:
- Do not: Reply to messages, click any links (if provided in subsequent texts), or engage in conversation
- Do not: Share personal information or confirm your identity
- Do: Block the number immediately in your phone settings
- Do: Report the SMS as spam or suspicious to your mobile provider (Telstra)
- Do: Forward the message to 0429 999 888 (ACMA's report spam SMS service)
- Do: Keep records of the messages in case further investigation is needed
How to Report 04 1859 3364
If you receive suspicious SMS messages from 04 1859 3364, you can report this activity through several channels:
- ACMA Spam Reports: Forward the SMS to 0429 999 888 - this reports it to the Australian Communications and Media Authority
- Your Mobile Provider: Contact Telstra directly to report the number for SMS abuse
- Scamwatch: If you believe this is part of a broader scam, report it at scamwatch.gov.au
- Reverseau: Report your experience here to help other Australians identify and avoid 0418593364
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WRITE A REVIEWFrequently Asked Questions
What does it mean when 04 1859 3364 sends 'how are you' but doesn't reply?
This pattern often indicates an engagement scam or data harvesting attempt. Bad actors send vague, context-free messages to test which phone numbers are active and whose owners are responsive. When they receive a reply, they may add that number to a list for later scam campaigns, or the silence itself confirms the number is monitored by a real person. The contributor's experience with 0418593364 fits this profile exactly.
Should I reply to texts from 0418593364?
No. The contributor reported that replying to 04 1859 3364 did not result in any meaningful response, only further vague texts. Replying confirms your number is active and monitored, which bad actors use for follow-up scams. Block 0418593364 and do not engage.
Is 04 1859 3364 a legitimate Telstra number?
04 1859 3364 is allocated to Telstra as a mobile number, but that does not guarantee legitimacy. Telstra numbers can be spoofed, compromised, or misused. The suspicious one-way contact pattern reported from 0418593364 suggests this number is being used for unauthorised messaging, regardless of its registered provider.
Why does 0418593364 keep sending messages if they don't want to talk?
The repetitive nature of texts from 04 1859 3364 suggests automated or mass messaging rather than individual conversation. Bad actors often send hundreds of vague opening texts to build active number lists. The contributor's experience with 0418593364 receiving multiple "how are you" messages with no follow-up is typical of this kind of campaign.
What should I do if I've already replied to 04 1859 3364?
If you've already responded to 0418593364, block the number immediately and monitor your phone for further suspicious contact. Do not click links or share information in any follow-up messages. Forward any subsequent texts from 04 1859 3364 to 0429 999 888 to report them to ACMA, and consider reporting to Scamwatch at scamwatch.gov.au if escalation occurs.
Can I report this to Telstra since 0418593364 is a Telstra mobile?
Yes, you can report suspicious SMS activity from 04 1859 3364 directly to Telstra as your service provider. Additionally, forward the message to 0429 999 888 (ACMA) for official logging. Reporting 0418593364 through both Telstra and ACMA helps prevent further misuse of the number and protects other Australians.