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04 1892 7502 (0418927502): 15+ contributors report NAB impersonation scams via SMS and calls. Scammers claim unauthorised cardholder additions, blocked PayID transfers, and request callback to fake numbers.
NAB Impersonation Scam Reports for 04 1892 7502
Multiple contributors have reported a coordinated NAB impersonation scam originating from 04 1892 7502 (also written as 0418927502). The number, registered as a Telstra mobile service, has generated 15 distinct scam reports within a single month. The pattern is consistent across all reports: callers and messages falsely claim to represent National Australia Bank (NAB), targeting people who do not even have NAB accounts.
Contributors report two primary attack vectors from 0418927502. Most commonly, scammers send SMS messages claiming unauthorised cardholder additions or suspicious account activity. Less frequently, callers from 04 1892 7502 initiate calls claiming PayID transfer issues or requesting banking codes. The sophistication lies in the callback mechanism - scammers provide what appear to be legitimate NAB landline numbers, designed to capture banking credentials or payment details when recipients follow up.
What Callers and Messages from 04 1892 7502 Claim
SMS messages from 0418927502 consistently reference a person named either M Sadiq, M Sadik, or M Saddk being added as an additional cardholder to the recipient's NAB account. One contributor received a message stating "M Sadiq had been registered as an additional cardholder" with instructions to call a Melbourne landline if this was unauthorised. Another report describes an SMS about a PayID transfer of $3,200 to "Mohammed Khan" with an attached callback number.
Call reports from 04 1892 7502 are more aggressive. One contributor reported the caller claimed a PayID transfer of $3,200 was being processed and demanded immediate action. When questioned for proof of identity, the caller became hostile, telling the contributor to "shove it." Another caller from 0418927502 attempted to convince the recipient to send cash directly to M Khan, exploiting urgency around a supposed blocked transfer.
A recurring tactic involves sending SMS messages about "banking codes" or "internet banking blocked" messages, requesting the recipient call back on a provided number. One contributor noted the callback number "looked legit but was disconnected" after they attempted to verify it. This suggests the scammers are testing which numbers are active and which recipients will comply with instructions.
Report Patterns and Timing
Community reports for 04 1892 7502 span a four-week period from late August through late October 2025, with the highest concentration of SMS reports occurring in mid-October. The attack appears to be active and ongoing, with 8 of the 15 reports submitted within the final two weeks of October alone.
The channel breakdown reveals SMS as the dominant attack vector, accounting for 11 of the 15 reports. Call-based attacks from 0418927502 represent 4 reports. One contributor who answered a call reported receiving follow-up contact multiple times, suggesting the scammers maintain lists of responsive targets.
Notably, every contributor explicitly states they do not bank with NAB or have never banked with NAB. This indicates the scammers are using spray-and-pray contact lists, not specifically targeting existing NAB customers. Several contributors took the crucial step of verifying the claims by contacting NAB directly via official phone numbers - all confirmed the messages were fraudulent.
What to Do If You Receive a Call from 04 1892 7502
If 04 1892 7502 calls you:
- Do not: Answer if possible, return the call, or provide any personal information, banking details, or verification codes
- Do: Let it go to voicemail, hang up immediately if you do answer, and block the number on your phone
- Do: If you're concerned about an account, hang up and call NAB directly on the official number from their website or your bank card (never use a number provided by the caller)
- Do: Verify any account alert by logging into your official NAB internet banking directly, not via any link or number provided by the caller
What to Do If You Receive an SMS from 04 1892 7502
If 0418927502 sends you an SMS:
- Do not: Click any links, call any phone number in the message, or reply with personal or banking information
- Do: Delete the message immediately and block the number
- Do: Report the SMS as spam to your provider by forwarding it to 0429 999 888 (the standard Australian spam reporting code)
- Do: If the message references your bank, contact your bank directly using the official number on the back of your card or their official website to verify the alert is genuine
How to Report 04 1892 7502
If you receive scam calls or SMS from 04 1892 7502, report the number through multiple official channels:
- Scamwatch (scamwatch.gov.au) - submit detailed reports of the scam content and any financial loss
- ACMA (acma.gov.au) - report the mobile number for potential investigation and action against the provider
- Your bank - contact NAB or your own bank directly to alert them of the impersonation scam
- Australian Cyber Security Centre ReportCyber (cyber.gov.au) - if you clicked any links or provided information
- Reverseau - contribute your experience with 04 1892 7502 to help warn other Australians about this active scam
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WRITE A REVIEWRatings Distribution
What Our Users Reviewed
Call claiming to be from NAB about a PayID transfer I don't know about, don't even bank with them
Claimed to be NAB saying I was transferring 3200 to Mohammed Khan, gave me a landline to call back. ignored it and reported to real NAB
Message from NAB with banking code, someone wanted details, felt like scam
Message saying I added M Sadiq to my NAB account as cardholder, I don't bank with NAB
Dodgy text claiming to be from NAB about cardholder registration, never heard of them
SMS claiming to be NAB about adding a cardholder named M Sadiq, suspicious so calling NAB to check
Definitely a scam, got an SMS claiming to be from NAB and stating that M Sadik had been registered as an additional cardholder and if it wasn't me, to call a Melbourne landline number. Instead, checked my internet banking and no additional cardholders had been added. Block this number.
SMS about M Saddk added as cardholder to NAB card, told to call a number if I had issues
Text pretending to be NAB saying signed up random as extra cardholder, checked with NAB it's a scam
Dodgy SMS about blocked PayID transfer for $3200, called the number and bloke claimed to be from NAB, told me to shove it when i asked for proof
Dodgy SMS claiming to be NAB about a code request, never been with NAB
Told to send cash to M Khan, don't have account for that
Text saying internet banking blocked, asked me to call back on a number that looked legit but was disconnected
Text claiming to be NAB about a code I didn't request, with a callback number, not a customer
SMS pretending to be from NAB saying can't email and need to update details, called me hi like we're mates, dodgy
Text pretending to be NAB right after I had legit chat with them on their app, asked NAB and they confirmed it's not from them
SMS today with password reset code claiming to be from NAB but I never requested reset, definitely a scam, told NAB security
Suspicious SMS claiming to be from NAB saying they can't send emails, but I'd just got an email from them 5 minutes before
I received a text for this number, purporting to be a reminder about the upcoming repayment date on my NAB credit card. I thought this was strange, as I'd already made the payment in the past couple of days. What was especially worrying is that the text contained the correct values for both my outstanding balance and the minimum payment amount due. When I tried to phone the number, I received a disconnected message. I'm concerned that whoever is using this number has access to my account information, and am going to report it to Scamwatch.
SMS with security code for NAB Internet Banking registration, already registered and didn't request code, forwarded to NAB fraud
I didn’t even have an account with NAB, and this “NAB” is trying to crack some info out of me…
Suspect they spoofed a legitimate number, claimed they couldn't send my statement via email which I actually received, told me to check details online, no link yet but think they'll send one soon to deceive me
Was a legitimate NAB number, verified after I made account changes that needed confirmation
Scam, pretends to be NAB with reset password attempt.
Ignore it,
Day and night calls from overseas numbers
I called back and said number disconnected.
Scam, it pretends to be NAB don't reply.
Got an unknown text I was afraid to open, but searched and found it was from NAB
Called NAB 1800 number and verified it matches the number that sent me a security code
I received this message from a Facebook group.-------IT HAD NOTHING TO DO WITH INCREASING MY DEVICE'S PAYMENT LIMIT!
Don't share this code with anyone, including NAB. Your security code is 545738 for increasing your device's payment limit.
SMS with NAB password reset code and warning not to share it, blocked
Text asking to update email for NAB account but my email is already current
Got SMS requesting security identification via SMS, seems legitimate
caller sent me a secret code and told me not to share it. Found out later $1000s were fraudulently taken from my account
This number is 100% legit from NAB and they use it to SMS authorization code for logins.
This number provided me with a reset code. For what? Also told me not to tell my bank.
This number is connected to a fraudulent NAB SMS scam.
Scam. Got two talk to texts today about NAB banking password.
Also showing from 0198339100.
Whatever that number is?
Definitely a scam- got the same message about a secret code NAB reset. The bank would never do this.
I have a NAB account. I can confirm that this number is used by the bank to send SMS authorisations for my electronic transactions. No doubt some customers don't tell the bank when they change their contact details.
This number is registered to a man name Jose Torres-Brito I say report the bastard.
Secret code for Password Reset is 235334. Do not provide this to anyone, even NAB.
I didn't know anything why this smscame to me.
I believe it may be spam or phishing as it refers to a secret number and says not t o tell the NAB abot it.
Received several SMS's from this number about a secret code reset for my NAB Internet banking. I do not have NAB. Do not reply or use the contact details from this number.
Same here today. Two unsolicited SMSs rang my iPhone. Just ignored them. So, be aware...
Same here - "Secret code for Password Reset is 746490. Do not provide this to anyone, even NAB." I don't accept anything as being genuine these days.... Sad but true..
I got the following text: 633568 is an identification verification from NAB. This code will be the only one we ask you to provide over the phone.
I don't have a NAB account so I believe this is a scam!
I received an SMS from the above number today, shortly after I completed some banking on my mbl phone, very suspicious! message said it was a "Secret Code for device registration and not to provide this "Secret Code" to anyone, even the NAB!!! BE VERY Careful and report.
Today I received three calls from this number... Did not answer. Suggest others do the same.
Same thing as above. I have had four calls in the past half hour providing me with a NAB code to change my password. Contacted NAB fraud to report it. Anyone know how to stop these calls!??
Same as above. Some spam with "secret" code. Definitely looks suspicious.
I got the sms from this number to claim 50 dollars cash on nab.
I did not open it but it seems to scam.
Claiming to have a registration code for NAB.
I got a SMS from this number "Secret code for password reset, Do not provide this to anyone, even NAB." Seem legit spammer. I call back to found out the number has been disconnected.
I've just received a text and call from 0418 927 502 no message left, I called the number back 10 minutes later and found it had been disconnected.
I got a text from that number, with a secret code, and that I shouldn't provide this to NAB... Weird, spam.
Spam text messages being received to change a Nab password.
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WRITE A REVIEWFrequently Asked Questions
Why am I receiving NAB scam messages from 04 1892 7502 if I don't bank with NAB?
Scammers using 0418927502 are conducting mass SMS campaigns to random phone numbers, not specifically targeting NAB customers. They hope some recipients will panic and comply. The fact that you don't bank with NAB is actually a red flag that immediately identifies the message as fraudulent - legitimate NAB communications would only contact actual account holders.
Is 04 1892 7502 a real NAB number I should call back?
No. 0418927502 is a mobile number, not NAB's official service line. NAB's customer service numbers are published on their official website. If you receive a message from 04 1892 7502 claiming to be from NAB, never call back using the number provided in the message. Instead, visit nab.com.au or call the number on the back of your NAB card (if you are a customer) to verify the claim.
What should I do if I already clicked a link or called a number from 04 1892 7502?
Do not provide any further information. If you provided banking details, usernames, passwords, or verification codes to 0418927502, contact your bank immediately. If you clicked a link, change your banking passwords from a secure device and monitor your accounts for unauthorised activity. Report the incident to scamwatch.gov.au and ReportCyber at cyber.gov.au.
Why do the SMS messages from 04 1892 7502 mention names like M Sadiq or M Saddk?
Contributors report that 0418927502 messages claim someone named M Sadiq (or similar variations) has been added as a cardholder to your NAB account. This is a social engineering tactic designed to trigger urgency and concern. The name is generic and the scammer hopes you'll panic and call back the provided number to 'dispute' the unauthorised addition. In reality, nothing has been added to any account because the scammer doesn't have access to any real banking system.
I received a call from 04 1892 7502 claiming there's a blocked PayID transfer - is this real?
No. Multiple contributors report that callers from 0418927502 claimed blocked PayID transfers involving amounts like $3,200 or names like Mohammed Khan. These are fabricated scenarios designed to create urgency. NAB would never call from a mobile number and demand immediate action via callback. If you receive such a call, hang up immediately and call NAB directly on their official number to verify.
Should I block 04 1892 7502 on my phone?
Yes, block 0418927502 immediately. Additionally, report it to your phone provider and to ACMA at acma.gov.au. Blocking prevents further scam attempts from this specific number, but be aware that scammers often rotate phone numbers. Continue to be cautious with unexpected calls claiming to be from banks, and always verify by calling the official bank number directly.