04 2248 5995 - 0422485995: myGov Impersonation SMS Scam

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04 2248 5995 (0422485995) impersonates myGov in SMS messages with phishing links. Contributors report fake account alerts and device claims.

myGov Impersonation SMS Reports for 04 2248 5995

Two contributors have reported SMS messages from 04 2248 5995 (also written as 0422485995) falsely claiming to be from myGov. Both reports describe classic phishing tactics, with messages designed to trick recipients into clicking malicious links or believing their accounts have been compromised. The number is registered to an Optus mobile service, but the actual sender is almost certainly spoofing this number to appear legitimate.

The first contributor received an SMS claiming myGov had added a Google Pixel 7 device to their account - an obvious fabrication designed to create urgency and panic. A second report describes an SMS with a link to 'govlink.com', a fake domain impersonating the genuine myGov platform. This tactic exploits the familiarity Australians have with myGov to harvest login credentials and personal information.

What Callers from 04 2248 5995 Send

Reports about 0422485995 indicate two distinct scam messages, both leveraging the authority and trust associated with myGov. One contributor was targeted with a fake device notification, while another received a phishing link disguised as a myGov message pointing to govlink.com - a domain designed to mimic the legitimate myGov portal.

The use of the Optus mobile number is likely a spoofing technique, where scammers mask their true identity behind a real phone network. This makes the SMS appear to come from a trusted Australian mobile service, increasing the likelihood that recipients will engage with the message. Both reports confirm these are SMS-based attacks rather than calls.

Report Patterns and Timing

Both reports about 04 2248 5995 were submitted within 24 hours of each other in early November 2025, suggesting a concentrated campaign. The SMS channel is consistent - no voice calls reported. The timing and similarity of tactics (both impersonating myGov with urgent-sounding claims) suggest coordinated phishing activity rather than random spam.

What to Do If You Receive an SMS from 04 2248 5995

If you receive a message from 04 2248 5995 or any similar suspicious SMS:

• Do not: Click any links in the message, reply to the sender, or provide personal information
• Do not: Call any number listed in the message - scammers may provide fake support numbers
• Do: Delete the message immediately
• Do: Block the number on your device
• Do: Contact myGov directly via the official website (myGov.au) or by calling the genuine Services Australia hotline to verify whether any action is needed on your account
• Do: Never use contact details provided in suspicious SMS - always use official channels you can independently verify

If you've already clicked a link from 0422485995, change your myGov password immediately from a secure device and monitor your account for unauthorised activity.

How to Report 04 2248 5995

Report this number and these phishing messages through multiple channels to help protect other Australians:

• Scamwatch: Report the SMS phishing attempt at scamwatch.gov.au
• ACMA (Australian Communications and Media Authority): Lodge a complaint about the SMS spam at acma.gov.au
• Services Australia: If the scam targeted myGov specifically, you can report it to Services Australia via servicesaustralia.gov.au
• Your mobile provider: Report the spoofed Optus number (04 2248 5995 / 0422485995) to Optus so they can investigate
• Reverseau: Contribute your own report about 04 2248 5995 to help build community awareness

Forward the SMS to 0429 999 888 (Australian Communications and Media Authority's spam reporting shortcode) if your provider supports SMS forwarding to this service.

Protecting Your myGov Account

myGov will never ask for your password, username, or personal details via SMS. If you receive a message from 04 2248 5995 or any number claiming to be from myGov with urgent action required, treat it as a scam. Always log into myGov directly (not via links in messages) to check if there are genuine notifications waiting for you. Enable two-factor authentication on your myGov account for additional security.

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