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Community reports for 0427 034 028 (0427034028) show mixed activity including legitimate delivery notifications and suspicious job offer and medical impersonation attempts.
Mixed Reports for 0427 034 028
The Telstra mobile number 0427 034 028 (also written as 0427034028) has attracted three community reports with conflicting patterns. One contributor received a legitimate SMS about a package ready for pickup at Pakenham, while two others flagged suspicious activity including a fake job offer and a potentially fraudulent doctor's surgery impersonation.
This mixed profile suggests the number may have changed hands, been compromised, or is being used by multiple parties. The suspicious reports warrant caution, particularly given the vague job offer details and the medical impersonation attempt.
What Callers and Senders from 0427 034 028 Claim
Contributors reporting suspicious activity from 0427034028 describe two distinct approaches. One caller claimed to represent Adecco (a legitimate recruitment firm) but offered a job with vague details that didn't match any advertised position on Adecco's website. The contributor who investigated found the offer inconsistent with standard recruitment practices.
A second contributor received an SMS appearing to be from a doctor's surgery. The message seemed suspicious, and the contributor noted that the mobile number associated with 0427 034 028 had appeared in other unrelated inquiries, suggesting possible misuse or spoofing.
Report Patterns and Timing
Reports span nearly two years, with the most recent legitimate delivery notification arriving in November 2024. The suspicious reports are older, dating from March 2023 (medical impersonation) and July 2023 (job offer scam). The shift from suspicious to legitimate activity could indicate the number was reassigned to a legitimate business, though the variation in message types suggests contributors may be reporting different senders or uses of the number.
All reports involving 0427 034 028 came via SMS or answered calls rather than automated voice calls, indicating direct contact attempts.
What to Do If You Receive a Call or SMS from 0427 034 028
If 0427 034 028 contacts you:
- Do: Verify any job offer or medical communication independently by contacting the organisation directly using their official website or phone number, not the number provided in the message
- Do: Ask for a callback number and job reference if offered employment, then confirm these details on the employer's official website
- Do: Delete SMS messages that feel unusual or are from numbers you don't recognise
- Don't: Click links in unexpected SMS messages, especially from unknown numbers
- Don't: Provide personal information, bank details, or documents to callers or SMS senders claiming to represent medical facilities or recruitment firms
- Don't: Trust caller ID information - medical practices and recruitment firms typically contact from business numbers or landlines, not mobile numbers like 0427034028
How to Report 0427 034 028
If you receive suspicious contact from 0427 034 028, you can report it through several Australian channels:
- Scamwatch (scamwatch.gov.au) - for scams involving job offers, impersonation, or financial fraud
- ACMA (acma.gov.au) - for telemarketing and SMS spam complaints
- ReportCyber (cyber.gov.au) - for cyber-related fraud or identity theft attempts
- Local police - if you believe you've been scammed or defrauded
- Report the number on Reverseau to contribute to community intelligence about 0427 034 028
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WRITE A REVIEWRatings Distribution
What Our Users Reviewed
Text about order PK-870 being ready for pickup at Pakenham
Text claiming to be from doctor's surgery seemed dodgy, mobile number associated with other inquiries
Claimed to be from Adecco with job offer, checked their website and couldn't find the job, details were vague
message asking me to complete survey about recent visit to Dorevitch Pathology. Had blood test couple hours earlier but Googled number first which raised red flags
SMS claiming they haven't received my loan payment
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WRITE A REVIEWFrequently Asked Questions
Is 0427 034 028 a safe number to answer?
Not necessarily. While one legitimate delivery notification came from 0427034028, two reports flag suspicious activity including job offer fraud and medical impersonation. We recommend verifying any offer or request independently using official contact details before engaging. If you don't recognise the caller, let it go to voicemail.
What should I do if I get a job offer call from 0427 034 028?
One contributor reported receiving a vague job offer claiming to be from Adecco via this number, but the job didn't exist on Adecco's website. If 0427034028 calls with a job offer, hang up and contact the employer directly using the phone number on their official website. Legitimate recruiters rarely contact via personal mobile numbers.
Why would a doctor's surgery contact from a mobile number like 0427 034 028?
Medical practices typically contact from business landlines or dedicated clinic numbers. A contributor flagged an SMS from 0427034028 claiming to be from a doctor's surgery as suspicious. If you're unsure about a medical message from 0427 034 028, ring your doctor's office directly using the number in your appointment letter or on their website.
Is the delivery notification from 0427 034 028 legitimate?
One contributor reported receiving a legitimate SMS about an order (PK-870) ready for pickup at Pakenham from this number. However, given the other suspicious reports about 0427034028, verify the sender independently by checking your email or account on the retailer's website rather than clicking any links in the SMS.
Can I block calls and SMS from 0427 034 028?
Yes. On most Australian mobile phones, you can block individual numbers. For Telstra customers, use your phone's native call-blocking feature or Telstra's Call Filter service. Report the number to ACMA (acma.gov.au) if you believe it's being used for spam or fraud. You can also report it on Reverseau to help other Australians identify 0427034028.
What does it mean that 0427 034 028 has both legitimate and suspicious reports?
The mixed pattern for 0427034028 suggests the number may have been reassigned (a legitimate business now uses it) or was compromised for multiple fraudulent purposes at different times. The older suspicious reports (2023) and newer legitimate report (2024) indicate the number's use has changed. Always independently verify requests from 0427 034 028 rather than relying on caller identity.