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0427 444 440 · 0427444440

23 reports Historical

Elevated Critical

Most reports describe unwanted or suspicious contact from 0427 444 440.

Based on 23 reports Reasonable confidence Reports have been coming in steadily
Scam Legit Suspicious Uncertain Mobile
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Quick Assessment

Should I answer?

Unsafe

Most reports for 0427 444 440 describe scam behaviour.

Should I call back?

Do not call back

Only call 0427 444 440 back if you can verify the caller independently.

What to do next?

Block and report

Report 0427 444 440 to Scamwatch if the caller asked for money, pretended to be an organisation, or made threats.

What People Report

D
Dollard
Scam

This is DEFINITELY A SCAM FRAUDULENT NUMBER.

PRETENDING to be ING, providing supposed “codes” using all the ING terminology in the text, BUT IT IS A SCAM.

Be warned……DO NOT Click on the link!!! In the SMS text message.

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0427 444 440 has 23 community reports. The analysis below summarises what people have reported about calls and messages from this number.

What the Reports Show for 0427 444 440

Overview

How risky?
Critical
Confidence
Reasonable
Based on 23 reports
Do reporters agree?
Mixed reports
Activity
Historical

How People Described 0427 444 440

74% of reports describe this number as scam. Common themes in the reports include message, ing, sms, scam, code.

Scam
74%
Legit
17%
Suspicious
4%
Uncertain
4%

How the Contact Happened

Text message
83%
Missed call
9%
Other
4%
Phone call
4%

Was the Contact Expected?

Expected: 13% Unexpected: 87%

Reported Behaviour for 0427 444 440

Tactics People Mentioned

These are the tactics community members identified when reporting interactions with 0427 444 440.

Phishing link 63% Impersonation 63% Info request 38%

How Interactions Played Out

Of the people who reported contact from 0427 444 440, here is how far the interaction went.

Contacted 23
Engaged 21

Tactics That Show Up Together

Credential harvesting ×5 Social engineering ×1

60% of reports describe more than one pressure tactic in the same interaction.

Has Anyone Confirmed the Caller Was Genuine?

More Context

Reporting Timeline

Reports Over Time

07 days
030 days
090 days
012 months

People Looking Up 0427 444 440

2Today
07 days
030 days
0Searches per report

Gaps in Reporting

Long gaps between reporting periods can mean the number was reassigned or used by someone new.

How Other Readers Rated the Reports

Helpful Votes

100% of 1 votes found reports helpful

Common Themes

Message 48% Ing 48% Sms 39% Scam 35% Code 35%

How Much Detail Did People Share?

On average, 78% of the report form was filled in

Most reports include useful detail, and 65% include detailed descriptions.

Number Details

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Reports about 0427 444 440

These reports were submitted by community members.

A
Anonymous
Scam

This number sent to my phone a security code to get into my ING app and thanks to my bank they were able to stop this before they cleaned out my account. Pls be aware!!

SMS Unsolicited Impersonation Personal info request
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B
Baltes
Scam

I received messages off them and even my ing internet banking number and knew what days I was doing my banking. I believe they have got more info than I thought possible.

SMS Unsolicited
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B
Babich
Scam

SCAM! Message stated "3006 is your SMS security code for mobile banking device registration".

Other messages from this number are similar in nature.

DO NOT RESPOND!

DO NOT PROVIDE PERSONAL INFORMATION!

SMS Unsolicited Link/phishing Personal info request
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F
Fischbach
Scam

Its a scam. Received message giving an sms code for banking. Hadn't done any net banking so it was fake. Number isn't connected when rung.

SMS Unsolicited Link/phishing
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H
Heller
Scam

Just received a text from this number posing as ing direct saying my payment didn't go through and to call them on 133464.

SMS Unsolicited Impersonation Link/phishing
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B
Bolling
Scam

This number messaged both my husband and my self with Your direct debit didn't go through. There was either insufficient funds or you stopped it. I rang my bank and it wasn't them and I also called all the people who do my direct debts and they said the same it wasn't them I thing its a big scam.

SMS Unsolicited Impersonation Link/phishing
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E
Eilers
Scam

I also received a text from this number a few hours ago saying my funds hadn't gone through due to insufficient payment. Called both my banks, it wasn't them. Tried calling the number but it "has been disconnected".

SMS Unsolicited Impersonation
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A
Auer
Scam

I just received a text from this number saying my payment didn't go through due to insufficient funds. I've never received anything from this number before.

SMS Unsolicited Impersonation
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B
Baumeister
Scam

I got a txt message from this number and it said my direct debit didn't go through. It did not give a company name and I've never received anything from this number before.

SMS Unsolicited Impersonation
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A
Augenstein
Scam

Received six text messages from this number saying "3145 is your SMS security code for Mobile banking device registration" each message had a different ''security code''. Suspected fraud.

SMS Unsolicited Link/phishing Personal info request
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A
Anonymous
Legitimate

Text from ING about fraudulent transaction attempt. confirmed with ING directly, got new card

SMS
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A
Anonymous
Scam

Message saying I hadn't paid toll charge, instructed to click link for payment

SMS Unsolicited Link/phishing Impersonation
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H
Harford
Legitimate

Every time I transfer money from ING, get a security code from this number for verification

SMS
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M
Marion
Scam

SCAM! Message stated "3006 is your SMS security code for mobile banking device registration".

SMS Unsolicited Link/phishing Personal info request
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A
Anonymous
Legitimate

SMS notifications for ING Bank

SMS
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M
Mahr
Scam

Suspicious SMS looks like scam, ING doesn't send this type of message

SMS Unsolicited Impersonation
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G
Grossi
Legitimate

Found out message was genuine from ING bank about a $1 charge

Other Unsolicited
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B
Boyne
Suspicious

Claimed to be from ING but called from mobile number, seemed suspicious

Phone call Unsolicited
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G
Graf
Uncertain

Someone called from this number, but didn't answer!

Missed call Unsolicited
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A
Andes
Scam

ING direct scam.

Missed call Unsolicited Impersonation
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A
Addison
Scam

Yeah Received Message 1:30am sms code for banking details.

SMS Unsolicited Link/phishing Personal info request
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Frequently Asked Questions

What tactics have people reported for 0427 444 440?

The most common tactics mentioned are Phishing link (63%), Impersonation (63%), Info request (38%). That comes from 16 reports that described what happened.

Is 0427 444 440 still active?

This number has a historical reporting record, predominantly older incidents. 0 reports came in over the past month.

How reliable are the reports for 0427 444 440?

There is a reasonable amount of data, with a reasonable level of consistency. People describe different experiences, so the overall picture is mixed. About 65% include detailed descriptions, which helps.

Is 0427 444 440 a scam?

74% of 23 community reports classify this number as scam.

How does 0427 444 440 contact people?

Mostly by text message (83%), but people also report text message (83%), missed call (9%), other methods (4%), phone call (4%).

What do people say about 0427 444 440?

People describe it as: Scam (17), Legit (4), Suspicious (1), Uncertain (1). Common themes in the written reports include message, ing, sms, scam, code.

Did people expect calls from 0427 444 440?

87% of people didn't expect to hear from this number, while 13% did.

Has 0427 444 440 been verified as legitimate?

2 people said they verified the caller through: Callback verified (1), Portal verified (1). Overall, that evidence is strong.

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Reporting interaction with 0427 444 440

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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