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0427 492 268 (0427492268): Community reports include suspicious SMS requesting IHI numbers, nuisance calls targeting people with disabilities, and a legitimate Department of Housing inspection reminder.
Mixed Reports for 0427 492 268
The Telstra mobile number 0427 492 268 (also written as 0427492268) has received three community reports with conflicting classifications. One contributor flagged a suspicious SMS, another reported persistent nuisance calling behaviour, and a third recorded a legitimate voicemail reminder from the Department of Housing. This mixed pattern suggests the number may have been used by multiple parties or is being spoofed by scammers.
The most concerning report involves a personal information request via SMS to 0427492268, where a contributor received a message asking for their IHI (Individual Health Identifier) number. This type of request is a known scam tactic, as government agencies and healthcare providers do not typically request sensitive identifiers through unsolicited SMS.
What Callers and Messages from 0427 492 268 Indicate
The scam report describes an SMS from 0427 492 268 requesting an IHI number without proper context or explanation. The contributor noted the message "smells fishy," suggesting the sender did not provide legitimate credentials or a clear reason for the request. This aligns with common healthcare and identity theft scams that impersonate government or medical organisations.
Separately, one report describes 0427492268 being used as part of a pattern of nuisance calls from multiple different numbers, specifically targeting people with disabilities. This suggests either systematic harassment or a spoofed number being used by scammers conducting targetted campaigns against vulnerable groups.
The legitimate report from October 2023 indicates 0427 492 268 may have been used by Reiana from the Department of Housing to send a voicemail reminder about a property inspection. This suggests the number may have legitimate government use, or may have been a number previously assigned to government services before being recycled or reallocated.
Report Patterns and Considerations
The three reports span different years and channels: an SMS scam report from November 2025, a nuisance call report from June 2025, and a legitimate voicemail from October 2023. This timeline raises the possibility that 0427 492 268 may be a recycled mobile number that has changed hands multiple times, or is being actively spoofed by scammers using a government or healthcare identity.
The targeting of people with disabilities mentioned in the nuisance report is a red flag for organised scam activity, as these groups are often prioritised by bad actors. Combined with the personal information request via SMS, the evidence suggests caution is warranted when receiving contact from this number.
What to Do If You Receive a Call from 0427 492 268
If 0427 492 268 calls you:
- Do not: Answer if you don't recognise the caller, return the call, or engage with the caller's requests
- Do: Let calls go to voicemail, verify any legitimate claims independently by contacting the organisation directly using an official phone number from their website, and block the number if calls repeat
- If the caller claims to represent government or healthcare: hang up immediately and contact the relevant organisation directly using a phone number you find independently
- If you receive multiple calls from different numbers targeting you specifically: document the pattern and report to relevant authorities
What to Do If You Receive an SMS from 0427 492 268
If 0427 492 268 sends you an SMS:
- Do not: Click any links, reply to the message, or provide any personal information including IHI numbers, tax file numbers, or banking details
- Do: Delete the message, block the number, and mark it as spam in your phone settings
- If the SMS claims to be from a government agency or healthcare provider: forward the message to 0429 999 888 (ACMA's report spam service) and verify the claim by contacting the organisation independently
- Government and healthcare agencies will never ask for sensitive identifiers via unsolicited SMS
How to Report 0427 492 268
If you receive suspicious contact from 0427 492 268, report it to Australian authorities:
- ACMA (Australian Communications and Media Authority): Report spam and scam calls at acma.gov.au or forward SMS scams to 0429 999 888
- Scamwatch: Report the contact and any money loss at scamwatch.gov.au
- Do Not Call Register: If 0427 492 268 is calling persistently, check donotcall.gov.au to register complaints about telemarketing
- Reverseau: Share your experience with this number to help other Australians identify suspicious activity
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What Our Users Reviewed
message asking for my IHI number, smells fishy
Calling from heaps of different numbers and bugging people with disabilities
Reminder from Reiana at Department of Housing about property inspection scheduled for tomorrow
A caller falsely identified themselves as being from "Au Post," informing me about a package ready for collection. They provided a fake reference number and a suspicious website.
text saying "security code is 1234" that I didn't request
Message with security code format, uncomfortable about how they got my name, concerned about data breach
SMS with security code, don't know who it's from
Message: "Your doctor recommends ....".
Unknown number, did not open message. But NOT from my doctor. !!
Scam? Spam?
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WRITE A REVIEWFrequently Asked Questions
Why does 0427 492 268 have both scam and legitimate reports?
The Telstra mobile number 0427492268 has received conflicting reports spanning different years. The legitimate report from October 2023 may indicate the number was previously used by or on behalf of the Department of Housing, while more recent scam and nuisance reports (2025) suggest it may now be being used or spoofed by bad actors. Mobile numbers are sometimes recycled when previous accounts are closed, so 0427 492 268 may have legitimately changed hands.
What is an IHI number and why would 0427 492 268 ask for it via SMS?
An IHI (Individual Health Identifier) is a personal healthcare identifier used by Australian health providers and Medicare. Legitimate government and healthcare agencies will never request your IHI via unsolicited SMS. If 0427 492 268 or any number sends such a request, it is almost certainly a scam designed to steal your health and identity information. Always verify requests independently by contacting organisations directly.
Should I answer if 0427 492 268 calls me?
No. With mixed reports including scam and nuisance activity, the safest approach is to let calls from 0427492268 go to voicemail. If it's a legitimate caller, they will leave a message. If someone claiming to be from the Department of Housing or a healthcare provider calls, do not provide information over the phone-hang up and contact the organisation directly using a verified phone number from their official website.
The report mentions 0427 492 268 targeting people with disabilities-what does this mean?
One contributor reported that 0427492268 was part of a pattern of calls from multiple different numbers that specifically targeted people with disabilities. This suggests organised scam activity, as vulnerable groups are often prioritised by bad actors. If you're receiving targeted calls from this or multiple numbers, document the pattern and report it to ACMA at acma.gov.au and Scamwatch at scamwatch.gov.au.
How can I verify if a call from 0427 492 268 is genuinely from the Department of Housing?
Do not rely on the caller's claims. If someone calling from 0427492268 says they're from the Department of Housing, hang up and contact Services Australia or the relevant state housing authority directly using a phone number you find independently on their official website. Legitimate government agencies will never pressure you to provide information or take action on an unsolicited call.
What should I do if I've already responded to the SMS from 0427 492 268?
If you've already shared information like your IHI number or personal details with 0427492268, contact your bank and healthcare providers immediately to report potential fraud. Then report the incident to Scamwatch (scamwatch.gov.au), ACMA (acma.gov.au), and consider placing a fraud alert with your credit reporting agency. Monitor your accounts closely for unauthorised activity.