One contributor reported suspicious contact from 0427 925 517 (0427925517) - initial call followed by repeated SMS messages asking for personal information.
Suspicious Contact Reports for 0427 925 517
A single contributor has flagged 0427 925 517 (also written as 0427925517) for suspicious contact behaviour. The report describes an initial phone call followed by persistent SMS messaging, with the caller asking identifying questions after establishing brief contact.
This Telstra mobile number exhibited a concerning pattern where after receiving a call from 0427 925 517, the contributor received follow-up SMS messages asking 'who I am'. When the contributor responded with their first name, the messaging continued rather than concluding the conversation. This type of multi-channel contact pattern - combining call and SMS - may indicate information gathering activity.
What Happened in the Reported Contact
The contributor received an initial call from 0427925517, which prompted them to answer. Rather than being a typical sales or service call, the contact shifted to SMS messaging. The caller then asked the contributor to identify themselves, and upon receiving a partial response (first name only), continued sending messages. This persistence despite receiving minimal information is the concerning element flagged in the report about 0427 925 517.
What to Do If You Receive a Call or SMS from 0427 925 517
If 0427 925 517 contacts you:
- Do not: Provide personal information including your full name, address, date of birth, or financial details
- Do not: Confirm your identity or respond to follow-up messages asking who you are
- Do: Let unknown calls go to voicemail and assess the message before responding
- Do: Block the number if contact continues after you don't respond
- Do: Save any SMS messages from 0427925517 as evidence if you decide to report
If You Receive SMS Messages from 0427 925 517
SMS contact that begins with questions about your identity warrants caution:
- Do not: Click any links in messages from this number
- Do not: Reply to confirm or deny information
- Do: Forward suspicious SMS to 0429 999 888 (ACMA's spam reporting number)
- Do: Report the number through your mobile provider's spam tools
- Do: Delete the messages after reporting
How to Report 0427 925 517
If you receive contact from 0427 925 517 or 0427925517 that concerns you:
- Report to ACMA (Australian Communications and Media Authority) at acma.gov.au
- Forward SMS to 0429 999 888 with details about the message
- Report to your mobile provider - Telstra can investigate numbers on their network
- Contact Scamwatch at scamwatch.gov.au if the contact involves a scam attempt
- Share your experience on Reverse AU to help other Australians identify unknown numbers
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Called once, then sent message asking who I am, I told them my first name, then just kept messaging
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SUBMIT A REPORTFrequently Asked Questions
What should I do if 0427 925 517 calls me?
Don't answer if you don't recognise the number - let it go to voicemail. If 0427925517 does reach you and asks identifying questions, don't provide personal information. Block the number if contact persists. The reported pattern from this number involves follow-up SMS after initial contact, so be cautious of any messages from 0427 925 517 that continue the conversation.
Why is 0427925517 asking who I am?
The report about 0427 925 517 describes a caller who asked the contributor to identify themselves and then continued messaging when given minimal information. This type of information-gathering behaviour is often associated with verification scams, social engineering, or data harvesting activities. Do not engage with questions from 0427925517 that seem designed to confirm your identity.
Should I respond to SMS messages from 0427 925 517?
No. The reported interaction with 0427925517 escalated when the contributor responded with their first name - the caller simply continued messaging. Any response you provide to 0427 925 517 confirms your number is active and monitored by a person, which can lead to more contact. Instead, block the number and report it to ACMA at acma.gov.au or forward the SMS to 0429 999 888.
Is 0427925517 definitely a scam?
The single report about 0427 925 517 describes suspicious contact behaviour rather than a confirmed scam attempt. The pattern - call followed by SMS asking who you are - suggests the caller may be verifying active numbers or gathering information. While unconfirmed as a specific scam type, the behaviour warrants treating the number as suspicious and blocking further contact.
Can I report 0427 925 517 to my mobile provider?
Yes. 0427925517 is a Telstra mobile number, and you can report it directly to Telstra through their complaint process. You can also report the number to ACMA at acma.gov.au or use the SMS reporting service at 0429 999 888. Forward any messages from 0427 925 517 when you report to provide context.
What if 0427925517 contacts me multiple times?
Block the number after the first unwanted contact. If 0427 925 517 continues to reach you from different numbers or through different contacts, escalate your report to ACMA (acma.gov.au) as harassment. Keep records of all contact attempts from 0427925517, including dates, times, and message content, to support any formal complaint.