0428 829 147 - 0428829147: Suspicious Aged Care Calls

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2 reports for 0428 829 147 (0428829147): Late-night calls from 'Aged Care Decisions' and unsolicited SMS with opt-out codes. Suspicious activity flagged.

Suspicious Activity Reports for 0428 829 147

Two contributors have reported suspicious contact from 0428 829 147 (also written as 0428829147), a mobile number operated by Telstra. Both reports centre on unsolicited outreach claiming to be from an organisation called 'Aged Care Decisions', with concerning patterns around timing and opt-out mechanics.

The reports suggest potential targeting of people interested in or vulnerable to aged care-related services. One contributor received a call at 21:10 requesting contact back to the organisation, while another received an SMS with an embedded opt-out code that appeared designed to discourage engagement.

What Callers from 0428 829 147 Are Doing

According to the reports, callers identifying as 'Aged Care Decisions' are initiating outbound contact during late evening hours. One contributor described the call at just past 9 PM as particularly suspicious given the hour, noting the caller's request to call back created a callback obligation.

The SMS report about 0428829147 is equally concerning. The contributor noted the message included an opt-out code but expressed suspicion about the aged care context. This pattern of providing an opt-out mechanism while maintaining unsolicited contact is typical of grey-area telemarketing or potential scams targeting older Australians or their families researching care options.

Report Patterns and Timing

The two reports about 0428 829 147 span different channels and timeframes. The first report came from a late-night call (21:10) received yesterday, suggesting active calling campaigns. The second report was an SMS received in late July, indicating the number has been in use for unsolicited contact over several months.

Both contributors flagged the activity as suspicious rather than immediately identifying it as a known scam, which suggests the 'Aged Care Decisions' name may be designed to appear semi-legitimate while raising red flags about authenticity.

What to Do If You Receive a Call from 0428 829 147

If 0428 829 147 calls you:

• Do not: Call the number back, provide personal or financial information, confirm your age or care needs, or engage with any requests for callback
• Do: Let the call go to voicemail, verify the organisation independently via official channels before responding, and block the number if calls continue
• Check independently: If you're researching aged care, contact providers directly using phone numbers from official government sources rather than responding to unsolicited calls

What to Do If You Receive an SMS from 0428 829 147

If you receive an SMS from 0428829147:

• Do not: Click any links, reply to the message, or click opt-out codes provided in the SMS
• Do: Delete the message, block the number, and report it as spam
• Report the SMS: Forward the message to 0429 999 888 (ACMA spam reporting) and take a screenshot for your records

How to Report 0428 829 147

If you've received suspicious contact from 0428 829 147 or 0428829147, report it through these official Australian channels:

• ACMA (Australian Communications and Media Authority): Report unwanted calls and SMS at acma.gov.au or call 1300 850 152
• Scamwatch: If you believe the contact is a scam targeting aged care consumers, report to scamwatch.gov.au
• Do Not Call Register: Register your number at donotcall.gov.au to reduce unsolicited telemarketing, though this may not stop bad actors
• Reverseau: Contribute your experience on this page to help other Australians identify suspicious numbers

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