04 3298 8352 - 0432988352: Marketplace Scam Reports

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Community reports for 04 3298 8352 (0432988352): Marketplace sellers using fake accounts to take payment without delivering items. Optus mobile number.

Marketplace Scam Reports for 04 3298 8352

Three contributors have reported scam activity involving 04 3298 8352 (also written as 0432988352), all connected to fraudulent Marketplace seller accounts. The pattern shows sellers establishing contact via this Optus mobile number, collecting payment for items, then disappearing without delivering goods or responding to follow-up attempts.

The reported activity spans multiple transactions and involves different seller identities, suggesting coordinated scam activity or account takeover. Contributors who dealt with sellers using 0432988352 describe receiving no response after payment and discovering the seller account had been deactivated or switched to a different contact number.

What Happened in These Marketplace Transactions

One contributor reported a seller named Hazlz who used 04 3298 8352 to conduct the sale, took payment, and then disappeared. Two other contributors experienced similar patterns: purchasing items listed on Marketplace, receiving this phone number from the seller for contact or payment purposes, then discovering the account was fake or the seller had vanished after receiving funds.

The contributors noted that 0432988352 appeared legitimate at the time of initial contact - the sellers seemed established with complete profiles and item listings. Payment was collected before the fraudulent nature became apparent, with contributors unable to contact the sellers afterward through either the Marketplace platform or this phone number.

Report Timing and Patterns

Reports about 04 3298 8352 span from August 2024 through December 2025, indicating this number has been active in Marketplace fraud for at least sixteen months. Multiple independent contributors were targeted at different times, suggesting sustained scam activity rather than an isolated incident. Each contributor believed they were conducting legitimate Marketplace transactions before being defrauded.

What to Do If You Receive Contact from 04 3298 8352

If 04 3298 8352 contacts you on Marketplace or elsewhere:

• Do not: Send payment via direct transfer, gift card, or untraceable methods. Do not share banking details or personal identification documents.
• Do: Use Marketplace's built-in payment system only. Verify the seller's history, ratings, and reviews before committing to any purchase. Meet in person for local sales if possible, or use tracked delivery with signature on receipt.
• Do: Be suspicious if a seller pushes you to communicate outside the Marketplace platform or requests payment via methods that bypass Marketplace protection.
• Do: Block 0432988352 if they contact you directly requesting payment or personal information.

What to Do If You've Already Been Scammed by 04 3298 8352

If you've sent money to this number or a seller using 0432988352:

• Report to Marketplace: Flag the seller account as fraudulent through the Marketplace reporting system. Facebook/Meta monitors these reports for pattern detection.
• Report to your bank: Contact your bank immediately if you transferred funds. Request a reversal or dispute the transaction. Some banks can recover payments made to new accounts within a limited timeframe.
• Report to Scamwatch: Lodge a report at scamwatch.gov.au with details of the transaction, seller name, and amount lost. This helps track organised scam networks.
• Report to ReportCyber: If you have evidence of account takeover or identity theft, submit details to cyber.gov.au.
• Report to Reverseau: Contribute your experience here to warn other Australians about this number's scam activity.

How to Protect Yourself on Marketplace

• Check seller ratings and read all customer reviews before purchasing.
• Avoid sellers with no history, new accounts, or inconsistent item categories.
• Use Marketplace's payment protection - never send money outside the platform.
• If a seller insists on external payment or contact via 04 3298 8352 directly, it's a strong red flag.
• For high-value items, request additional verification or meet in a public place with a friend.
• Keep records of all communications, screenshots, and transaction IDs for dispute purposes.

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