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0438 926 317 · 0438926317

9 reports Emerging

Elevated Critical

Most reports describe unwanted or suspicious contact from 0438 926 317.

Based on 9 reports Confidence: Developing Reports have been coming in steadily
Scam Spam Suspicious Mobile
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Quick Assessment

Should I answer?

Unsafe

Most reports for 0438 926 317 describe scam behaviour.

Should I call back?

Do not call back

Only call 0438 926 317 back if you can verify the caller independently.

What to do next?

Block and report

Report 0438 926 317 to Scamwatch if the caller asked for money, pretended to be an organisation, or made threats.

What People Report

A
Anonymous
Spam

Message from Healthengine about dental benefits expiring, urging to book before December 31 with a link

1 user found this helpful
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0438 926 317 has 9 community reports. The analysis below summarises what people have reported about calls and messages from this number.

What the Reports Show for 0438 926 317

Overview

How risky?
Critical
Confidence
Developing
Based on 9 reports
Do reporters agree?
Mixed reports
Activity
Emerging

How People Described 0438 926 317

67% of reports describe this number as scam. Common themes in the reports include scam, link, text, saying, dental.

Scam
67%
Spam
22%
Suspicious
11%

How the Contact Happened

Text message
89%
Phone call
11%

Was the Contact Expected?

Expected: 0% Unexpected: 100%

Assessment based on 9 reports.

Reported Behaviour for 0438 926 317

Tactics People Mentioned

These are the tactics community members identified when reporting interactions with 0438 926 317.

Phishing link 83% Impersonation 50% Urgency 33% Info request 17%

How Interactions Played Out

Of the people who reported contact from 0438 926 317, here is how far the interaction went.

Contacted 9
Engaged 8

Tactics That Show Up Together

Credential harvesting ×1

More Context

Reporting Timeline

Reports Over Time

07 days
030 days
090 days
012 months

People Looking Up 0438 926 317

1Today
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 3 votes found reports helpful

Common Themes

Scam 78% Link 67% Text 56% Saying 44% Dental 33%

How Much Detail Did People Share?

On average, 76% of the report form was filled in

Most reports include useful detail, and 67% include detailed descriptions.

Number Details

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Reports about 0438 926 317

These reports were submitted by community members.

B
Brandt
Scam

Scam medical appt.

Phone call Unsolicited
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R
Riche
Scam

Is a scam text. Saying my dental health benefits about to expire will a health fund that I don't associate with, don't click its link. HA! Scammer!

SMS Unsolicited Impersonation Link/phishing
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A
Anonymous
Spam

Message from Healthengine saying my dental benefits expiring December 31, urged me to book before then. had a link for more info, could opt out by replying STOP

SMS Unsolicited Urgency
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A
Anonymous
Scam

Text saying I have appointment at Complete Care Pharmacy at 4 PM July 19th with link to download app for managing bookings. looks like scam

SMS Unsolicited Link/phishing
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A
Anonymous
Scam

Text saying Bunnings points expiring, suspect it's scam trying to get personal info

SMS Unsolicited Link/phishing Personal info request
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A
Anonymous
Scam

Texts claiming booking at GP never visited, included link to change appointments, suspected scam

SMS Unsolicited Impersonation Link/phishing
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A
Anonymous
Suspicious

Text mentioning dentist in Highton, suspect scam

SMS Unsolicited
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Frequently Asked Questions

How does 0438 926 317 try to manipulate people?

People most often mention these tactics: Phishing link (83%), Impersonation (50%), Urgency (33%), Info request (17%). That's based on 6 reports with useful detail.

Has 0438 926 317 been active recently?

Looking at the timeline, this number has been getting more reports over time. 0 reports came in over the past month.

How much confidence should I put in these reports?

Based on 9 community reports. People describe different experiences, so the overall picture is mixed. About 67% include detailed descriptions, which helps.

Could 0438 926 317 be a scam?

Based on 9 community reports, 67% classify this number as scam.

Does 0438 926 317 call, text, or both?

Most people got a text message (89%), though some reported other methods: text message (89%), phone call (11%).

What are the main complaints about 0438 926 317?

The main descriptions people gave: Scam (6), Spam (2), Suspicious (1). People repeatedly mention scam, link, text, saying, dental in their reports.

Is 0438 926 317 contacting people out of the blue?

The calls came as a surprise to 100% of people. 0% knew who was calling.

How long have people been reporting 0438 926 317?

The reporting history covers Same day, from December 2024 - September 2022. There are 3 distinct reporting periods. The behaviour has stayed consistent throughout.

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