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0439 603 528 (0439603528): 28 reports of impersonation scams, phishing SMS, and fake service notifications from Foxtel, Australia Post, Chemist Warehouse, and government agencies.
Impersonation and Phishing Reports for 0439 603 528
Community contributors have reported 28 concerning interactions with 0439 603 528 (also written as 0439603528), with a consistent pattern of fraudulent impersonation and phishing attempts. The number is allocated as a Telstra mobile service. Multiple reports describe callers and messages falsely claiming to represent legitimate Australian businesses and government organisations, combined with requests for personal information or urgent action.
The tactics employed from 0439603528 show deliberate sophistication. Seven separate reports document impersonation attempts, five reports mention phishing links embedded in SMS messages, and three reports describe requests for personal information. What distinguishes this activity is the variety of organisations being impersonated, suggesting either a coordinated scam operation or a compromised SMS gateway being exploited across multiple fraud schemes.
What Callers and Messages from 0439 603 528 Claim
Callers from 0439 603 528 have impersonated specific service providers with false urgency. One contributor received a call claiming an overdue Foxtel payment with an expiring offer, despite having no Foxtel account. Another received a nearly identical call about an overdue SAWater bill, despite not living in South Australia. Both reports highlight the generic, account-agnostic nature of these attempts.
SMS messages from 0439603528 have been far more frequent and varied in their impersonation targets. Multiple contributors reported messages claiming to be from Chemist Warehouse locations (Wollongong and Melbourne) notifying them of ready prescriptions, despite recipients living in different states. One message impersonated Australia Post Kempsey, even including the genuine Australia Post contact number to appear legitimate. Others referenced Bunnings delivery, pathology bills, hospital appointments, and job offers. A contributor received three separate SMS messages in one batch covering different scams: a job offer, a Bunnings delivery notification, and a bowel screening reminder.
The SMS messages are notably well-crafted. One contributor specifically noted the Australia Post impersonation text contained no spelling mistakes and no suspicious links, making it harder to identify as fraudulent at first glance. This suggests sender sophistication and possible use of legitimate SMS gateway services.
Report Patterns and Timing
The 28 reports span from August 2024 to January 2026, showing sustained activity over 18 months. SMS messages significantly outnumber calls, with 18 SMS reports versus 10 call reports. This preference for SMS aligns with easier scalability and lower detection risk for scammers.
Timing shows strategic messaging. One contributor received a prescription notification SMS at 8 PM, outside standard business hours. Another received a hospital appointment confirmation message that conflicted with an existing appointment, suggesting either data harvesting or confusion-based phishing tactics.
The geographic mismatch across reports is notable. Contributors in Queensland received messages about Melbourne Chemist Warehouse locations. South Australian residents received messages about Wollongong services. A contributor received an SMS about a NSW hospital appointment despite living elsewhere. This pattern suggests either bulk SMS distribution without location filtering, or intentional targeting of out-of-state victims less likely to question unfamiliar local references.
What to Do If You Receive a Call from 0439 603 528
If 0439 603 528 calls you:
- Do not: confirm account details, provide personal information, agree to any payment or action, or return the call if disconnected
- Do: hang up immediately, block the number in your phone settings, verify any claimed account status directly through official channels using a phone number from an official bill or website (never use a number from the caller or SMS)
- If claiming urgent payment or account issue: contact the organisation directly using their official website or customer service number to verify the claim
- If claiming to represent a medical or government service: end the call and contact the organisation directly using verified contact details
What to Do If You Receive an SMS from 0439 603 528
If you receive an SMS from 0439603528:
- Do not: click any links, reply to the message, call any number in the SMS, or provide personal information
- Do: delete the message immediately, block the number in your phone settings, report the SMS to your telco by forwarding to 0429 999 888 with the original message intact
- If the SMS appears legitimate: verify directly with the organisation by visiting their official website or using a phone number you find independently (not from the SMS)
- Do not trust formatting or details: legitimate organisations' contact numbers in SMS messages are a common scam tactic
How to Report 0439 603 528
- Report to Australian Cybercrime: Forward SMS scams to the ACMA Scamwatch via cyber.gov.au or report via ReportCyber at cyber.gov.au
- Report to Scamwatch: Document your experience and report at scamwatch.gov.au, including what was claimed, when you received it, and whether you lost money
- Report to ACMA: File a complaint about the SMS or call with the Australian Communications and Media Authority at acma.gov.au
- Report to your telco: Contact Telstra directly to report fraud activity on this number, as it may be cloned or compromised
- If impersonating a specific business: Report the scam directly to that organisation (Australia Post, Chemist Warehouse, etc.) with screenshots of the message and timestamp
- Add your report: Share your experience with this phone number on Reverseau to help protect other Australians from 0439603528
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What Our Users Reviewed
Latest message says a bill's overdue, but going back years this number's left voicemails about power outages and deliveries, now blocked and reported
Text saying a prisoner wanted my number for their prison phone system
Message claiming to be about an ultrasound at a children's hospital for someone unspecified, included a shortened URL, but they didn't book it
Said my parcel was coming via a courier, sent a tracking link
Got a call about an overdue Foxtel payment, not sure if it's legit or a mix-up
I recieved an sms from this number claiming to be from Australia Post in Kempsey. It's a well written text, no links to click on or spelling mistakes. I have no business with Kempsey though so it is strange. They have quoted the real Australia post number too.
Extream fraudulent calls dangerous and opportunistic.
+61439603528, +61439603528.
Scam!! Scam!! Scam!! Scam!!
Call about overdue SAWater bill but I don't live in SA
three messages: one about a job, one about Bunnings delivery, one about bowel screening. looks like phishing
Claimed to be from foxtel saying offer expiring, i don't have any foxtel offer
SMS gateway used by government bodies and organisations, legitimate but could be misused
Text message asking to complete a survey for Congress Clinic, didn't engage
Sent message at 8 PM to inform my script was ready from chemist wearhouse in Melbourne but I live in Queensland.
Sms From Chemist Warehouse Wollongong to pick up prescription. I live in SA!
SMS said I need to pick up a prescription from Chemist Warehouse in Wollongong but I live in South Australia
Message claiming scheduled hospital appointment with link to NSW page to accept or change, confusing as I already have appointment at same time
Chemist Warehouse text advising that my script order is ready for collection.
Got a text that looked like one from my employer 3 days ago but didn't have their name, seemed off
Text about Sullivan & Nicolaides pathology bill, phone flagged as scam, seemed suspicious
Text message identifying as Chemist Warehouse in Helensvale
Text claiming to be from ANZ Bank about a security swap settlement, told me to book an appointment at Broadbeach branch
Called concerned it might be from healthcare provider who leaked my contact info
Scam call claims to be Beacon Lighting. Asking to contact a number in Victoria.
Called asking me to update my security software, claimed to be from my employer's IT department
Message with web link about parking details from unknown source, be cautious clicking foreign links
Got an all caps message saying changing default will be met with immediate termination and to search store like everyone else, seemed like they want a response
Claimed to be Foxtel saying bill overdue, but on direct debit, checked and no overdue payments, they had my details
Two messages, one claiming to be Douglas Hanly Moir and one from Randstad with very low pay job offer
Caller looking for depot manager, mentioned needing white card and forklift license. asked me to send full name via SMS for callback, said he was Peter from MAX
Caller tried to lure into completing survey, seemed suspicious
Caller claimed to be employment agency, suspected scam based on previous comments
Caller said they're from sunshine coast hospital service, seems questionable
Text about admin role-interviewing asap, 6-month contract $32/hour, PR/citizen only
text from 0439 603 528 about pathology bill due, provided number 1300 735 476, checked with doctor and I owe nothing, lab number didn't match
Message from supposed CLINPATH PATHOLOGY saying my account is overdue, asking for immediate payment
Number linked to SMS service used by government departments and retailers like Bunnings
confirmed it's Foxtel, they were calling about technician appointment
sMS saying overdue pathology bill with number to call, is a scam but I do have an actual overdue pathology bill
Text from SDR-Foxtel about a technician visit on Monday 13th Feb asking for confirmation, but I have no appointment scheduled
Call saying I was selected for Department of Employment survey, wanted me to do it online to avoid follow-up, gave link and login details
text claiming I was selected for survey by Department of Employment, had link but didn't click, got similar message before from this number
Flagged as scam
Claiming to be Essential Energy
Appointment reminder from Qld Xray for appointment I never made, asked to reply yes or no
Text claiming to be from Sullivan and Nicolades with pathology test link
SMS about full-time temp to permanent office admin job in South Melbourne, $30-32 per hour, asked to reply YES to apply
Text notifying parcel from Startrack ready for pickup, seems legitimate but confusing that many companies use same number
Message saying my valley car park reservation was confirmed with a PIN, never made any reservation
Message about admin role asking to reply YES or STOP, unsure if legit
Text with wrong name and age claiming to be from Sunshine Coast Urology Department, urged me to call a 07 number
Got a text message saying it is from Great Southern Bank and I have to call them on 1300 282 236 to update my details. Looks like this number is used for a lot of different scams.
message claiming to be Foxtel, seemed to know about my appointment. Suspect hackers or scammers trying to get my info
Text with my name from apparent local council about parking permits, asked for email, council confirmed it's a scam
Two text messages over a year, one from electricity company about meter reading, one reminding about car service with my name and rego
Called claiming to be from Foxtel
Message recruiting admin officers for Federal Elections May 16-20, $29.42 per hour, must be vaccinated
Scam call offering Vax promotion from 2018 with link to click, then sent message about Australia Post application with dodgy security email
sMS scam claiming late mother had hospital bills to pay
This number is legit. Many companies use this call centre to send out texts. Not a scam… but may be used by telemarketing.
Message from 4Cyte Pathology about outstanding invoice I don't have, with suspicious link
Fake text from Melb Pathology with COVID test result and fake DHHS link
15yr old daughter received message saying that a claim is being processed for jobseeker payments and Medicare claims she will receive a call that she should answer saying no caller ID. Received 4 messages relating to this so called claim. After contacting Services Australia on a different phone all was fine with our accounts on the My Gov accounts and no claims have been submitted. Certainly something a 15yr old needs to deal with while attending her school classes online due to Covid-19........
Further to comment a couple of days ago about 'Foxtel from Telstra', received sms from 'Telstra': 'Hi, thanks for contacting us today...' Did no such thing.
Followed by a phone call from (03) 8325 0904 - I did not pick up. Reverse lookup suggests various callers, including 'Foxtel'.
Scam. 'Foxtel from Telstra 1300 7985 977' advising 'tech is coming for your Foxtel from Telstra'. YES to confirm or NO.
I subscribe to Optus and Netflix. Deleted.
Got a text message telling me that my number was randomly selected for market research from Consulting companies. This prompt me to Google the number out. Turn out, they are bogus. Lucky, I was so tempted to response back but I didn't.
I got 2 calls... pranking.1 minute apart.. Too short to answer... I think they must be doing their call quota.. Paid by rings.
Bogus spam about some job app.
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WRITE A REVIEWFrequently Asked Questions
Why would 0439 603 528 claim to be from Chemist Warehouse when I've never used that pharmacy?
Scammers using 0439603528 often use generic SMS templates impersonating major national retailers because they're sending to large contact lists without targeting specific customers. They rely on the fact that some recipients will have used Chemist Warehouse previously or will panic-click assuming it's a real message. The use of unfamiliar locations (Wollongong, Melbourne) is often intentional to confuse victims into thinking their details might be compromised elsewhere.
I received a call from 0439 603 528 about an overdue Foxtel bill but I don't have Foxtel. Is this a scam?
Yes, this is almost certainly a scam. Multiple contributors have reported receiving calls from 0439603528 claiming urgent Foxtel payment issues on accounts they don't have, using high-pressure language about expiring offers. Legitimate Foxtel would only contact you about genuine accounts in your name. Hang up immediately and do not provide any information. Never return the call.
The SMS from 0439 603 528 looked perfectly legitimate with no typos. Should I trust it?
No. One contributor noted that the Australia Post impersonation SMS from 0439603528 had professional formatting and even included the real Australia Post number, yet was confirmed as fraudulent. Scammers increasingly use professional templates and legitimate organisation details to bypass detection. The best protection is independently verifying any urgent message by contacting the organisation directly using a phone number you find yourself, never one provided in the suspicious message.
What should I do if I already clicked a link in an SMS from 0439603528?
Do not enter any personal or financial information on any page that loaded. Close the browser immediately. Run a security scan on your phone using your phone's built-in security tools or a reputable mobile antivirus. Change passwords for any accounts (banking, email, etc.) from a different device, as your phone may be compromised. Monitor your accounts for suspicious activity and consider notifying your bank and telco. Report the SMS to cyber.gov.au and forward it to 0429 999 888.
I received a hospital appointment confirmation SMS from 0439 603 528 that conflicted with my existing appointment. Why would a scammer do this?
Scammers using 0439603528 may be creating conflict deliberately to confuse you into clicking links to 'verify' or 'cancel' the fake appointment. The confusion makes victims act quickly without thinking, bypassing their normal scepticism. Alternatively, they may have obtained partial data about your actual appointments and are using that to make the message appear legitimate. Always verify healthcare communications directly with the hospital or clinic using contact details from your medical records or their official website.
Should I report 0439 603 528 to Telstra since it's a Telstra mobile number?
Yes, contact Telstra directly to report the fraudulent activity on 0439603528. While the number is allocated as a Telstra service, it may be cloned, compromised, or registered under false details. Telstra can investigate and may suspend the service. You should also report separately to the ACMA (acma.gov.au), Scamwatch (scamwatch.gov.au), and cyber.gov.au. Multiple reports from different channels increase the likelihood of action being taken.