04 5509 5143 - 0455095143: Mixed Reports - Legitimate and Suspicious Activity

• Legit
• Uncertain
• Suspicious
• Scam
• Unknown

04 5509 5143 (0455095143) shows mixed activity: one legitimate Nepean Hospital call, but also suspicious SMS messages impersonating clinics with phishing links and gift card scams.

Mixed Reports for 04 5509 5143

The number 04 5509 5143 (also written as 0455095143) has generated three community reports with conflicting signals. One contributor confirmed a legitimate call from Nepean Hospital via this Telstra mobile number. However, two other reports describe suspicious SMS messages claiming to be from medical clinics, employing tactics commonly seen in healthcare-related scams.

The pattern suggests this number may have been compromised or is being spoofed by scammers impersonating legitimate healthcare providers. The mix of legitimate and fraudulent activity requires careful verification before engaging.

What Senders from 04 5509 5143 Claimed

One SMS came from someone claiming to represent SunSkin Clinic, a skin cancer screening service. The contributor had never been a patient at that clinic, which was an immediate red flag. The message included a contact number presented as legitimate, but the sender was unknown to the recipient.

A second suspicious SMS was more sophisticated. It referenced the contributor's actual name, named a specific clinic the person had visited months earlier, and mentioned their university. The message offered a $30 gift card for completing a survey - a classic too-good-to-be-true offer designed to lower defences. This level of personal detail suggests data from a previous healthcare interaction was used to build credibility.

Report Patterns and Context

The three reports span different dates and channels. The legitimate Nepean Hospital call came through as a standard call answer in February 2026. The two suspicious SMS messages arrived via text in January 2025 and August 2024, suggesting repeated misuse of this number over time.

One contributor specifically noted the SMS included a phishing link, indicating an attempt to harvest personal information or credentials. The use of real clinic names and personal details in these messages suggests the scammers have access to healthcare provider customer lists or have harvested data from public sources.

What to Do If You Receive a Call from 04 5509 5143

If 04 5509 5143 calls claiming to be from a hospital or clinic:

• Do: Verify independently by hanging up and calling the hospital or clinic directly using a phone number from their official website
• Do: Be cautious if the caller mentions specific clinics you've visited - this is likely harvested data
• Do not: Confirm personal details, address, or Medicare number without independent verification
• Do not: Feel rushed by urgency claims about appointments or screening results

The presence of one legitimate report does not mean all calls from 0455095143 are safe. Scammers often spoof real numbers or use compromised accounts.

What to Do If You Receive an SMS from 04 5509 5143

If you receive an SMS from 04 5509 5143 claiming to be from a medical provider:

• Do not: Click any links in the message
• Do not: Reply with personal information or confirm details
• Do not: Download any attachments
• Do: Delete the message immediately if you don't recognise the clinic name
• Do: Report the SMS as spam by forwarding it to 0429 999 888
• Do: Contact the clinic mentioned directly using their official contact details to verify if they sent it

How to Report 04 5509 5143

If you receive suspicious messages from 04 5509 5143, report them through these Australian channels:

• ACMA (Australian Communications and Media Authority): Report SMS scams and suspicious activity at acma.gov.au
• Scamwatch: Log details of any potential scams at scamwatch.gov.au
• ReportCyber: If a phishing link was included, report it at cyber.gov.au
• Your provider: Contact Telstra directly to report the number being used for fraudulent purposes
• Reverseau: Contribute your experience with 0455095143 to help other Australians identify this activity

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