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Community report for 04 6807 3773 (0468073773): Suspicious SMS claiming to resend a proposal with no context or link provided.
Suspicious SMS from 04 6807 3773
One contributor has reported receiving a suspicious text message from 04 6807 3773 (also written as 0468073773). The SMS claimed the recipient hadn't reviewed some proposal and offered to resend a link, but no actual link was included in the message. The contributor had no prior contact with the sender and no understanding of what proposal was being referenced.
This type of vague, context-free message is commonly used in phishing and social engineering attempts. The absence of a clickable link in the initial SMS may indicate the sender was testing whether the number was active, or the message may have been part of a multi-step scam where follow-up contact (a call or reply) would lead to a malicious link or request for personal information.
What to Do If You Receive an SMS from 04 6807 3773
If 0468073773 or similar unknown numbers text you:
- Do not: Reply to the message, click any links if they appear in follow-up texts, or provide any personal or financial information
- Do: Block the number immediately, delete the message, and ignore any follow-up contact attempts
- Do: If a link does appear in a related message, do not click it - unknown shortened URLs are a common phishing vector
- Do: Report the SMS as spam using your phone's built-in reporting feature
Report the SMS from 04 6807 3773
If you receive similar messages from 0468073773 or recognise this number:
- Forward suspicious SMS to the ACMA (Australian Communications and Media Authority) by texting the message details to 0429 999 888
- Report the number to Scamwatch at scamwatch.gov.au if it appears to be a phishing or social engineering attempt
- Add your experience to Reverseau to help other Australians identify this number - community reports help protect everyone from 04 6807 3773
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Text saying I hadn't looked at some proposal and wanted to resend a link, but no link was there and I've got no idea who they are or what they're on about
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WRITE A REVIEWFrequently Asked Questions
Why would someone text about a proposal I never requested from 04 6807 3773?
This is a common phishing tactic. The sender banks on you being curious enough to engage, reply, or click a link they provide in a follow-up message. The vague proposal reference is intentional - it creates enough uncertainty that some recipients will respond asking for clarification. If you receive this from 0468073773, do not engage. You have no obligation to a sender you don't recognise.
The SMS from 04 6807 3773 didn't include a link - is it still dangerous?
Yes. The lack of a link in the initial message from 0468073773 suggests this may be a multi-stage attack. The first message tests if your number is active and monitored. A follow-up call or SMS with a link is likely to follow if you respond. By not replying, you avoid triggering the next phase. Block the number immediately.
How do I know this SMS from 0468073773 isn't legitimate?
Legitimate businesses and organisations always provide clear context, identify themselves by name, and include contact details or links within the first message. A vague reference to a proposal you never requested, from a sender you can't identify, with no specific information provided - as reported with 04 6807 3773 - has no legitimate purpose.
Should I reply to 04 6807 3773 asking what this is about?
No. Replying confirms your number is active and monitored, which encourages further contact from 0468073773 and potentially marks you as a viable target for escalated scam attempts. Simply block and delete.
What should I do if 0468073773 calls me after the SMS?
Do not answer. Let it go to voicemail. If the caller leaves a message, do not return the call. If 04 6807 3773 continues calling, report the number to the ACMA and block it on your phone. Do not engage with the caller under any circumstances.
Is this number from Optus, since it shows as an Optus mobile?
The number 0468073773 is registered to an Optus mobile service, but that does not mean Optus sent the message or endorses the sender. Mobile numbers can be spoofed, hijacked, or used by scammers. The fact that it's an Optus number provides no assurance of legitimacy. Treat it as suspicious based on the message content, not the carrier.