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Community report for 04 7300 0407 (0473000407): Contributor received vile abusive text messages. Mobile number flagged as nuisance.
Abusive SMS from 04 7300 0407
One contributor has reported receiving vile abusive text messages from 04 7300 0407 (also written as 0473000407). The SMS contained offensive content related to sex workers. This mobile number, allocated to Telstra Limited, has been flagged in our community reports for harassment via text message.
What the SMS Contained
The contributor who reported 0473000407 described the incoming message as abusive in nature. The content was sexually explicit and degrading. Unlike many nuisance SMS campaigns that are impersonal, this message from 04 7300 0407 appears to have been deliberately offensive and targeted harassment rather than a mass marketing effort.
Report Details and Timing
The report about 04 7300 0407 was submitted in late December 2025 via SMS channel. With one report on record, this represents an isolated incident so far, though the severity of the content warrants blocking and reporting. If you have also received similar abusive messages from 0473000407, additional community reports help establish patterns and warn other Australians.
What to Do If You Receive an SMS from 04 7300 0407
If you receive an abusive or harassing text from 04 7300 0407:
- Do not: Reply to the message, engage with the sender, or click any links in the SMS
- Do: Block the number immediately in your phone settings
- Do: Screenshot or save the message content as evidence before deleting
- Do: Report the SMS to your mobile provider (Telstra in this case)
- Do: Forward abusive content to the ACMA by SMS to 0429 999 888
How to Report 0473000407
Abusive and harassing SMS should be reported through multiple channels to maximise impact:
- ACMA (Australian Communications and Media Authority): Forward the abusive SMS to 0429 999 888. Include the sender's number (04 7300 0407) and a brief description of the content.
- Telstra: Contact your provider directly to report the mobile number and request it be investigated for harassment
- Reverseau: Submit your report about 0473000407 on this site to help the community identify patterns and protect other Australians
If the content involves sexual harassment or threats, you may also consider reporting to local police or the eSafety Commissioner at esafetygov.au.
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What kind of content did the SMS from 04 7300 0407 contain?
The report about 0473000407 describes vile abusive text messages with sexually explicit and degrading content related to sex workers. This was not spam or marketing material, but deliberate harassment.
Is 04 7300 0407 a known scam number?
The single report for 0473000407 classifies it as a nuisance number used for abusive harassment rather than a financial scam. However, abusive SMS from any number should be blocked and reported immediately.
What should I do if I get a text from 0473000407?
Block 04 7300 0407 immediately, do not reply, and report it to the ACMA by forwarding to 0429 999 888. Screenshot the message as evidence before deleting, and notify Telstra as the service provider.
Can I get this number removed from Telstra?
You cannot remove the number from Telstra's network, but you can report 04 7300 0407 to Telstra for investigation. They may suspend the account if multiple harassment reports are received about 0473000407.
Should I reply to the SMS from 04 7300 0407?
No. Do not reply to abusive messages from 0473000407. Responding may encourage further contact or confirm your number is active. Block and report instead.
Why would someone send abusive SMS from 04 7300 0407?
The contributor's report doesn't explain the sender's motive. Harassment via SMS can be personal, random targeting, or part of a coordinated campaign. Regardless of intent, blocking 0473000407 and reporting to authorities is the correct response.