04 8001 3353 - 0480013353: Amazon Refund Impersonation Reports

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04 8001 3353 (0480013353): Contributors report fake Amazon refund calls requesting credit card details. Mobile number with suspicious voicemail and Do Not Call violations.

Amazon Refund Impersonation Reports for 04 8001 3353

Three contributors have flagged 04 8001 3353 (also written as 0480013353) for suspicious activity centring on fake Amazon refunds. The most serious report describes a caller repeatedly requesting credit card information under the guise of processing an Amazon refund. This represents a direct personal information extraction attempt, combined with impersonation of a legitimate retailer.

The number is registered as a mobile service through Pivotel Satellite, though the caller behaviour suggests organised fraud rather than individual misuse. One contributor noted the number called despite their registration on the Do Not Call list, and when they attempted to call back, 0480013353 returned a generic voicemail with no company name identification - a classic evasion tactic used by scammers.

What Callers from 04 8001 3353 Say

Contributors report the caller claims to be processing an Amazon refund and persistently asks for credit card details. The approach is direct and repetitive - the caller keeps requesting payment card information despite the contributor's hesitation. This pattern differs from legitimate Amazon communications, which never request credit card details via unsolicited calls.

When one contributor attempted verification by calling the number back, 04 8001 3353 presented only a generic voicemail message with no company name or identifying details - a red flag indicating the caller is hiding their identity. The lack of professional identification is consistent with fraudulent operations designed to prevent callback verification.

Report Patterns and Timing

The three reports about 0480013353 span across different months, suggesting ongoing activity rather than a one-off incident. One contributor received a call in June despite being registered on the Do Not Call list, indicating either deliberate circumvention or use of exemptions. The persistence in requesting credit card information across separate calls suggests this is a coordinated scam rather than accidental fraud.

What to Do If You Receive a Call from 04 8001 3353

If 04 8001 3353 calls you:

• Do not: Provide any credit card, bank account, or personal identification details over the phone
• Do not: Return the call if it goes to voicemail, as callback numbers may route to scammers
• Do not: Trust caller ID alone - scammers spoof numbers regularly
• Do: Hang up immediately if asked for payment card information
• Do: Contact Amazon directly using the official phone number on their website or your account
• Do: Block 0480013353 in your phone settings to prevent future calls
• Do: Report the number to the ACMA if you receive repeated calls despite Do Not Call registration

How to Report 04 8001 3353

If you've received calls from 04 8001 3353 or 0480013353:

• Report to Scamwatch at scamwatch.gov.au with details of the call, including date and time
• File a complaint with the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) at acma.gov.au
• If registered on the Do Not Call Register, lodge a complaint at donotcall.gov.au - this number has been reported for breaching the registry
• Report the scam to ReportCyber at cyber.gov.au if credit card or personal information was compromised
• Contact your bank or credit card provider immediately if you shared any payment details
• Share your experience on Reverseau to help other Australians identify this number

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