0480 040 854

Based on first-hand reports from 6 Reverseau community members who received calls from this number, community reports indicate that 67% of reporters describe it as Scam, with an average caller safety rating of 1.8 out of 5. The most recent experience was recorded on 30 May 2023. Each report reflects a real interaction documented by someone who answered or received a call from this number.

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Suspicious Uncertain Scam Mobile Pivotel Satellite Pty Limited

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Beware of 0480 040 854, a number linked to a WhatsApp scam impersonating family members. Learn how to handle calls from this number and protect yourself from scams.

Online Scammers Take Centre Stage

The telephone number 0480 040 854 has been reported by multiple users as being involved in a WhatsApp impersonation scam, where unsuspecting individuals are contacted by scammers posing as their family members. The tactic is clever yet sinister, designed to deceive and extract money from potential victims.

Unmasking the Scam

Reports reveal that victims received messages from what appeared to be their children, claiming they needed urgent financial assistance due to a broken phone or financial issues. The narrative cleverly weaves in emotional triggers—like love and family—that can make anyone more susceptible to manipulation.

How Scammers Operate

  • Impersonation through WhatsApp: Scammers hacked existing accounts or faked messages by claiming they were setting up new numbers.
  • Urgent monetary requests: Victims were asked to transfer large sums of money quickly, often using methods like OSKO that promise speed but lack clear verification procedures.
  • Challenges to suspicion: Scammers employed emotional pressure and even cited unusual payment methods that seemed plausible to catch victims off guard.

Handling Suspicious Calls

Receiving a call or message from 0480 040 854 should raise immediate red flags. If you suspect the legitimacy of the contact:

  • Don't engage: Do not respond to the request for money, and avoid sharing personal or financial information.
  • Verify independently: Contact your family member through a different platform—confirm their status with a quick call to their known number.
  • Report the number: Consider reporting the scam to local authorities or platforms like Reverseau for public awareness.

Conclusion

In an era where scammers are becoming increasingly sophisticated, it's essential to adopt a cautious approach to any unfamiliar number contacting you, especially when it involves money matters. The number 0480 040 854 is not only scam-related, but serves as a stark reminder to always verify before proceeding. Stay informed with Reverseau and always remember—it's better to be safe than sorry in these suspected fraud scenarios.

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What Our Users Reviewed

V
Vaughns
Suspicious

The caller did not leave a voicemail as instructed. I called the number back to verify before blocking and reporting it, but when the call was answered, there was no response from the other end. I could hear what seemed like an Indian call center in the background.

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Kayser
Uncertain

Yep - same as below. First text saying "Mum this is my new number".

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Eckhardt
Scam

This number asked me to pay an account on behalf of my Son, who according to this number, dropped his phone. Definitely a scam.

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Ferrero
Scam

Scam!!!! BEWARE.

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Mukherjee
Scam

I received a message in WhatsApp this morning from my daughter in Miami (I am in Australia) who said she had dropped her phone and broken it and was in the process of setting up a new phone. She asked me to save this number as her new number which I did.

I then text her back to see how she was going over there and she said great and then asked me if I could help her with something. Naturally, I text back ‘Of course’.

She text that she had to pay for furniture which she had ordered and they needed the money in the account before they will send it out today so could I please OSKO them the $4.643.00 and she will transfer it back to me once she got her new phone working.

It was all so convincing with all the love heart emoji’s etc. However I didn’t have that much cash in the bank so I offered to call them and put it on my credit card. She said they couldn’t do that, could I transfer the money from my credit card to my savings account, pay them by OSKO and then she will put the money back on my credit card.

Now my kids have been raised to be financially astute so for her to suggest I withdraw cash from my credit card at 30% interest + 2% withdrawal fee was the real alarm bell for me.

Of course I told her no way would I do that and said I was sure her brother would gladly help her out. She asked me if I could text him to do it because her phone was still being set up.

I went onto messenger and group messaged him AND HER (to keep her in the loop with the conversation) that she wanted to know if he could send the money via OSKO ASAP and next thing my daughter texts back and said.

“What are you talking about mum”? “What money”???

Scammers had hacked her WhatsApp account and she had no idea. She is now sending a message to ALL of her contacts asking them not to send money for her.

Be careful with ANY text messages asking for money, even if they are family! These criminals are very good at what they do so beware.

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Oertel
Scam

This number contacted me through WhatsApp and pretended to be my Daughter who needed me to pay an account for her for $4799 using my netbank, I was immediately suspicious and when I finally let them know I knew they were scammers I got some pretty colourful messages back... BEWARE... These crooks make me so Mad.

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About This Report

This page is part of the Reverseau Scam Intelligence Database, a community-driven dataset maintained by Reverseau since 2014. The database documents caller behaviour across Australian phone numbers based on first-hand user experiences.

Each entry is generated when individuals who received calls or messages from a number submit a report through our review form. Reports include a caller safety rating (1–5 scale) and a written account of the interaction. All submissions are moderated before publication.

The safety rating shown on this page reflects the collective assessment of 0480 040 854 by real users. It measures perceived caller risk, not the quality of this page. A low rating indicates that reporters consider this number likely to be associated with scam or spam activity.