04 8107 5996 - 0481075996: Doctor Impersonation and Medical Data Scam

• Uncertain
• Scam
• Legit
• Unknown
• Suspicious

11 community reports for 04 8107 5996 (0481075996) flagging medical impersonation scams. Callers falsely claim to be doctors/clinics, send fake appointment confirmations, and attempt to harvest personal health data via phishing links.

Doctor Impersonation Scam Reports for 04 8107 5996

Eleven contributors have reported 04 8107 5996 (also written as 0481075996) for fraudulent medical impersonation and data harvesting. The pattern is consistent and escalating: callers and SMSes falsely claim to represent medical practices, particularly eye specialist clinics, to request personal information or direct recipients to phishing links containing sensitive health data.

Three reports specifically document impersonation tactics from 0481075996. One contributor confirmed their doctor explicitly denied sending a message from this number. Another reported that the number claimed to represent a business they use for appointment reminders, but later investigation revealed it was fake and had somehow accessed their calendar, emails, and medical information. A third contributor described being directed to fill out personal details via a link sent from 04 8107 5996.

What Callers from 04 8107 5996 Say

The primary tactic involves sending appointment confirmation SMSes for doctors or clinics the recipient does not recognise or never booked. Messages from 0481075996 reference specific names like Dr. S. Raju Yerra and include appointment times and dates. When contributors questioned these messages or attempted to call back, they found the number disconnected or received no response.

Several reports describe poor grammar and suspicious wording in SMSes from 04 8107 5996. One contributor received a message about test results that included their name, but when they asked who sent it, received no clarification. Another noted they received an appointment confirmation for 11/07/2024 at 3:15 PM with no callback number provided and no appointment actually scheduled.

Two contributors reported that 0481075996 sent links requesting personal details. One explicitly identified this as a phishing attempt. The other described receiving a message with a link to fill out personal information, with no legitimate medical practice context.

Report Patterns and Escalation

The timeline of reports for 04 8107 5996 shows escalation from uncertain/suspicious activity in early 2024 to confirmed scam tactics by mid-2024. Initial reports in March and May 2024 described confusing appointment messages. By July 2024, contributors confirmed impersonation after contacting their actual medical providers. By September 2024, reports documented direct phishing attempts and data access incidents.

Most reports involve SMS channels, with several answered calls. The Optus mobile allocation for 0481075996 suggests the scammer may be using a legitimate carrier to add credibility. One contributor noted the number previously worked as a legitimate appointment reminder service (Eye Specialists Greensborough), indicating the scammer may have compromised or spoofed this service number to exploit existing trust.

What to Do If You Receive a Call from 04 8107 5996

If 04 8107 5996 calls you:

• Do not: Answer or return the call, confirm any personal details, or agree to provide information over the phone
• Do: Let it go to voicemail, immediately block the number, and verify any appointment claims by contacting your actual doctor directly using their official phone number from their website or Medicare records
• Do: If the caller mentions a specific doctor or clinic, contact that clinic independently to confirm they did not initiate contact

What to Do If You Receive an SMS from 04 8107 5996

If you receive a text message from 0481075996:

• Do not: Click any links, download attachments, or reply to the message
• Do not: Fill out any forms or provide personal, financial, or medical information
• Do: Delete the message immediately and block the number in your phone settings
• Do: Report the SMS as spam to your mobile provider by forwarding it to 0429 999 888
• Do: If the message claims to be from your doctor, contact your doctor's office directly using their official contact details to verify

How to Report 04 8107 5996

If you have been contacted by 04 8107 5996 or 0481075996:

• Report to the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) at acma.gov.au, which handles complaints about scam calls and SMSes
• Report to Scamwatch at scamwatch.gov.au with details of what message or call you received and any links or requests made
• If you clicked a link or provided information, report to ReportCyber at cyber.gov.au
• If you believe your health records have been accessed, contact your medical provider and consider reporting to the Privacy Commissioner
• Block 04 8107 5996 on your phone and report it as spam to your mobile provider (Optus)
• Contribute your own report to Reverseau to help other Australians identify this scam number

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