04 8161 4019 - 0481614019: Uber Impersonation and Delivery Scam Reports

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Community reports for 04 8161 4019 (0481614019) flag Uber impersonation scams requesting personal info and fraudulent delivery notifications. Mix of legitimate and suspicious activity.

Uber Impersonation and Delivery Scam Reports for 04 8161 4019

Community reports for 04 8161 4019 (also written as 0481614019) reveal a mixed pattern combining legitimate delivery notifications with impersonation scams and suspicious text messages. Of seven reports, two indicate confirmed scam activity involving impersonation of Uber Support, while three flagged suspicious behaviour that contributors couldn't fully verify.

The most serious report describes a caller claiming to represent Uber Support after the recipient had just booked an Uber trip. The caller requested the recipient's mobile number, hung up when refused, and the driver subsequently cancelled the trip. This pattern of impersonation combined with personal information requests is a known fraud tactic targeting ride-sharing users. A separate scam report involved an unsolicited SMS about an order the recipient never placed, suggesting fraudulent activity unrelated to legitimate delivery services.

Two legitimate reports confirm that 0481614019 is sometimes used by actual delivery drivers and customer service for order-related communication. However, the presence of impersonation attempts means contributors should verify any requests for personal information through official channels before providing details.

What Callers and Messages from 04 8161 4019 Have Claimed

One contributor received a call from 04 8161 4019 moments after booking an Uber, with the caller claiming to be from Uber Support. The caller explicitly asked for the recipient's mobile number before being refused and hanging up. This timing and the specific request for personal information are hallmarks of impersonation scams targeting ride-share users who are actively using the service.

Another report described receiving an SMS about a delivery order that the recipient had never placed. Contributors have also received text messages claiming "I've arrived" without context, suggesting either spoofed messages or attempts to trigger recipients to reveal information about actual deliveries.

One suspicious call involved someone claiming to be an Uber driver but failing to follow basic pickup instructions, raising questions about whether the caller had legitimate access to ride details or was attempting to manipulate the recipient into revealing location information.

Report Patterns and Activity Timeline

The reports span from November 2023 to October 2025, showing ongoing activity from 04 8161 4019. The number is registered to Optus Mobile. Most concerning are the recent scam reports from June 2025 and April 2024 involving impersonation and unsolicited orders, contrasting with older legitimate delivery-related calls. SMS appears to be a common channel for fraudulent activity (fake order notifications, suspicious arrival messages), while calls have involved both legitimate driver communication and impersonation attempts.

The suspicious pattern suggests this number may be spoofed or compromised intermittently. Three contributors couldn't definitively classify the behaviour as scam or legitimate due to ambiguous caller attitudes or lack of context, indicating the number warrants caution despite some legitimate uses.

What to Do If You Receive a Call from 04 8161 4019

If 04 8161 4019 calls you claiming to be from Uber or any delivery service:

• Do not: Provide your mobile number, address, payment details, or other personal information. Hang up immediately if asked for these details.
• Do not: Return the call to the number that called you, as scammers may use spoofed numbers.
• Do: Verify by opening the official Uber app or visiting uber.com directly. Contact Uber support through official channels if you have questions about a trip.
• Do: Block the number (04 8161 4019) if you receive repeated calls or if the caller is evasive about their identity.
• Do: Note that legitimate Uber drivers do not call asking for your phone number - they have access to your details through the app.

What to Do If You Receive an SMS from 04 8161 4019

If you receive text messages from 0481614019 about orders, deliveries, or trip status:

• Do not: Click any links in the SMS, as they may lead to phishing sites designed to steal login credentials.
• Do not: Reply to the message or confirm that the number is active.
• Do not: Download any attachments or provide information via SMS.
• Do: Delete the message and block the number if you don't recognise it or didn't place an order.
• Do: Report the SMS to your provider (Optus in this case) and forward suspicious delivery scam messages to the ACMA spam reporting number 0429 999 888.
• Do: If you have a genuine Uber order, check the status directly in the Uber app rather than responding to unsolicited texts.

How to Report 04 8161 4019

If you've experienced scam, spam, or suspicious activity from 04 8161 4019 (0481614019):

• Report to the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) at acma.gov.au - the independent regulator overseeing phone and SMS services in Australia.
• Lodge a report with Scamwatch at scamwatch.gov.au - the Australian government's official scam reporting service, which tracks scam trends and alerts the public.
• Report SMS scams by forwarding the message to 0429 999 888 (ACMA's SMS spam reporting service).
• Report the number to Uber directly through the app or support page if the impersonation involves ride-sharing services.
• Report the number to Reverseau with your experience to help other contributors identify patterns and risks associated with 04 8161 4019.

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