0481 749 395 - 0481749395: PayID Payment Scam Reports

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Community reports for 0481 749 395 (0481749395): Scammers posing as classifieds buyers requesting PayID and bank transfer details without viewing items.

PayID Payment Scam Reports for 0481 749 395

Eight contributors have flagged 0481 749 395 (also written as 0481749395) for classifieds-based payment scams. The pattern is consistent: callers or texters contact people who have posted items for sale online, claiming they want to purchase but requesting upfront payment via PayID or bank transfer before viewing or collecting the goods. This mobile number, registered with Optus, is being used to systematically exploit online sellers.

The scam targets people at their most vulnerable moment - when they've just posted an item for sale and are expecting legitimate inquiries. Multiple contributors reported that 0481749395 contacts them within minutes of listing, with requests to pay via non-reversible payment methods. One report indicates the scammer also operates on social media platforms, impersonating legitimate buyers to extract PayID details.

What Callers from 0481 749 395 Say

Contributors who answered calls from 0481 749 395 describe callers claiming to be interested buyers who want to pay immediately but cannot view the item first. The most common request is for PayID payment, framed as a convenience - callers suggest they'll transfer funds sight unseen. Several reports about 0481749395 mention claims like 'can't do a viewing but keen to sort it fast' followed by direct requests for PayID details.

SMS messages from this number follow a similar pattern. One contributor received a text from 0481 749 395 claiming the sender couldn't pickup but wanted to pay quickly, asking for PayID. Another report describes a text stating they couldn't arrange a viewing but were keen to 'sort it fast' - classic urgency tactics designed to bypass rational decision-making. The caller using 0481749395 appears to bank on sellers being eager to close a sale quickly without verifying legitimacy.

Payment Methods Requested

Reports about calls and texts from 0481 749 395 consistently mention three payment methods: PayID, bank transfer, and unspecified 'dodgy payment methods'. Contributors report that when they questioned the legitimacy of paying without inspection, callers from 0481749395 insisted payment must come first. One contributor noted the caller wanted payment 'without seeing the goods first', revealing the scammer's intent - collect money and disappear without providing a genuine product or service.

Report Patterns and Timing

The timing of contacts from 0481 749 395 is striking. Multiple contributors report receiving calls or texts from 0481749395 within minutes of posting their item online. Reports span from early July through late August 2026, suggesting sustained scam activity rather than a one-off fraudster. Both phone calls and SMS messages are used, with the scammer switching channels depending on what works - if a call goes unanswered, an SMS follows with the same request.

The geographic spread of contributors and the mobile provider (Optus) suggest 0481 749 395 may be using a spoofed or compromised account. The consistency of the PayID request across all reports indicates this is not a random scammer but a coordinated operation targeting online sellers across multiple platforms.

What to Do If You Receive a Call from 0481 749 395

If 0481 749 395 calls about an item you've listed for sale:

• Do not: Share your PayID, bank account details, or any payment information. Never agree to payment without the buyer viewing and collecting the item in person.
• Do: Hang up immediately if payment is requested before inspection. Legitimate buyers always want to see items before paying.
• Do: Block 0481749395 after the call to prevent further contact.
• Do: Meet genuine buyers in a safe public location and only hand over goods when cash payment is received and verified.
• Do: Ask to meet in person - if the caller refuses and only wants to 'transfer money', it's a scam.

What to Do If You Receive an SMS from 0481 749 395

If you receive a text message from 0481 749 395:

• Do not: Reply to the message or click any links. Do not share PayID or payment details.
• Do: Delete the message immediately.
• Do: Report the SMS as spam to your mobile provider (Optus in this case) and request the number be blocked.
• Do: Forward the SMS to the ACMA's SMS reporting service at 0429 999 888 to help identify scam infrastructure.
• Do: Screenshot the message for your own records before deleting, in case you need to lodge a report.

How to Report 0481 749 395

If you've been contacted by 0481 749 395 or 0481749395 with payment requests:

• Report to Scamwatch at scamwatch.gov.au with details of the call or message, including what was requested.
• Contact the ACMA (Australian Communications and Media Authority) at acma.gov.au to report the fraudulent mobile number.
• Report the SMS to the ACMA by forwarding to 0429 999 888.
• If money was transferred, report to ReportCyber at cyber.gov.au immediately.
• Contact your bank to report the scam and request a trace if funds were sent.
• Block the number 0481 749 395 on your phone to prevent further contact.
• Share your experience on Reverseau to help other Australian sellers identify and avoid this scam number.

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