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Community reports for 0483 980 768 (0483980768): Silent calls followed by suspicious SMS with malicious links impersonating customer service.
Scam Reports for 0483 980 768
Two contributors have reported scam activity from 0483 980 768 (also written as 0483980768), a mobile number on the Optus network. The pattern involves silent calls combined with follow-up SMS messages containing malicious links and impersonation tactics.
The scam targeting this number shows a two-stage approach: initial contact via call designed to verify active numbers, followed immediately by deceptive SMS from 0483 980 768 attempting to lure recipients to click malicious links.
What Callers and SMS from 0483 980 768 Involve
One contributor received a call from 0483 980 768 where, after they answered, there was silence followed by an immediate hang-up. When they called back out of curiosity, they reached an automated voicemail system stating "we are busy now, leave a message and we will call you back" with a robotic tone.
Shortly after the call attempt, a second contributor received an SMS from the same number impersonating customer service. The message claimed to be from "Rachel from Customer Care" and referenced a prize or draw ("the dr4w") while including a suspicious link (cbivm.link/fc490) with vague "T&C Apply" language. The poor grammar and incoherent phrasing in the SMS from 0483 980 768 made the fraudulent intent obvious to the recipient.
How These Scams Work
This pattern reflects a common scam methodology: silent calls serve to identify active phone numbers and engaged users, while the follow-up SMS exploits the brief human contact to build false credibility. The impersonation of customer service combined with link-to-website tactics creates a two-vector attack increasing the likelihood a recipient will click before fully evaluating the message.
Contributors report that 0483 980 768 uses vague prize or account references ("the dr4w", "cbivm.link") to trigger curiosity, relying on recipients to click the link before recognising the grammatical errors and suspicious formatting that reveal the scam.
What to Do If You Receive a Call from 0483 980 768
If 0483 980 768 calls you:
- Do not: Answer if you don't recognise the number, engage with voicemail prompts, or return the call
- Do: Let it go to voicemail, block the number immediately in your phone settings, and ignore any follow-up contact attempts
- Do not: Feel obligated to respond to a missed call from 0483 980 768 or attempt callback verification
What to Do If You Receive an SMS from 0483 980 768
If you receive an SMS from 0483 980 768:
- Do not: Click any links, open any attachments, or reply to the message
- Do not: Provide personal information, banking details, or account credentials if prompted by the link
- Do: Delete the message immediately and block 0483 980 768 in your phone settings
- Do: Report the SMS as spam by forwarding to 0429 999 888 (ACMA spam reporting shortcode)
- Do: Mark the message as spam in your SMS app to help filter future fraudulent messages
How to Report 0483 980 768
Report scam activity from 0483 980 768 through these Australian government resources:
- Scamwatch: Report the scam details at scamwatch.gov.au - this helps track scam trends and alerts other Australians
- ACMA (Australian Communications and Media Authority): Report the phone number and SMS to acma.gov.au for investigation of telecommunications misuse
- ReportCyber: If you clicked the link, report the malicious website to cyber.gov.au to protect other users
- Reverseau: Add your own report about 0483 980 768 to help other Australians identify this scam number
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What Our Users Reviewed
Expecting a call so I answered, but when I did, there was silence, then they hung up.
I called back and it rang once before going to a robotic type voice saying “we are busy now, leave a message and we will call you back”
Didn’t answer call from this number.
Not long after, I received a text message from the same number which was clearly a scam. The grammar and the simple “mess” of the message was enough to say it was a scam. Here’s the message they sent me:
I'm Rachel from Customer Care. The phone you provided has the dr4w. Huge,. Have: cbivm.link/fc490 T&C Apply.
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WRITE A REVIEWFrequently Asked Questions
What happens if I accidentally click the link in an SMS from 0483 980 768?
If you clicked the link from 0483 980 768 before realising it was a scam, do not enter any personal information on the linked website. Immediately change your passwords for banking and important accounts as a precaution. Report the malicious link to ReportCyber at cyber.gov.au and contact your bank if financial details were entered. Block 0483 980 768 in your phone settings and monitor your accounts for suspicious activity.
Why do scammers call and then hang up like the caller from 0483 980 768 did?
Scammers use silent calls from numbers like 0483 980 768 to verify that a phone number is active and monitored by a real person. Once they confirm you answered, they follow up with SMS messages containing malicious links, knowing you're more likely to respond after a recent contact attempt. This technique increases click-through rates on fraudulent links.
Should I call back a missed call from 0483 980 768?
No. Do not call back 0483 980 768 or any unknown number that called you. If you answer and hear silence before they hang up, this is a common scam tactic. Calling back confirms your number is active and monitored, which encourages follow-up scam attempts via SMS from 0483 980 768 or similar numbers.
How can I block 0483 980 768 on my phone?
On most Australian phones, open your recent calls list, find 0483 980 768, and select 'Block' or 'Add to Blocked Contacts'. On iPhone, tap the info icon next to the number and select 'Block this Contact'. On Android, long-press 0483 980 768 and tap 'Block'. After blocking, calls and SMS from 0483 980 768 will be silently rejected.
Is 0483 980 768 actually from a real company?
No. 0483 980 768 is registered to Optus Mobile but is being used by scammers impersonating customer service. Legitimate companies do not initiate contact via silent calls followed by SMS with suspicious links. If you're unsure about a message claiming to be from a service provider, hang up or delete the message and contact the company directly using a number from their official website.
What should I do if I've already provided information to a scammer from 0483 980 768?
If you entered personal or financial details after being contacted by 0483 980 768, contact your bank immediately and report the incident to Scamwatch at scamwatch.gov.au. Change your passwords for banking and email accounts. Report the scam to ACMA at acma.gov.au and consider placing a fraud alert with credit reporting agencies. Monitor your accounts closely for unauthorised activity.