0485 769 703 - 0485769703: Impersonation and Parcel Delivery Scam

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Community reports for 0485 769 703 (0485769703): Contributors report fake family impersonation and parcel delivery scams. Callers fish for cash and personal details.

Impersonation and Parcel Delivery Scams from 0485 769 703

Three contributors have reported scam activity from 0485 769 703 (also written as 0485769703), an Optus mobile number. The reports describe two distinct tactics: callers impersonating family members to extract cash and personal information, and text-based parcel delivery scams. The pattern suggests coordinated fraudulent activity rather than isolated incidents.

The most concerning report involved a caller claiming to be a family member on a new phone, immediately attempting to fish for both cash and personal details. A second contributor received an SMS from 0485769703 falsely claiming the recipient had lost their phone, consistent with known parcel delivery scam templates designed to create urgency and confusion.

What Callers from 0485 769 703 Say

One contributor reported that a caller impersonating a family member contacted them on a new phone number, followed by direct requests for cash and sensitive personal information. The tactic relied on the assumption that a new phone number would not immediately raise suspicion.

The SMS received from 0485769703 referenced a lost phone, a common entry point for parcel delivery scams that attempt to trigger panic and make recipients click malicious links or call back the fraudsters. Another report mentioned vague text about water damage to a phone, designed to confuse recipients and lower their guard before escalating requests.

Report Patterns and Channel Activity

Reports span multiple communication channels: two calls (one answered) and one SMS. The mix of call and SMS contact suggests the scammers are using varied approaches to reach targets. Two reports arrived within a single day (19-20 October 2026), indicating possible campaign activity. One earlier report on 21 October mentioned suspicious text about phone water damage, which may represent initial probe contact before more direct scam attempts.

What to Do If You Receive a Call from 0485 769 703

If 0485 769 703 calls you, treat it as high-risk:

• Do not: Confirm your identity, discuss family or financial matters, or share banking or personal details
• Do not: Agree to any urgent requests, even if the caller claims to be family
• Do: Hang up immediately if the caller claims to be a family member on a new phone and asks for money
• Do: Contact your family directly using known phone numbers to verify any unexpected requests
• Do: Block 0485769703 after the call
• Do: Report the number to your phone provider (Optus in this case)

What to Do If You Receive an SMS from 0485 769 703

Text messages from 0485769703 claiming you've lost a phone, received a parcel, or suffered water damage are common fraud entry points:

• Do not: Click any links in the SMS
• Do not: Call any number provided in the message
• Do not: Reply to the SMS
• Do: Delete the message immediately
• Do: Forward the SMS to 0429 999 888 (ACMA Spam Report)
• Do: Block the number on your phone

How to Report 0485 769 703

If you've received calls or SMS from 0485 769 703, report the activity through official Australian channels:

• ACMA (Australian Communications and Media Authority): Report spam calls and SMS at acma.gov.au or forward SMS scams to 0429 999 888
• Scamwatch: Lodge a detailed report at scamwatch.gov.au, especially if you've experienced financial loss or shared personal information
• Your phone provider: Contact Optus directly to report the fraudulent activity on this number
• Reverseau: Contribute your experience to help other Australians identify and avoid this number

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