04 8593 7553 - 0485937553: Health Fund Impersonation Reports

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  • Suspicious
  • Uncertain
  • Scam

Community reports for 04 8593 7553 (0485937553) describe calls impersonating non-existent health funds. Mixed spam and uncertain calls from this mobile number.

Health Fund Impersonation Reports for 04 8593 7553

Five contributors have reported activity from 04 8593 7553 (also written as 0485937553), with one report flagging a suspicious health fund impersonation attempt. A contributor received a missed call referencing "Aussie Health Fund," a company that does not appear to exist as a registered Australian health insurance provider. The contributor noted the call felt dodgy and lacked legitimate markers of a genuine health fund organisation. One voicemail from this number claimed to be from "Aussie health funds," leaving the recipient with a bad feeling about the legitimacy of the contact.

Beyond the impersonation report, 0485937553 has generated additional reports of spam activity and uncertain calls. One contributor answered a call from 04 8593 7553 where the caller attempted to conduct a survey with three questions. Two other contributors received missed calls from this mobile number - one where the phone's built-in spam detection flagged it as suspected spam, and another where no voicemail was left behind.

What Callers from 04 8593 7553 Claim

The impersonation attempt on 0485937553 specifically involved callers referencing "Aussie Health Fund" or "Aussie health funds." This name does not correspond to any registered health insurance provider in Australia, making it a fabricated entity used for deception. Contributors who received contact from 04 8593 7553 report that the voicemail and call lacked the professional markers and legitimacy of genuine health fund communications.

Separate from the impersonation activity, at least one call from 04 8593 7553 involved a survey attempt. The contributor who answered reported the caller tried to conduct a three-question survey, typical of data harvesting or lead generation operations.

Report Patterns and Timing

Reports for 04 8593 7553 span from mid-December 2025 through early January 2026, suggesting ongoing or intermittent calling activity. The most recent call (8 January 2026) was answered by a contributor receiving the survey attempt. The impersonation report dates to 22 December 2025, while additional suspicious and uncertain calls occurred in early January. The number is provisioned as a mobile service via Pivotel Satellite, though the geographic state could not be determined from allocation data.

What to Do If You Receive a Call from 04 8593 7553

If 04 8593 7553 calls you:

  • Do not: Provide personal health information, insurance details, or Medicare number to unknown callers
  • Do not: Accept claims about health funds or insurance without verifying the organisation independently
  • Do: Hang up immediately if the caller references an unfamiliar or suspicious health fund name
  • Do: Verify any health fund claim by contacting the organisation directly using details from their official website, not details provided by the caller
  • Do: Block the number if calls persist, or mark as spam in your phone's contact settings
  • Do: Note the exact name claimed (e.g., "Aussie Health Fund") and report it to authorities

What to Do If You Receive a Voicemail from 04 8593 7553

If you receive a voicemail from 04 8593 7553 claiming to be from a health fund:

  • Do not: Call the number back or click any links they may provide
  • Do: Save the voicemail as evidence
  • Do: Independently verify the health fund name by searching the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) register of private health insurers
  • Do: Report the message to Scamwatch if it appears fraudulent
  • Do: Delete the voicemail after saving details for your records

How to Report 04 8593 7553

If you have experienced contact from 04 8593 7553 that you believe is spam, a scam, or suspicious:

  • Report to Scamwatch: scamwatch.gov.au - Australian government resource for reporting scams and impersonation attempts
  • Report to ACMA: acma.gov.au - The Australian Communications and Media Authority handles complaints about unwanted calls and SMS
  • Report to Do Not Call Register: donotcall.gov.au - If the call was telemarketing in nature, register the number
  • Report on Reverseau: Share your experience with 04 8593 7553 to help other Australians identify this activity
  • Verify the health fund: Check APRA's register of private health insurers at apra.gov.au to confirm if the organisation claiming to call you is legitimate

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Ratings Distribution

2.8 out of 5
5 Stars 0%
4 Stars 20%
3 Stars 60%
2 Stars 0%
1 Star 20%

What Our Users Reviewed

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Anonymous

Rang to do a survey with three questions

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Anonymous

Missed call from unknown mobile, no message

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Anonymous

Phone flagged it as suspected spam, blocked it

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Anonymous

Called but didn't answer, no voicemail, mentioned Aussie Health Fund but that company doesn't exist, looks dodgy

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Anonymous

Voicemail from Aussie health funds, had a bad feeling about it


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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'Aussie Health Fund' a real Australian health insurance provider?

No. A contributor who researched the name after receiving a call from 04 8593 7553 found that 'Aussie Health Fund' does not appear to be a registered health insurance provider in Australia. If 0485937553 or any caller claims to represent a health fund you don't recognise, independently verify it by checking the APRA register at apra.gov.au before providing any information.

What should I do if I answered a call from 04 8593 7553 and gave information?

If you provided personal or health information to a caller from 04 8593 7553, contact your bank and health insurance provider to alert them of potential fraud. Monitor your accounts for unauthorised activity. Report the call to Scamwatch (scamwatch.gov.au) and consider placing a fraud alert with your credit reporting agency if financial details were shared.

Why is 04 8593 7553 using a fake health fund name?

Impersonation attempts using fake health fund names typically aim to harvest personal information, health details, or Medicare numbers for identity theft or fraud. By claiming to represent a plausible-sounding organisation like 'Aussie Health Fund,' callers try to build false credibility. 0485937553 appears to employ this tactic based on community reports.

Should I call back a missed call from 04 8593 7553?

No. Do not call back 0485937553. If the call was legitimate, the caller would leave a voicemail with clear contact details and purpose. Calling back a number that impersonates health funds or conducts surveys may connect you to scammers or confirm your number is active, leading to more calls.

Is 04 8593 7553 a legitimate business or government number?

Based on community reports, 04 8593 7553 (0485937553) appears to be involved in impersonation and survey activity rather than legitimate business or government operations. The reference to a non-existent health fund and the pattern of mixed spam/uncertain calls suggests this mobile number is used for deceptive purposes.

What should I do if my phone flags 04 8593 7553 as suspected spam?

Trust your phone's spam detection. One contributor reported that their device automatically flagged 0485937553 as suspected spam and blocked the call. If you see this alert, do not answer or call back. Block the number in your contacts and consider reporting it to your phone provider and Scamwatch.