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Community report for 04 8908 7505 (0489087505): Contributor received unsolicited SMS messages from this Optus mobile number with no clear sender identity.
SMS Spam Reports for 04 8908 7505
One contributor has reported receiving unwanted SMS messages from 04 8908 7505 (also written as 0489087505). The contributor indicated they had no prior contact with the sender and were unsure of the message origin or purpose. The number is registered as an Optus mobile service.
The report suggests this mobile number may be sending unrequested SMS content. Without knowing the specific message content, the pattern of unknown sender SMS is a common indicator of spam messaging, which may originate from compromised accounts, spoofed numbers, or commercial messaging services.
What to Do If You Receive an SMS from 04 8908 7505
If 0489087505 sends you an SMS:
- Do not: Click any links in the message, reply to the SMS, or provide personal information
- Do: Delete the message immediately and block the number on your phone
- Do: Report the SMS as spam through your mobile provider's reporting system
- Do: Forward the message to 0429 999 888 (ACMA spam reporting) if it contains a clickable link or requests sensitive data
How to Report 04 8908 7505
If you receive spam SMS from 04 8908 7505, you can report it through several channels:
- Forward the SMS to 0429 999 888 (ACMA's SMS spam reporting service)
- Report directly to your mobile provider (Optus in this case) through your account settings or customer service
- Lodge a report with Scamwatch at scamwatch.gov.au if the SMS contains a scam or phishing attempt
- Report to Reverseau with details of when you received the message and what it contained - community reports help identify patterns
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WRITE A REVIEWFrequently Asked Questions
Should I answer or respond to SMS messages from 04 8908 7505?
No. Do not respond to SMS from 04 8908 7505 or 0489087505. Responding confirms your number is active and may result in more messages. Delete and block the number instead.
What should I do if 0489087505 keeps sending me messages?
Block the number immediately on your phone. Most modern phones have a block or spam filter feature. You can also contact your provider (Optus) to request they block the number at the network level.
Is 04 8908 7505 a legitimate business number?
Based on the community report, 04 8908 7505 appears to be sending unsolicited SMS with no clear identification of the sender. Legitimate businesses typically identify themselves in their messages. Treat this as spam.
Can I report 0489087505 to the Do Not Call Register?
The Do Not Call Register (donotcall.gov.au) primarily covers telemarketing calls, not SMS. For SMS spam from 0489087505, report directly to ACMA by forwarding to 0429 999 888 or via scamwatch.gov.au.
Why am I receiving SMS from 04 8908 7505 if I never contacted them?
Spam SMS can be sent to random or purchased number lists, or from compromised accounts. The sender of messages from 0489087505 may have obtained your number through data brokers, public lists, or other sources. Block and report to stop future contact.
What information should I include when reporting 04 8908 7505?
When reporting 0489087505 to ACMA or Reverseau, include: the date and time you received the SMS, the exact message content (if safe to share), whether it contained links or requests for personal information, and how many times you've been contacted.