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Community report for 04 8998 6670 (0489986670): caller impersonating Facebook to target Marketplace sellers with scam offers.
Facebook Marketplace Impersonation Reports for 04 8998 6670
One contributor has reported receiving a call from 04 8998 6670 (also written as 0489986670) from someone posing as a Facebook representative. The caller targeted the contributor as a Marketplace seller, using impersonation tactics to gain trust before attempting to deceive them financially.
The report indicates this is a targeted scam rather than random spam, with the caller having knowledge that the recipient was actively selling items on Facebook Marketplace. This type of impersonation exploits the trust sellers place in official platform communications.
What the Caller from 04 8998 6670 Claimed
According to the contributor's report, the caller from 0489986670 claimed to represent Facebook or Facebook Marketplace. The impersonation was designed to appear legitimate enough to convince an active Marketplace seller to engage further, likely to steal payment details, listing access, or personal information.
Scammers using this tactic typically offer to help with sales, claim there's an issue with a listing, or suggest special seller programs requiring upfront payment or personal verification.
How This Scam Typically Works
Impersonation scams targeting Marketplace sellers often follow a pattern: the caller establishes false authority by claiming to be from Facebook, then creates urgency around an account issue or special opportunity. They may request account credentials, ask for payment to unlock seller features, or convince the target to move communication off-platform where Facebook's protections don't apply.
The use of 04 8998 6670 (a mobile number) rather than an official Facebook contact makes the impersonation easier to sustain, since there's no obvious corporate infrastructure behind the call.
What to Do If You Receive a Call from 04 8998 6670
If 04 8998 6670 calls you claiming to represent Facebook or any other company:
- Do not: Provide account passwords, payment details, or personal information over the phone
- Do not: Click any links the caller provides or follow instructions to verify your account
- Do not: Transfer money or pay any fees, even if the caller claims it's required to unlock seller features
- Do: Hang up immediately and block the number
- Do: Contact Facebook directly through the official app or website if you need account support
- Do: Verify any official communication by logging into your Facebook account independently
How to Report 04 8998 6670
If you receive a scam call from 04 8998 6670 or 0489986670, report it to Australian authorities and platforms:
- Meta/Facebook: Report the impersonation attempt through Facebook's help centre or in-app reporting tools
- ACMA: Lodge a complaint about the unwanted call at acma.gov.au
- Scamwatch: Report the scam at scamwatch.gov.au - includes advice on recovering funds if money was lost
- ReportCyber: If personal data was compromised, report to cyber.gov.au
- Reverseau: Add your experience with 04 8998 6670 to help warn other Marketplace sellers in your area
Protecting Yourself on Facebook Marketplace
Legitimate Facebook representatives will never call unsolicited to verify your account or request payment. Always remember that Facebook contacts you through official in-app notifications and the Facebook Help Centre, never cold calls. If you're a regular Marketplace seller, be especially cautious of calls from unknown numbers claiming Facebook affiliation, and verify any account issues by logging in directly.
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Is 04 8998 6670 really calling from Facebook?
No. One contributor reported receiving an impersonation call from 04 8998 6670 (0489986670) claiming to represent Facebook. Facebook does not contact sellers via unsolicited phone calls from random mobile numbers. If you receive a call from 04 8998 6670 claiming to be from Facebook, hang up immediately and contact Facebook directly through the official app.
What should I do if 0489986670 calls me about my Marketplace listing?
Do not engage with the caller. If 0489986670 or 04 8998 6670 calls claiming to help with your Marketplace listings or account, disconnect and verify independently. Log into your Facebook account directly through the official app or website. If there's a genuine issue, you'll see a notification in your account - not a phone call from a stranger.
Could 04 8998 6670 have legitimate information about me?
The caller may know you're a Marketplace seller, but that information is public if your Facebook profile displays active listings. However, this does not make them legitimate. Scammers research targets before calling. Facebook will never use this publicly available information to justify an unsolicited call asking for passwords or payment - that's a hallmark of impersonation scams.
What personal information should I never give to 0489986670?
Never share your Facebook password, email address, phone number (if not already called from), payment methods, bank details, or government ID numbers with anyone calling from 04 8998 6670 or claiming to represent Facebook. Facebook employees will never ask for these details over an unsolicited phone call.
Has anyone lost money to calls from 04 8998 6670?
The single report about 04 8998 6670 (0489986670) describes the caller as a 'dodgy Facebook scammer trying to rip off Marketplace sellers,' suggesting the intent was financial fraud, though the specific outcome wasn't detailed. The report confirms the impersonation attempt occurred and the contributor recognised it as fraudulent.
Where should I report 04 8998 6670?
Report the impersonation call from 04 8998 6670 to ACMA (acma.gov.au), Scamwatch (scamwatch.gov.au), and directly to Meta through Facebook's reporting tools. You can also contribute your experience to Reverseau to help other Marketplace sellers recognise this impersonation scam when they receive calls from 0489986670.