04 9848 4110 - 0498484110: Romance Scam and Impersonation Reports

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Community reports for 04 9848 4110 (0498484110): Contributors report SMS and call attempts using false identities and romantic overtures, including claims to be someone named Diana.

Romance Scam and Impersonation Reports for 04 9848 4110

Three contributors have reported suspicious contact from 04 9848 4110 (also written as 0498484110), a Telstra mobile number. The reports describe a pattern of initial contact via SMS followed by phone calls using false identities and romantic overtures. One contributor received a call from someone claiming to be Diana, expressing desire to meet in Canberra, while two others reported SMS messages using generic greetings and personal appeals designed to establish false connections.

The tactics reported align with common romance scam approaches, where callers establish false identities and create manufactured emotional connections. Contributors noted that the initial messages appeared designed to seem casual and personal, using phrases like 'love to see you' and 'guess who I am', likely intended to prompt engagement and ongoing conversation.

What Callers from 04 9848 4110 Say

The contact attempts from 0498484110 follow a gradual escalation pattern. One SMS simply read 'love to see you' with no context, suggesting the sender was attempting to establish familiarity with someone they had no legitimate prior contact with. Another message used 'guess who I am' followed by a greeting meant for someone named Anne, misdirected or intentionally testing whether the recipient would play along with the false identity.

In the phone call report, the caller asked 'did you forget me', attempting to trigger false recognition, then claimed to be Diana wanting to arrange a meeting in Canberra. This approach is consistent with romance scammers building fictional backstories and emotional hooks to manipulate victims into ongoing contact and eventual financial requests.

Report Patterns and Timing

Contact from 04 9848 4110 occurred across both SMS and voice channels. The first SMS arrived on 21 January, the second on 30 January (nine days later), and the phone call came on 13 January (slightly earlier, possibly reordering or multiple contact attempts). One contributor reported two weeks of radio silence after declining the initial 'love to see you' message, suggesting the caller may have moved on to other targets when the initial approach failed.

The geographic reference to Canberra in the caller's proposed meeting location is notable, though not necessarily indicative of the caller's actual location. Romance scammers frequently reference specific Australian cities to establish apparent familiarity and legitimacy.

What to Do If You Receive a Call from 04 9848 4110

If someone calls from 04 9848 4110 using a false name or claiming prior acquaintance you don't have:

• Do not: Engage in conversation, confirm your personal details, or agree to meet in person
• Do not: Return the call or respond if called again
• Do: Hang up immediately, particularly if the caller claims to know you or asks personal questions
• Do: Block the number to prevent further contact
• Do: If you suspect romance scam activity, note the caller's claimed name, any details they mentioned, and the date and time of contact

What to Do If You Receive an SMS from 04 9848 4110

If you receive an SMS from 0498484110 using vague greetings or personal appeals from someone you don't know:

• Do not: Reply to the message or engage with the sender
• Do not: Click any links included in the message
• Do not: share any personal information, even in response to seemingly innocent questions
• Do: Delete the message immediately
• Do: Block the number in your phone settings
• Do: Report the SMS as spam by forwarding it to 0429 999 888

How to Report 04 9848 4110

If you have experienced contact from 04 9848 4110 or suspect romance scam activity:

• Report to Scamwatch at scamwatch.gov.au with details of the caller's claimed identity, any contact method used, and the nature of the proposition
• Report to the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) at acma.gov.au to flag the mobile number for investigation
• Report to ReportCyber at cyber.gov.au if the scammer has requested money, personal financial information, or nude images
• Contribute your experience to Reverseau so other Australians can check this number and stay informed about emerging scam patterns

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