08 6214 2305 - 0862142305: Suspicious SMS Reports

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08 6214 2305 (0862142305): Contributors report suspicious text messages asking about people by name after initial calls. Possible personal information requests.

Suspicious SMS Reports for 08 6214 2305

Two contributors have flagged 08 6214 2305 (also written as 0862142305) for suspicious SMS activity. Both reports involve follow-up text messages sent after initial phone calls, with callers asking about specific individuals by name. The pattern suggests possible attempts to gather or verify personal information.

The SMS messages from 0862142305 arrive with unusual context and requests that don't match legitimate business communications. Contributors found the combination of a preceding call followed by a text message to be distinctive and concerning, particularly when the person being asked about is unknown to them.

What the SMS Messages from 08 6214 2305 Contain

One contributor received a text from 08 6214 2305 that used their first name and asked about someone named Marianne and Talmund. The caller had initiated contact by phone first, then followed up with the SMS. This approach of establishing contact via call before sending a targeted text message is characteristic of information-gathering tactics.

Another report describes an SMS from 0862142305 asking the recipient to contact someone named Arianne about a person named Abhey. Again, the text arrived after a preceding phone call, and the context was unusual and unexplained. Neither contributor recognised the names or had any legitimate reason to expect such inquiries.

Report Patterns and Timing

Both reports came through SMS channels, with phone calls occurring before the text messages. The first report was submitted in October 2025, while the second dates to June 2025, suggesting this number has been active with this behaviour for at least several months. The service is allocated to a local Western Australian provider (AAPT Limited), which may be relevant for residents of WA receiving calls from 0862142305.

What to Do If You Receive a Call and SMS from 08 6214 2305

If 08 6214 2305 calls you followed by an SMS:

• Do not: Respond to the text, provide any personal information, confirm names or details, or click any links in the message
• Do: Block the number immediately, do not return the call, and verify any legitimate requests through official channels
• Do not: Assume the caller has legitimate contact with people they mention by name

This pattern of call-then-SMS contact with requests for personal information or verification is a red flag. Legitimate organisations do not typically use this approach.

What to Do If You Receive an SMS from 08 6214 2305

If you receive a text message from 0862142305:

• Do not: Reply to the message or engage with the request
• Do: Report the SMS as spam using your phone's built-in reporting feature
• Do: Forward the message to 0429 999 888 (ACMA's report spam line)
• Do: Block the number in your phone contacts
• Do not: Click any links or call any numbers mentioned in the text

How to Report 08 6214 2305

If you've received suspicious calls or SMS messages from 08 6214 2305 or 0862142305, you can report this activity to:

• ACMA (Australian Communications and Media Authority): Report via acma.gov.au or forward SMS spam to 0429 999 888
• Scamwatch: Lodge a report at scamwatch.gov.au if you believe this is a scam attempt
• Reverseau: Contribute your experience on Reverseau to help other Australians identify this number

Community reports are valuable in establishing patterns. If you've encountered 08 6214 2305, adding your report helps build a clearer picture of this number's behaviour.

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