08 9460 8440 is a Fixed Line Telephone Number which is located in Perth, WA 6000 and could be provided by AAPT Limited.
However, number 08 9460 8440 might be spoofed by scammers who will manipulate the number so that the call appears to be coming from a local or well-known phone number, making it more likely to be trusted or answered.
Until now, phone number 0894608440 has received 26 reports with an average rating of 1.88 out of 5 and the most recent user rating left for this phone number was 4 out of 5. If you have a different experience with this number, please leave your own review.
So far, Caller ID 0894608440 has a history of being a scam call. In total, this number has been found to be fraudulent 17 times. The last time this phone number was reported as a scam was on 21 September 2017.
The number 08 9460 8440 could also be written in many formats such as 0894608440, (08) 9460 8440, 08 94608440, +61894608440, 0061894608440, 01161894608440, +61 8 9460 8440, 00 61 8 9460 8440, 011 61 8 9460 8440.
If you have a cell phone and use Gmail, Yahoo Mail, iCloud, Dropbox, Evernote, Facebook, Twitter and the websites of banks and countless other web services, you are at risk of being hacked, having your money stolen, having sensitive information exposed and being blackmailed.
With just your phone number and a little bit of what’s called “social engineering” in which a hacker doesn’t necessarily need technical knowledge but just to convince a customer service rep that they are you, a maliciously intentioned person can break into all the above accounts and more.
And they have been doing just that, stealing money, blackmailing people with sensitive information, taking over social media and embarrassing their targets, or getting access to private documents such as tax returns and passport numbers.
It starts by getting some readily available information about you like maybe address, number, birthday or last four of your Social Security Number and giving some combination of them and a plausible story to a telco customer service rep who then lets them into your account where they then proceed to have your phone number forwarded to their phone or “ported” to another carrier and the hacker’s device.
Then the phone hijacker simply goes to, say, your Gmail or your online bank account, tries to log in as you but clicks “forgot the password” and resets the password by getting a code texted to your phone number, which is now directing all its messages to their device. Then they are in your account — and you are locked out.
In an article yesterday, I described the many ways that hackers have done this in recent months to holders of cryptocurrencies like bitcoin and Ether, but this crime can be perpetrated on anyone who uses the most ubiquitous web services — Gmail, iCloud, Facebook, online banking, PayPal, Dropbox and many others.
As you can read in the story, the telcos are behind the curve in procedures on preventing phone hijackings, so you’ll have to take your own measures to protect your phone number from the grubby hands of phone hijackers.
Additionally, a wide range of companies from financial institutions to email providers use this passcode-by-text security method, which has known weaknesses. Called two-factor authentication via SMS, it requires a password, which in authentication theory is one factor — something you know — and sends a code to you via text message, with the phone being a second factor — something you have. You enter the code and gain access to your account.
But when used for password recovery and reset, they don’t even need to enter the first factor to have the codes sent to them. With just one factor (the code), they create a new password for themselves, and now can do whatever they like with your account.
The fact that your phone number is used for security but the telcos are not safeguarding them has created the perfect opportunity for hackers, who have so far made off with millions of dollars’ worth of cryptocurrency. But they could just as easily perpetrate these crimes against anyone with a cellphone who uses any of the above services.
This is for Western Australian house financing, called my husband after he entered a competition, they were trying to set up a meeting to discuss home loans.
This number is giving me many calls. I always missed the calls so I don't know what would happen but after reading all these comments I'm happy to miss the calls.
11 calls in two days just music - didn't answer them at first once I realised it's a scam - now I answer to cost them the call but blow a whistle as loud as I can into it. Then hang up. Stuff them.
I wrote a $15000 competition form @ carousel Cannington with WA House Financing and received a call from this number asking my name and add and told me that I qualify for the competition and might receive another call in months time if I win. But I think it's a sham.
I answered a call from this number she said is this (and she stated my name) I said yes and then she hung up. I tried to ring back numerous times but it was a busy line. Worried now that they may have my personal info.
This number has rang me twice on different days. Both times my phone didn't ring. Just said I had a miss called. Pretty sure there scammers. I haven't rang back.
Didn't even hear my phone go off, I'm hoping they haven't got any data or information from me by calling them back. As soon as I read these comments, I hung up straight away!
Looked at my phone and had a missed call from this number, they must have called and hung up straight away because my phone didn't even ring. Called back, could hear only music nothing at all.
Rang a few times and stopped before I could answer. Don't recognize number.
Reverseau
Telephone scammers try to steal your money or personal information. Scams may come through phone calls from real people, robocalls, or text messages.
Call or message may be a scam if:
You're asked for personal information or money;
Text messages tell you to urgently click a link or call a number;
The call or text pretends to be from someone you trust like your phone company or bank;
You're being threatened or made to feel scared;
The caller wants to access and control your computer.
To protect yourself:
Don't answer if you don't know who it is. Let the call go to voicemail.
If a caller leaves a message claiming to be from known organisation, cross check the number the call came from against the organisation's official website.
Never share any personal information about yourself or your bank details.
Don't click on any links. Never let a stranger take control of your computer.
Do not send any money.
Block calls on your mobile phone. Your phone company can tell you how to block calls to your home phone.
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08 9460 8440 is a Fixed Line Telephone Number which is located in Perth, WA 6000 and could be provided by AAPT Limited.
However, number 08 9460 8440 might be spoofed by scammers who will manipulate the number so that the call appears to be coming from a local or well-known phone number, making it more likely to be trusted or answered.
Until now, phone number 0894608440 has received 26 reports with an average rating of 1.88 out of 5 and the most recent user rating left for this phone number was 4 out of 5. If you have a different experience with this number, please leave your own review.
So far, Caller ID 0894608440 has a history of being a scam call. In total, this number has been found to be fraudulent 17 times. The last time this phone number was reported as a scam was on 21 September 2017.
The number 08 9460 8440 could also be written in many formats such as 0894608440, (08) 9460 8440, 08 94608440, +61894608440, 0061894608440, 01161894608440, +61 8 9460 8440, 00 61 8 9460 8440, 011 61 8 9460 8440.
Luby
It's WA housing centre.
Haywood
Some posted it is HBF. It is not HBF.
24 hour home, car and travel insurance claims, call 1300 559 867.
133 423 standard call.
For international enquiries, call +61 8 9265 6111.
Bonillas
If you have a cell phone and use Gmail, Yahoo Mail, iCloud, Dropbox, Evernote, Facebook, Twitter and the websites of banks and countless other web services, you are at risk of being hacked, having your money stolen, having sensitive information exposed and being blackmailed.
With just your phone number and a little bit of what’s called “social engineering” in which a hacker doesn’t necessarily need technical knowledge but just to convince a customer service rep that they are you, a maliciously intentioned person can break into all the above accounts and more.
And they have been doing just that, stealing money, blackmailing people with sensitive information, taking over social media and embarrassing their targets, or getting access to private documents such as tax returns and passport numbers.
It starts by getting some readily available information about you like maybe address, number, birthday or last four of your Social Security Number and giving some combination of them and a plausible story to a telco customer service rep who then lets them into your account where they then proceed to have your phone number forwarded to their phone or “ported” to another carrier and the hacker’s device.
Then the phone hijacker simply goes to, say, your Gmail or your online bank account, tries to log in as you but clicks “forgot the password” and resets the password by getting a code texted to your phone number, which is now directing all its messages to their device. Then they are in your account — and you are locked out.
In an article yesterday, I described the many ways that hackers have done this in recent months to holders of cryptocurrencies like bitcoin and Ether, but this crime can be perpetrated on anyone who uses the most ubiquitous web services — Gmail, iCloud, Facebook, online banking, PayPal, Dropbox and many others.
As you can read in the story, the telcos are behind the curve in procedures on preventing phone hijackings, so you’ll have to take your own measures to protect your phone number from the grubby hands of phone hijackers.
Additionally, a wide range of companies from financial institutions to email providers use this passcode-by-text security method, which has known weaknesses. Called two-factor authentication via SMS, it requires a password, which in authentication theory is one factor — something you know — and sends a code to you via text message, with the phone being a second factor — something you have. You enter the code and gain access to your account.
But when used for password recovery and reset, they don’t even need to enter the first factor to have the codes sent to them. With just one factor (the code), they create a new password for themselves, and now can do whatever they like with your account.
The fact that your phone number is used for security but the telcos are not safeguarding them has created the perfect opportunity for hackers, who have so far made off with millions of dollars’ worth of cryptocurrency. But they could just as easily perpetrate these crimes against anyone with a cellphone who uses any of the above services.
Makris
Have had multiple calls from them, when I answered it just played music.
Diel
Got a missed call from this number.
Called it back, went straight to recorded music. Just hung up after a few seconds must be scam if they ring do not answer.
Leek
I answered and they asked for my husband I said no he wasn't here and they hung up I tried calling back to music only.
Birdsong
Got a missed call from this number.
Called it back, went straight to recorded music. Just hung up after a few seconds.
Carstens
Called twice in the space of a minute. I answered both calls but the caller terminated as soon as I answered.
Maloy
This is for Western Australian house financing, called my husband after he entered a competition, they were trying to set up a meeting to discuss home loans.
Acres
This number is giving me many calls. I always missed the calls so I don't know what would happen but after reading all these comments I'm happy to miss the calls.
Kwiecinski
Got a call today. They said hello.
Is this...... I said yes, then they hung up.
Tried calling back but no.
Ring tone...
Fells
It's HBF INSURANCE.
Lynam
Answered the call but they hung up straight away.
Collin
11 calls in two days just music - didn't answer them at first once I realised it's a scam - now I answer to cost them the call but blow a whistle as loud as I can into it. Then hang up. Stuff them.
Deschamps
I wrote a $15000 competition form @ carousel Cannington with WA House Financing and received a call from this number asking my name and add and told me that I qualify for the competition and might receive another call in months time if I win. But I think it's a sham.
Arms
I answered a call from this number she said is this (and she stated my name) I said yes and then she hung up. I tried to ring back numerous times but it was a busy line. Worried now that they may have my personal info.
Jex
Picked up phone and just heard music playing.
Konig
Hung up just as I answered the call. I rang them back and it just plays music.
Germain
Got a call from this no, when I picked they hang up, when I called back just heard music.
Martina
This number has rang me twice on different days. Both times my phone didn't ring. Just said I had a miss called. Pretty sure there scammers. I haven't rang back.
Henney
Didn't even hear my phone go off, I'm hoping they haven't got any data or information from me by calling them back. As soon as I read these comments, I hung up straight away!
Andreas
Looked at my phone and had a missed call from this number, they must have called and hung up straight away because my phone didn't even ring. Called back, could hear only music nothing at all.
Blaker
Had a missed call when it didn't even ring! Rang them back just music no person ?
Hutchins
Got a call, they hung up rang back and it plays music. Probably scammers.
Drenth
Looked at my phone and had a missed call from this number, they must have called and hung up straight away because my phone didn't even ring.
Goodwin
Rang a few times and stopped before I could answer. Don't recognize number.
Reverseau
Telephone scammers try to steal your money or personal information. Scams may come through phone calls from real people, robocalls, or text messages.
Call or message may be a scam if:
To protect yourself: