Heads up, there's a bogus claim I supposedly made a PayPal purchase—just so you know.
Phony Bank Alerts: Scam Texts Exposed! - +61 476 145 340 (0476 145 340)
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Have you ever received a text that seems too urgent to ignore, only to realize it's a trap? These messages from +61476145340 impersonate trusted entities like banks, PayPal, or delivery services to trick recipients into clicking malicious links or sharing details. Common tactics include fake payment alerts, unauthorized transaction warnings, and bogus gift vouchers leading to phishing sites. Always verify suspicious texts directly with the company using official channels—never reply or click links. Report to authorities like the ACCC in Australia or Netsafe in NZ, and enable spam blocking on your phone to stay safe. Forward examples to scam-watch services for broader protection.
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Recent Reports for 0476 145 340
Received a text alleging I had made a payment to PayPal; it's a scam.
A text claimed Wise would debit NZ$2,000 on 12/05/22, urging a visit to wisecancellationnz.com to view or cancel. Clearly a scam designed to provoke panic; I avoided clicking.
A message alleged a Transferwise transfer of NZ$4,000 slated for 12 April 2022 to M Ally. Since February 2021, Transferwise operates as Wise. This turned out to be a scam; the full text wasn’t opened.
The caller pretended to represent my bank and claimed an illegal transaction was occurring, using an Australian number while we reside in NZ – clearly a scam.
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The message claimed to be from my bank, yet my bank is in NZ and the number is Australian.
Fraudster.
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FYI, they used my name and warned of a delivery on its way with a shady link—avoid clicking!
Someone posed as NetBank, warned of an unauthorized payment, and supplied a link resembling CommBank's site – do not enter any details; it's a counterfeit page.
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Someone alleged my Commonwealth account was at risk, yet I don’t possess such an account.
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FYI, a text addressed me by first name said I earned a $500 gift voucher after my last purchase, but it omitted any company and included a weird link that my antivirus flagged as phishing (caisseavin.com).
A PayPal‑related scam attempts to obtain personal details to steal credit‑card funds; confronting them results in a hung‑up.
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Heads up, they broadcast job offers with a link you’re supposed to click.
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By the way, they pretended I bought a laptop and are pushing me to call a helpline to dispute it.
Just so you know, I received a text saying I supposedly bought a 4K laptop—totally a scam.
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