Looks pretty dodgy, definitely a scam, man.
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The analysis of the comments and caller information reveals that the caller with the number +61488863444 is likely involved in scam activities, with multiple users reporting receiving fake messages claiming to be from Google or related to road collisions. The messages often contain malicious links or requests for personal information, indicating a potential phishing attempt. Many users have marked the number as "unsafe" and warned others not to respond to the messages. The consistency of the reports suggests a coordinated effort to deceive and exploit individuals, making it essential to exercise caution when interacting with this number.
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Recent Reports for 0488 863 444
Got a bogus message about a road accident promising $25,000; apparently $15,000 wasn’t enough to lure anyone :) Don't reply, seriously.
Phishing alert: a text claiming "Google is verifying the phone number of this device as part of setup" includes a malicious link.
Message flagged as a scam: "Google is verifying the phone# of this device as part of setup," accompanied by a malicious URL.
Received a phishing text claiming "(Rn7SY2jaQ3v6) Google is re‑verifying the phone # of this device" and a shady link, yep.
Fraudsters.
Message alleges it's from Google attempting to verify my phone number.
Following the activation of my new number, I experienced issues with internet connectivity and received a message from Optus about an expired link, leading me to suspect a scam.
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A mysterious message was received, and despite attempts to investigate, the identity of the sender and their intentions remain unknown, with potential involvement of Telstra and email account issues
During a call at 1am, the speaker claimed to be from Google and attempted to verify a secondary phone number, raising suspicions of a scam.
Some guy rang me up claimin' to be from Google, said they needed to verify my phone number. Not shure what's goin' on but seems sus to me.
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Scam alert!!!!!!
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So weird and suspisous!!
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Got a fake scam msg from them saying Google needs to verify my phon for setup. Beware of the link!!
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Fake Google caller. Anothor scam
Pretends to represent Google.
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That number feels unsafe, watch out.
A recorded message in Chinese was played, but the caller's identity remains unknown, suggesting a potential scam.
I got a SMS saying Google was re-verifying my phone number, but I didnt click on the link, I will delete the SMS, it's probably a scam.
This number appeard on my billing account, while my son was in class, they tried to scam call him, thats really low.
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Discovered the number while reviewing my usage logs.
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Other
It seems this issue has persisted for ages, and apparently someone has hacked me for the past four months, with my carrier unable to help… hope to meet you someday!
The caller falsely claimed to be a representative of Google
A caller falsely claiming to be from Google sent a verification code and attempted to trick the recipient into responding
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I think a 'bad' app with phone permissions sent auto text from my phone to this number, I never sent any texts, both my SIM cards were debited.
The line was sketchy, trying to push a Google verification scam. I blocked it, nope.
I recieved a message saying Google was verifying my phone number, but my phone dont even have a SIM card, it's just hotspotted for playing games, ironicly.
Looks like a scam, right?
A caller pretended to be from Google, but it is clear that this was a scam attempt
It's a scam—avoid responding.
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