A text claimed I owed $508.78 to my bank and urged me to call the number—obviously a scam.
Scammer SMS pretending to be Westpac – how to protect yourself! - +64 800 888 125 (0800 888 125)
Summary — +64800888125
Caller Name: Scammer
Caller Type: Scam
Location: New Zealand — New Zealand
Reviews: 12
Carrier: —, Region: New Zealand
Expert Opinion
Messages that claim you owe money to Westpac and direct you to call 0800 888 125 often turn out to be scams. The text typically provides an amount, lacks any account details, and urges an immediate call, which is a classic red flag. Before responding, open your official banking app or website to check for genuine alerts, and never share personal info over a cold call. Block the sender, report the number to your carrier and to consumer protection agencies, and consider enabling two‑factor authentication on your accounts. Staying skeptical and verifying independently keeps you safe from scam attempts and financial loss.
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Location: New Zealand — New Zealand
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Recent Reports for 0800 888 125
A text from 8442 claims I owe $781.26, lists a phone number (0800 888 125) for payment, but offers no payment instructions. I won’t dial it—looks like a scam.
A text claimed my account was overdue, but I don't even bank with Westpac.
The scammer posing as a debt collection agency was obviously fraudulent.
Got a text claiming a $445.00 balance due, but after checking it's a bogus alert—ignore it and verify with your bank, bro.
These messages keep popping up claiming I owe Westpac, but it's pure scam, you know.
A counterfeit Westpac account was used to request payment.
This so‑called "Scammer" kept sending SMS spam with shady links. Definitely a nuisance and should be blocked.
Someone pretended to be WestPac, claiming my accounts were overdue; I ignored it and have already reported the scam to Westpac.
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Looks like spam fraud pretending to be Westpac, ignore it, FYI.
I received a text claiming I owe 624.13 on an account, but it gave no details about which account or where to pay, just told me to call the number; my online banking shows no overdue balances
Got a text stating the credit card is past due and asks for a $91 payment, with a note to call Westpac at 0800888125. I’m refusing. 1) They never disclose this, just add fees. 2) I’ve never received a text like this nor opted in. 3) An actual overdue balance would be far higher than $91.
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