I received a message saying: Bank of Melbourne Alert: Card ending in **** has been blocked due to an attempted transaction at 'SEARCHRESULT2512801885' for $1.45 at 19:17. If you recognise the transaction, reply 'Yes' to have your card unblocked. Otherwise, reply 'No' to have a Bank of Melbourne agent contact you.

I instantly called my bank, she seemed to think it was a legitimate message and told me I need to call the fraud line which is open between 8am to 4:30pm 1300 301 217.

I would NEVER reply to one of these texts, have been scammed before and it’s a pain in the butt so even if it seems legit ALWAYS CALL YOUR BANK! Worth it just to be sure

Received similar message to those here. I did NOT reply to it, but rang the bank on their (report) fraud number. Still not sure whether the SMS came from a spammer or the bank, but there had been a fraudulent attack (someone had tried to link my card to their account) - which the bank recognised, and they had really cancelled my card immediately. Like many others on this website, I would strongly recommend NOT replying to the text with 'yes' or 'no' (regardless of whether it's genuine or not) and just phone the bank ASAP (even if you have 15 minutes on-hold, as I did). The bank will also be able to explain exactly what happened.

I’m seeing a lot of mixed messages here, I replied and they said I’d get a call from a fraud officer in 60 mins, this is at 18:50. It was a real transaction from Westpac but it’s very suspicious as I’ve had some fraud payments and never got this message before. Doubt I’ll get a call from a ‘fraud officer’ at 8pm.

Caller: text

I just received a text, checked my bank and the details were correct. Rang St George customer service, the text is legit. NEVER click on a link, it's the "text yes or no" message from this number. Bank of Melbourne, St George and Westpac all under the same company. Random $70 charge they have to wait til moved from pending to dispute. If they didn't text, I'd never notice

This is a scam
I received a message saying that they
Do not reply to their message

Caller: Westpac

Not a fraud. Our Westpac cc have now been cancelled and new ones issued. I called Westpac myself. Don't trust the comments saying it's a fraud. Plenty here confirming it's not. I wouldn't have answered the call though - I called the number on Westpac website. Just call your bank, easier than guessing.

Caller: Westpac Alert on 0429 933 739 text message

im confirming that Westpac do send text messages from mobile 0429 933 739 regarding possible fraudulant transactions I had this confirmed when I called them twice Once on 132032 and also on 1300 651 089

Caller: Westpac

This is not a scam message. Please contact the bank through your app.

Caller: St George Bank

Not a scam, I received a text from this number for a blocked transaction, and I called the bank, and they said this number is from them.

A lot of guesses in the responses here. I received a text, checked my account, responded to the text, called westpac (that is the origin of this text and number). Westpac confirmed the text, the transaction and acknowledged my earlier response. Don’t comment here unless you are certain of your facts.

Not a scam. I received a text this morning from this number. I rang Westpac. They said they’d sent me a text early this morning and had details of the text. Best to contact banks directly in any circumstance but some people carrying on here obviously have never followed up on the call. Facts before fiction, second guessing and poor advice.

NOT A SCAM, Wespac message alerting fraudulent transaction. Replied NO and got a call from Westpac and cancelled card.

Caller: Caller: Westpac

This is a legitimate Westpac fraud notification number. St George is a sub-brand of Westpac and also share the use of this number.
Not a scam.

Caller: 0429 933 739

not a scam, BankSA text message regarding a transaction on my card that I didn't do, I rang them rather then waiting for their call. and yes all legit.

Caller: Via text message

This is a SCAM and a hacker alert. I received a fraudulent text message pretending to be from Westpac. I never replied to the text message or clicked any links. I immediately called Westpac to double check. Sure enough there was an unknown transaction done on my CC, so I blocked the card and they will send me a new one.

Caller: St George

Not a scam - it’s part of anti fraud. For those that are confused, St George and Westpac are one and the same - westpac bought them in 2008

Caller: westpac

I also thought it was a scam, but phoned Westpac & i checked my acct, and have 9 pending fraudulent transactions. I have blocked my account.

Looked dodgy so I rang the bank on their 1300 number. Was legit - my card was being attacked so a block was put in place. Great service from Westpac. Thank you!

It is legit. Got a text from St George to say that there was fraudulent transactions on my card. Upon checking my account, yes there was.

Caller: Westpac

NOT as scam. Westpac and St George are the same bank as Westpac owns St George. I had a string of messages from this number just politely informing me about genuine transactions and that no reply was needed if I was the one who made them. But then one came up that I definitely didn’t make, and the Westpac fraud team intercepted it. I logged into my online banking and my credit card was wiped out by these fraudulent payments.

If you get this message and you are still unsure, at least log into your internet banking and check. Chances are that the transaction mentioned in the SMS will be on your list of pending transactions, and your available balance will be much lower.