Caller: Allegedly Westpac

Today I got a text message to enter verification code to access my "Share Files". I wasn't transacting shares. I googled the 1300 number it said to call if it wasn't you and it is a Westpac number. It sounds like this might sometimes be a genuine Westpac security text and sometimes not. If you genuinely need to enter a code when actually doing a transaction, the code arrives pretty much immediately. So if a code arrives and you are not doing anything with Westpac, then presume it to be a scam. UNLESS someone has got access to your account and tried something. This DID happen to me once with my credit card. I wasn't transacting at the time so thought it a scam too when I got a code text. Then, uncertain, I checked the account and a large sum of money had disappeared on a transaction. Presumably I could have lost another sum but this one required the verification code which of course I didn't do. Thanks to the code text, I managed to call the bank and cancel the transaction immediately. Phew! So it may be a scam, but if you are a Westpac customer, at least go to your accounts and double check all is okay. What I don't get though, is what is the scam? The only thing clickable in the text is the 1300 number. Might the link actually call a different number?? I'm not testing it.

Caller: NO NAME PROVIDED

"security Reminder: when using Online Banking never share your SMS codes with anyone, regardless of who they claim to be."

Maybe some rogue employee having second job as scammer using inside information.

Enter SMS code to access your digital card.Unexpected message ? Call 1300 655 505

Had to enter a verification code to log in to westpac live. Dont have a westpac acc. Definately a scam.

The SMS I received said
"security Reminder: when using Online Banking never hare your SMS codes with anyone, rgardless of who they claim to be."

There is no identification of sender. Scam for sure. Who the hell in this crumbling society takes any responsibility for the safety & security of the telecomms system? For sure & certain it aint the telcos & isps. And if Westpac DID send this message they should not be you supplier any longer.

Received text from this number. Believe its scam

you are a scammer yourself

Definitely a scam. Received message from this number referring to rejected online payment and asking me to call a particular number - but I’ve never had a Westpac account.

Westpac confirmation

Just received this message. I don't bank with Westpac and never have banked with them. Scam

Caller: 0448 222 001

definite scam. i do not bank with Westpac in any way shape or form. they would not be sending me a verification as part of a two-part verification process.

Not a scam
Its westpac code

Below is taken from Westpac website......

If you receive an SMS that you are suspicious of, you have not requested or you are not expecting, particularly Westpac Protect SMS Codes, please contact us immediately on 132 032 to confirm the authenticity of the message. Help protect yourself against scammers by not sharing your SMS codes.

Remember, Westpac will never send you a link to a sign in page or to access online banking directly.

You can report SMS scams by forwarding the hoax SMS messages to us on 0497 132 032.

However, if you believe your security has been compromised or you notice a transaction you did not make, contact us immediately on 132 032.

SMS confirmation

A message to contact Westpac Live RE banking.. SCAM

Claiming to be Westpac but I am not with Westpac. Basically saying the number has changed and have been getting these messages for a few weeks now

Scam did not ask for a verification code

scammer

safe WBC

2 messages - 1 A message providing a security code for Mobile banking device.
This is a repeat of a message received about 6 weeks ago (different code) from number 0427 444 440.
2nd message from 0448 222 001 SMS code to confirm payment of $200 to an account. None of this was actioned by me!
Must be some kind of SCAM.