SMSHigh Risk

Hi Mum / Hi Dad Scam

This text is a classic fraudulent attempt to impersonate a family member. Do not engage or send money.

95/100

High Risk

Scam risk score based on AI analysis and community reports

Warning Signs Detected

1 indicators identified

Impersonation of a Family Member

The sender claims to be your child using an unfamiliar number to avoid verification and create urgency.

What To Do If You Received This

Do not reply to the text message. Call your child on their actual, known phone number to verify their safety. Do not save the new number to your contacts or message it on WhatsApp. Block the sender's number on your phone. Report the message by forwarding it to 7726.

Report Details

Channel: SMS
Org Impersonated: None
Risk Score: 95/100
First Reported: 10 Jul 2026
Reports Received: 1
Warning Signs: 1

Original Message (Reference)

Anonymised copy of the original message — included for reference

[Analysed from image] This text is a classic fraudulent attempt to impersonate a family member. Do not engage or send money.