(07) 3013 4500 - 0730134500 - Telemarketer or Fake SPER Calls: Protect Yourself from Scams

Confirmed with SPER that this is a long-running scam, don't give them any details

Bloke rang asking to verify identity, wanted full name DOB address and driver's license, claimed to be legit but seemed dodgy

(07) 3013 4500 - this number, if you actually read the page on qro.qld.gov.au/sper/contact-sper/ QRO stands for Queensland Revenue Office.

It clearly states the following:

Call 1300 365 635 during office hours.

If you are overseas, call us on +61 7 3013 4500.

Related to Queensland State Penalties Enforcement Registry, appears to be legitimate

Calls me every day, they say they are SPER and collecting for driving fines in Qld. Firstly I've never been to Queensland, neither has any vehicle I've owned, so there is no chance I have any fines. Secondly, they have threatened to cancel my license, which is hilarious, they can't cancel my license because it isn't a Qld license.

Voicemail saying my 91 year old mum should call about a fine and license suspension, she doesn't even drive

Called back and it was SPER saying a Queensland company used my number for unpaid debt. i'm in NSW so not connected to it. they removed my number from records. they said it's possible scammers are using numbers

Scam number linked to a foreign registered company masquerading as a Queensland company involved in fraudulent activities to extort money with threats.

Number related to SPER Queensland penalty enforcement, may result in losing driver's license if ignored

Caller pretended to be from SPER requesting personal identifying information

Getting calls but I don't even live in Queensland

Queensland Government SPER calling about unpaid fines

Seems to be SPER as also been receiving letters regarding the same issue for someone I know. Yes SPER, yes SCAM!

After missing call got text from SPER with 1300 number reference, appeared to be legitimate SPER communication

Got SMS saying my license suspended and debt won't go away. Checked with SPER and they didn't send it. Can't call the number back, replies say it's not monitored. Whole thing is a scam

Scam with penalty ID number, texts with fake 1300 number pretending to be legitimate authority, not real SPER

Call claiming to be from SPER representing Queensland Government but I'm in Victoria with no QLD connections, definitely a scam

pre-recorded message to someone named Joshua Michaels about Queensland Government State Penalties Enforcement Registry, seemed suspicious

SPER called about payment I made yesterday, provided helpful info and offered payment plan

caller claimed to be from SPER saying I had unpaid fines and license would be suspended in Queensland. Haven't been there in 15 years and don't have a QLD license

Confirmed this is SPER and not a scammer number.

Yes it's completely unethical highly doubt a government agency would act like this looks like a scam.

Its from someone claiming to be from SPER threatening to cancel my licence if I don't pay the fine for not voting. Given I haven't lived in Qld for ten years If you get anything in the mail or from this number take to a magistrates court, complain and contest.

Scam.

I didn't answer the call and I got a text saying my license has been suspended. Hilarious, since I've never had a license. Better luck next time, scammers.

I also received a phone call from this number that I didn't answer. Almost immediately I received an SMS from SPER telling me to call 1300185619 to get my licensce back. BUT I don't have a licence either and haven't had one for years.