Executive Summary
Based on community reports submitted to Reverseau between 1-30 April 2026. Classifications and patterns below come directly from what people reported.
Contributors submitted 9 reports across 7 distinct numbers in Australian Capital Territory - a notable decrease of 84% compared to March 2026.
The leading classification was Spam at 33%.
Most reports came from Canberra.
ACT's 22% scam rate tracked close to the national average of 24%.
Spam and Uncertain actually outpaced scam this month, making the overall classification mix broader than usual. The ACT data dashboard has up-to-date numbers and classifications.
Classification Breakdown
How people in ACT classified the numbers they reported this month.
Spam led at 33% in April 2026, compared to Scam at 33% the month before.
Top Reporting Areas
Areas in Australian Capital Territory with the most reports this month.
Month-to-Month Comparison
Compared to March 2026, Australian Capital Territory saw a notable decrease of 84% in report volume.
Seasonal Context
The 84% drop in April is substantial. This often follows a particularly active prior month - elevated periods tend to revert.
Notable Changes
Spam made up 33% of classified reports in April, with scam at 22%.
Trends & Observations
No unusual reporting patterns for this period.
Previous Month's Flagged Numbers
Numbers that were trending in March 2026 - did they continue or go quiet?
Nothing unusual stood out in Australian Capital Territory during this period. That doesn't mean scam activity dropped - it could just mean things were steady across the board.
Safety Tips
- Don't call back unknown 02 numbers without checking them first.
- The ATO, Centrelink, and Medicare won't threaten you over the phone. If someone claims to be from a government agency, hang up and call the official number yourself.
- Don't tap payment or delivery links in texts from numbers you don't recognise.
- Got a suspicious call? Report it - every report helps other people in Australian Capital Territory.
- Look up numbers on Reverseau before calling back.
How We Compiled This
Built from community reports submitted to Reverseau between 1-30 April 2026. All data is aggregated and anonymised.
- Source: First-hand reports from the community.
- Scope: Numbers allocated to Australian Capital Territory (ACT).
- Period: 1-30 April 2026.
- Classifications: Chosen by the person who reported the number.
- Limitations: This is what people reported, not verified telecom records. Volume depends on how many people use the platform.
More detail on our methodology page. Full dataset on the ACT data dashboard.