Reported Suspicious Phone Numbers in Australian Capital Territory (ACT)

Community-classified suspicious phone number intelligence for Australian Capital Territory, aggregated from first-hand resident reports. Canberra metropolitan region accounts for the majority of reported suspicious activity in ACT, followed by Paddys River and Parkes growth corridors.

ACT Suspicious Snapshot

Total Reports
1,841
Unique Numbers
1,157
% of National
1%
30-Day Change
-43%

Last updated: 2 March 2026

ACT vs National Comparison

Australian Capital Territory accounts for 1% of national suspicious reports. Suspicious activity in ACT declined 43% over the past 30 days, while national activity declined 21% over the same period.

This comparison provides analytical context for understanding whether ACT reporting trends are tracking, outpacing, or lagging behind the national baseline. View the national suspicious report for full cross-state analysis.

Latest Suspicious Reports in ACT

Most recently reported suspicious phone numbers from Australian Capital Territory community submissions.

Phone NumberLocalityRisk LevelReported
(02) 5110 8245 Canberra Medium 27 Feb 2026
(02) 5110 8245 Canberra Medium 24 Feb 2026
(02) 5154 8825 Canberra Low 20 Feb 2026
(02) 6189 3431 Canberra Low 19 Feb 2026
(02) 6189 3856 Canberra Low 10 Feb 2026
(02) 6188 6989 Canberra Medium 8 Feb 2026
(02) 5850 2836 Parkes Medium 4 Feb 2026
(02) 6190 6937 Canberra Low 4 Feb 2026
(02) 6188 6968 Canberra Medium 4 Feb 2026
(02) 6140 6502 Canberra High 3 Feb 2026
(02) 5137 3644 Canberra Low 2 Feb 2026
(02) 6140 6502 Canberra High 1 Feb 2026
(02) 6189 9737 Canberra Medium 29 Jan 2026
(02) 5121 9456 Canberra Low 29 Jan 2026
(02) 6190 9397 Canberra High 29 Jan 2026
(02) 6140 6502 Canberra High 28 Jan 2026
(02) 5123 7900 Canberra Medium 28 Jan 2026
(02) 6189 9736 Canberra High 28 Jan 2026
(02) 6190 9397 Canberra High 22 Jan 2026
(02) 6188 4645 Canberra Medium 21 Jan 2026

Risk levels are dynamically calculated based on cumulative report frequency and classification signals within the community reporting network.

Most Reported Suspicious Numbers in ACT

Top 20 in ACT · Last 30 Days

These numbers have received the highest concentration of suspicious reports from Australian Capital Territory residents, ranked by cumulative community report volume.

All top-reported numbers originate from the 02 prefix range.

Suspicious Patterns in Australian Capital Territory

ACT-Specific Suspicious Narratives

Community reports from Australian Capital Territory indicate suspicious phone number activity consistent with national patterns, adjusted for the state's population distribution and telecommunications infrastructure. Reported numbers are monitored for classification convergence as community data accumulates.

  • National pattern alignment — Australian Capital Territory suspicious reports broadly track national trends with state-specific volume variations
  • Metropolitan concentration — The majority of reports originate from Australian Capital Territory's urban centres, consistent with population density effects
  • Prefix distribution — Activity spans mobile (04) and landline prefixes associated with Australian Capital Territory's area codes

These narratives align with concentrated activity across the 02 prefix range in the greater Canberra region. Activity is most concentrated in Canberra metropolitan exchanges (02), with secondary clustering observed across Paddys River and Parkes.

How to Report Suspicious Numbers in ACT

If you have received a suspicious call in Australian Capital Territory, reporting helps protect other residents by building community intelligence and accelerating classification convergence.

  • Scamwatch (ACCC) — National scam reporting and awareness
  • ACMA — Australian telecommunications regulator
  • Access Canberra — Australian Capital Territory consumer protection (13 22 81)
  • Reverseau — Community-driven reporting to strengthen classification intelligence for ACT

Each community report contributes to faster classification convergence. Even if a number has already been reported, additional submissions from different experiences strengthen the intelligence layer and improve accuracy for all Australian Capital Territory residents.

Frequently Asked Questions

What should I do about a suspicious call in Australian Capital Territory?

Do not return calls to unfamiliar numbers exhibiting suspicious patterns. If the caller claims to represent an organisation, verify independently using officially published contact details. Report the number to help build community intelligence for ACT.

Are silent calls dangerous?

Silent calls typically indicate automated number validation — systems dial numbers to confirm which are active. While not immediately dangerous, they often precede targeted scam campaigns. Report silent calls to help build pattern intelligence.

Why do I keep getting missed calls from Australian Capital Territory numbers?

Single-ring missed calls from 02 numbers may be part of a callback scam or automated number validation. Operators use these techniques to confirm active numbers before launching targeted campaigns. Avoid returning calls to unfamiliar numbers and report them to help build ACT community intelligence.

This intelligence is derived from community-submitted reports within Australian Capital Territory and represents collective classification rather than legal determination. All data is processed in accordance with Reverseau’s classification methodology, which prioritises transparency and consensus-based assessment.

For official telecommunications safety advice, refer to the ACMA, Scamwatch (ACCC), and Access Canberra.

Data coverage: 2014–Present · Last reviewed: 2 March 2026 · Source: Community-submitted reports · Scope: Australian Capital Territory, Australia