Executive Summary
This report analyses community-submitted telecommunications safety data across New South Wales between 1–31 March 2026. All classifications, trend observations, and regional patterns are derived from first-hand community intelligence aggregated through the Reverseau platform.
New South Wales recorded 2 community reports across 2 unique phone numbers during the reporting period. Compared to February 2026, reporting volume showed a notable decrease of 100%, while 2 numbers remained under active community monitoring throughout the month.
Uncertain remains the most frequently assigned community classification at 50% of categorised reports, with a scam classification ratio of 50% across all submissions. A classification shift was observed: Uncertain displaced Scam as the dominant category, which may indicate a transition in active campaign strategies or a change in community reporting behaviour.
Geographically, reporting activity was concentrated in Bankstown, followed by Sydney. Reporting activity was broadly distributed across Bankstown and Sydney, with no single locality dominating the reporting landscape.
March often sees elevated activity as end-of-quarter financial scams emerge. Business impersonation and invoice fraud campaigns tend to peak during this period.
With scam classifications representing 50% of reports, the data indicates active but not overwhelming targeting levels within New South Wales. Residents are encouraged to report suspicious telecommunications activity and consult the NSW data dashboard for real-time classification and trend data.
Why This Matters
The proportion of scam-classified reports at 50% indicates active but evolving targeting patterns across New South Wales. Understanding these patterns at a community level enables faster identification of emerging campaign types and reduces the window between first contact and community-wide awareness. Sustained reporting activity across multiple localities strengthens the collective intelligence foundation, allowing classification convergence to accelerate as more residents contribute first-hand safety data to the NSW reporting ecosystem.
Scam Category Breakdown
Community classification distribution across NSW for the period 1–31 March 2026. Classifications are assigned by reporting users based on their direct experience with each number.
Uncertain accounted for 50% of categorised reports during March 2026. In February 2026, Scam held the top position with 38% of classifications. A classification shift was observed: Uncertain displaced Scam as the dominant category, which may indicate a transition in active campaign strategies or a change in community reporting behaviour.
Most Affected Areas in New South Wales
Localities with the highest concentration of community reports during 1–31 March 2026. Each locality links to its dedicated intelligence page with full classification breakdowns and number listings.
Reporting activity was broadly distributed across Bankstown and Sydney, with no single locality dominating the reporting landscape. For detailed locality-level analysis, visit the individual area pages linked above or explore the NSW data dashboard.
Month-to-Month Comparison
Compared to February 2026, New South Wales experienced a notable decrease of 100% in community reporting volume. Overall activity has decreased, with minimal monitoring coverage across the state.
Seasonal Context
March often sees elevated activity as end-of-quarter financial scams emerge. Business impersonation and invoice fraud campaigns tend to peak during this period. The observed decrease of 100% may reflect seasonal reporting variation, reduced campaign activity, or shifts in community engagement patterns during this period.
Classification Movement
Uncertain classifications accounted for 50% of categorised reports in March, with scam-specific reports representing 50% of all submissions. These shifts in community classification patterns may reflect evolving campaign tactics, changes in the types of numbers being reported, or natural variation in reporting behaviour between periods. Monitoring classification movement over consecutive months provides a more reliable indicator of genuine trend shifts than any single-month comparison.
Regional Variation
Reporting distribution across New South Wales localities remained broadly consistent with prior periods, with Bankstown continuing as the primary reporting centre.
Service Type Distribution
Local Service numbers account for 100% of reported activity, reflecting the broader national pattern where mobile-originated calls dominate community safety reports. Residents should exercise particular caution with unsolicited calls from unfamiliar local service numbers.
Emerging Trends & Observations
Signal patterns remained within expected baseline parameters for the reporting period.
No significant signal escalations were detected during 1–31 March 2026 for New South Wales. Community reporting patterns remained within expected baseline parameters. This does not necessarily indicate reduced scam activity — it may reflect stable campaign patterns or consistent community reporting behaviour across the period.
Community Safety Guidance
- Do not return missed calls from unknown 02 numbers without verification.
- Verify any government agency claims through official websites or published contact numbers — the ATO, Centrelink, and Medicare will never threaten immediate action via phone.
- Avoid clicking payment or delivery links received via SMS from unrecognised senders.
- Report suspicious telecommunications activity to help build community safety intelligence for New South Wales.
- Check numbers on Reverseau before returning calls from unknown sources.
Data Methodology
This report is compiled from community-submitted telecommunications safety reports for the period 1–31 March 2026. All data is aggregated and anonymised before publication.
- Source: First-hand community reports submitted via Reverseau.
- Scope: Numbers with a registered allocation within New South Wales (NSW).
- Period: 1–31 March 2026 (calendar month).
- Classifications: Assigned by reporting users based on their direct experience.
- Limitations: Data reflects community perception, not verified telecommunications records. Reporting volumes are influenced by platform adoption and user engagement patterns.
For detailed methodology, see our methodology page. For the full analytical dataset, visit the NSW data dashboard.