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 46 reports across 38 distinct numbers in Northern Territory - a significant increase of 820% compared to March 2026.
The leading classification was Scam at 28%.
Most reports came from Noonamah, followed by Darwin.
NT's 28% scam rate tracked close to the national average of 24%.
Suspicious and Uncertain actually outpaced scam this month, making the overall classification mix broader than usual. The NT data dashboard has up-to-date numbers and classifications.
Classification Breakdown
How people in NT classified the numbers they reported this month.
Scam led at 28% in April 2026, compared to Nuisance at 40% the month before.
Top Reporting Areas
Areas in Northern Territory with the most reports this month.
Noonamah generated 45 reports - more than double Darwin's 1. See the area pages above or the NT data dashboard for full breakdowns.
Month-to-Month Comparison
Compared to March 2026, Northern Territory saw a significant increase of 820% in report volume.
Seasonal Context
April saw a 820% jump in reports compared to the prior month. Spikes this size usually trace back to one or two high-volume campaigns entering the dataset.
Notable Changes
Scam accounted for 28% of classified reports in April.
Noonamah (45 reports) and Darwin (1) remained the busiest areas despite the overall increase.
Trends & Observations
Several numbers collected reports in a short time frame and were quickly classified as scam by contributors.
Numbers Picking Up Reports Quickly
1 number in NT picked up multiple reports in a short period this month, which typically indicates active call campaigns.
Flagged numbers averaged 3 reports each, suggesting these campaigns are still in early stages.
Mixed Classifications
Some numbers got both scam and non-scam reports during April 2026. This can happen when a legitimate number is being spoofed, when a business number starts getting used for something else, or when people simply aren't sure what the call was about. These are worth keeping an eye on.
Safety Tips
- Don't call back unknown 08 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 Northern 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 Northern Territory (NT).
- 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 NT data dashboard.