Executive Summary
Based on community reports submitted to Reverseau between 1-30 April 2020. Classifications and patterns below come directly from what people reported.
Contributors submitted 21 reports across 20 distinct numbers in Queensland - a notable decrease of 58% compared to March 2020.
The leading classification was Spam at 33%.
Most reports came from Brisbane, followed by Southport and Caloundra.
QLD's 24% scam rate sat 8 points below the national average of 32%.
Spam and Uncertain actually outpaced scam this month, making the overall classification mix broader than usual. The QLD data dashboard has up-to-date numbers and classifications.
Classification Breakdown
How people in QLD classified the numbers they reported this month.
Spam led at 33% in April 2020, compared to 30% the month before.
Top Reporting Areas
Areas in Queensland with the most reports this month.
Brisbane led with 13 reports, Southport followed at 7. See the area pages above or the QLD data dashboard for full breakdowns.
Month-to-Month Comparison
Compared to March 2020, Queensland saw a notable decrease of 58% in report volume.
Seasonal Context
The 58% 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 24%.
Even with the 58% drop statewide, Brisbane still logged 13 reports - the decline was spread across most areas.
Trends & Observations
No unusual reporting patterns for this period.
Previous Month's Flagged Numbers
Numbers that were trending in March 2020 - did they continue or go quiet?
Nothing unusual stood out in Queensland 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 07 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 Queensland.
- Look up numbers on Reverseau before calling back.
How We Compiled This
Built from community reports submitted to Reverseau between 1-30 April 2020. All data is aggregated and anonymised.
- Source: First-hand reports from the community.
- Scope: Numbers allocated to Queensland (QLD).
- Period: 1-30 April 2020.
- 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 QLD data dashboard.