Executive Summary
Based on community reports submitted to Reverseau between 1-29 February 2020. Classifications and patterns below come directly from what people reported.
Contributors submitted 50 reports across 45 distinct numbers in Queensland - a notable decrease of 22% compared to January 2020.
The leading classification was Spam at 38%.
Most reports came from Brisbane, followed by Nambour and Roma.
QLD's 16% scam rate tracked close to the national average of 20%.
Spam and Legitimate 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 38% in February 2020, compared to Uncertain at 28% the month before.
Top Reporting Areas
Areas in Queensland with the most reports this month.
Brisbane generated 34 reports - more than double Nambour's 2. See the area pages above or the QLD data dashboard for full breakdowns.
Month-to-Month Comparison
Compared to January 2020, Queensland saw a notable decrease of 22% in report volume.
Seasonal Context
The 22% drop in February is substantial. This often follows a particularly active prior month - elevated periods tend to revert.
Notable Changes
Spam made up 38% of classified reports in February, with scam at 16%.
Even with the 22% drop statewide, Brisbane still logged 34 reports - the decline was spread across most areas.
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 QLD picked up multiple reports in a short period this month, which typically indicates active call campaigns.
Flagged numbers averaged 4 reports each, suggesting these campaigns are still in early stages.
Previous Month's Flagged Numbers
Numbers that were trending in January 2020 - did they continue or go quiet?
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 1-29 February 2020. All data is aggregated and anonymised.
- Source: First-hand reports from the community.
- Scope: Numbers allocated to Queensland (QLD).
- Period: 1-29 February 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.