Executive Summary
Based on community reports submitted to Reverseau between 1-31 January 2020. Classifications and patterns below come directly from what people reported.
Contributors submitted 64 reports across 55 distinct numbers in Queensland - relatively stable levels compared to December 2019.
The leading classification was Uncertain at 28%.
Most reports came from Brisbane, followed by Southport and Redcliffe.
QLD's 25% scam rate tracked close to the national average of 22%.
Uncertain and Spam 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.
Uncertain led at 28% - unchanged from December 2019.
Top Reporting Areas
Areas in Queensland with the most reports this month.
Brisbane generated 39 reports - more than double Southport's 7. See the area pages above or the QLD data dashboard for full breakdowns.
Month-to-Month Comparison
Compared to December 2019, Queensland saw relatively stable levels in report volume.
Seasonal Context
January volume held steady compared to the prior month - no major campaigns appeared or dropped off.
Notable Changes
Uncertain made up 28% of classified reports in January, with scam at 25%.
Report distribution across Queensland stayed consistent, with Brisbane (39) and Southport (7) on top.
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 3 reports each, suggesting these campaigns are still in early stages.
Mixed Classifications
Some numbers got both scam and non-scam reports during January 2020. 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.
Previous Month's Flagged Numbers
Numbers that were trending in December 2019 - 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 1-31 January 2020. All data is aggregated and anonymised.
- Source: First-hand reports from the community.
- Scope: Numbers allocated to Queensland (QLD).
- Period: 1-31 January 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.