Executive Summary
Based on community reports submitted to Reverseau between 1-31 January 2021. Classifications and patterns below come directly from what people reported.
Contributors submitted 57 reports across 54 distinct numbers in Queensland - a moderate increase of 6% compared to December 2020.
The leading classification was Scam at 26%.
Most reports came from Brisbane, followed by Southport and Redcliffe.
QLD's 26% scam rate sat 21 points below the national average of 47%.
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.
Scam led at 26% in January 2021, compared to 31% the month before.
Top Reporting Areas
Areas in Queensland with the most reports this month.
Brisbane generated 29 reports - more than double Southport's 9. See the area pages above or the QLD data dashboard for full breakdowns.
Month-to-Month Comparison
Compared to December 2020, Queensland saw a moderate increase of 6% in report volume.
Seasonal Context
Report volume edged up 6% in January. A moderate increase like this is common when new number ranges start attracting attention.
Notable Changes
Scam accounted for 26% of classified reports in January.
Report distribution across Queensland stayed consistent, with Brisbane (29) and Southport (9) on top.
Trends & Observations
No unusual reporting patterns for this period.
Previous Month's Flagged Numbers
Numbers that were trending in December 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 1-31 January 2021. All data is aggregated and anonymised.
- Source: First-hand reports from the community.
- Scope: Numbers allocated to Queensland (QLD).
- Period: 1-31 January 2021.
- 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.