Executive Summary
Based on community reports submitted to Reverseau between 1-31 July 2020. Classifications and patterns below come directly from what people reported.
Contributors submitted 73 reports across 60 distinct numbers in Queensland - a significant increase of 49% compared to June 2020.
The leading classification was Spam at 26%.
Most reports came from Brisbane, followed by Southport and Beenleigh.
QLD's 19% scam rate sat 9 points below the national average of 28%.
Spam and Nuisance 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 26% in July 2020, compared to Scam at 31% the month before.
Top Reporting Areas
Areas in Queensland with the most reports this month.
Brisbane generated 46 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 June 2020, Queensland saw a significant increase of 49% in report volume.
Seasonal Context
July saw a 49% 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
Spam made up 26% of classified reports in July, with scam at 19%.
Brisbane (46 reports) and Southport (9) 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 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.
Previous Month's Flagged Numbers
Numbers that were trending in June 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 1-31 July 2020. All data is aggregated and anonymised.
- Source: First-hand reports from the community.
- Scope: Numbers allocated to Queensland (QLD).
- Period: 1-31 July 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.