Executive Summary
Based on community reports submitted to Reverseau between 1-30 June 2020. Classifications and patterns below come directly from what people reported.
Contributors submitted 22 reports across 19 distinct numbers in South Australia - a moderate increase of 10% compared to May 2020.
The leading classification was Scam at 27%.
Most reports came from Adelaide, followed by Bunbury and Woodside.
SA's 27% scam rate sat 8 points below the national average of 35%.
Nuisance and Legitimate actually outpaced scam this month, making the overall classification mix broader than usual. The SA data dashboard has up-to-date numbers and classifications.
Classification Breakdown
How people in SA classified the numbers they reported this month.
Scam led at 27% in June 2020, compared to 45% the month before.
Top Reporting Areas
Areas in South Australia with the most reports this month.
Adelaide generated 16 reports - more than double Bunbury's 2. See the area pages above or the SA data dashboard for full breakdowns.
Month-to-Month Comparison
Compared to May 2020, South Australia saw a moderate increase of 10% in report volume.
Seasonal Context
Report volume edged up 10% in June. A moderate increase like this is common when new number ranges start attracting attention.
Notable Changes
Scam accounted for 27% of classified reports in June.
Report distribution across South Australia stayed consistent, with Adelaide (16) and Bunbury (2) 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 SA 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.
Mixed Classifications
Some numbers got both scam and non-scam reports during June 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 May 2020 - did they continue or go quiet?
Safety Tips
- Don't call back unknown 08 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 South Australia.
- Look up numbers on Reverseau before calling back.
How We Compiled This
Built from community reports submitted to Reverseau between 1-30 June 2020. All data is aggregated and anonymised.
- Source: First-hand reports from the community.
- Scope: Numbers allocated to South Australia (SA).
- Period: 1-30 June 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 SA data dashboard.