Executive Summary
Based on community reports submitted to Reverseau between 1-30 November 2020. Classifications and patterns below come directly from what people reported.
Contributors submitted 18 reports across 16 distinct numbers in South Australia - a notable decrease of 38% compared to October 2020.
The leading classification was Scam at 50%.
Most reports came from Adelaide, followed by Salisbury and Balaklava.
SA's 50% scam rate ran 6 points above the national average of 44% this month.
Beyond scam, Spam and Uncertain account for a notable share of what SA residents reported. 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 50% in November 2020, compared to 48% the month before.
Top Reporting Areas
Areas in South Australia with the most reports this month.
Adelaide led with 8 reports, Salisbury followed at 4. See the area pages above or the SA data dashboard for full breakdowns.
Month-to-Month Comparison
Compared to October 2020, South Australia saw a notable decrease of 38% in report volume.
Seasonal Context
The 38% drop in November is substantial. This often follows a particularly active prior month - elevated periods tend to revert.
Notable Changes
Scam accounted for 50% of classified reports in November.
Even with the 38% drop statewide, Adelaide still logged 8 reports - the decline was spread across most areas.
Trends & Observations
No unusual reporting patterns for this period.
Previous Month's Flagged Numbers
Numbers that were trending in October 2020 - did they continue or go quiet?
Nothing unusual stood out in South Australia 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 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 November 2020. All data is aggregated and anonymised.
- Source: First-hand reports from the community.
- Scope: Numbers allocated to South Australia (SA).
- Period: 1-30 November 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.