Executive Summary
Based on community reports submitted to Reverseau between 1-30 September 2020. Classifications and patterns below come directly from what people reported.
Contributors submitted 13 reports across 10 distinct numbers in South Australia - a notable decrease of 54% compared to August 2020.
The leading classification was Scam at 38%.
Most reports came from Adelaide, followed by Port Pirie.
SA's 38% scam rate tracked close to the national average of 35%.
Spam and Nuisance 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 38% in September 2020, compared to 36% the month before.
Top Reporting Areas
Areas in South Australia with the most reports this month.
Adelaide generated 12 reports - more than double Port Pirie's 1. See the area pages above or the SA data dashboard for full breakdowns.
Month-to-Month Comparison
Compared to August 2020, South Australia saw a notable decrease of 54% in report volume.
Seasonal Context
The 54% drop in September is substantial. This often follows a particularly active prior month - elevated periods tend to revert.
Notable Changes
Scam accounted for 38% of classified reports in September.
Even with the 54% drop statewide, Adelaide still logged 12 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 August 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 September 2020. All data is aggregated and anonymised.
- Source: First-hand reports from the community.
- Scope: Numbers allocated to South Australia (SA).
- Period: 1-30 September 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.