Executive Summary
This report analyses community-submitted telecommunications safety data across Northern Territory between 1–30 November 2024. All classifications, trend observations, and regional patterns are derived from first-hand community intelligence aggregated through the Reverseau platform.
Northern Territory recorded 13 community reports across 13 unique phone numbers during the reporting period. Compared to October 2024, reporting volume showed a notable decrease of 83%, while 13 numbers remained under active community monitoring throughout the month.
Suspicious remains the most frequently assigned community classification at 38% of categorised reports, with a scam classification ratio of 31% across all submissions. A classification shift was observed: Suspicious displaced Scam as the dominant category, which may indicate a transition in active campaign strategies or a change in community reporting behaviour.
Geographically, reporting activity was concentrated in Darwin.
November is characterised by Black Friday and Cyber Monday shopping scams. Parcel delivery impersonation and payment fraud campaigns reach elevated levels.
Scam classifications account for 31% of reports, suggesting a mixed telecommunications activity landscape where non-scam reporting categories play a significant role in the overall safety picture. Residents are encouraged to report suspicious telecommunications activity and consult the NT data dashboard for real-time classification and trend data.
Why This Matters
The proportion of scam-classified reports at 31% indicates active but evolving targeting patterns across Northern Territory. Understanding these patterns at a community level enables faster identification of emerging campaign types and reduces the window between first contact and community-wide awareness. Sustained reporting activity across multiple localities strengthens the collective intelligence foundation, allowing classification convergence to accelerate as more residents contribute first-hand safety data to the NT reporting ecosystem.
Scam Category Breakdown
Community classification distribution across NT for the period 1–30 November 2024. Classifications are assigned by reporting users based on their direct experience with each number.
Suspicious accounted for 38% of categorised reports during November 2024. In October 2024, Scam held the top position with 32% of classifications. A classification shift was observed: Suspicious displaced Scam as the dominant category, which may indicate a transition in active campaign strategies or a change in community reporting behaviour.
Most Affected Areas in Northern Territory
Localities with the highest concentration of community reports during 1–30 November 2024. Each locality links to its dedicated intelligence page with full classification breakdowns and number listings.
Month-to-Month Comparison
Compared to October 2024, Northern Territory experienced a notable decrease of 83% in community reporting volume. Overall activity has decreased, with limited but notable monitoring coverage across the state.
Seasonal Context
November is characterised by Black Friday and Cyber Monday shopping scams. Parcel delivery impersonation and payment fraud campaigns reach elevated levels. The observed decrease of 83% may reflect seasonal reporting variation, reduced campaign activity, or shifts in community engagement patterns during this period.
Classification Movement
Suspicious classifications accounted for 38% of categorised reports in November, with scam-specific reports representing 31% of all submissions. These shifts in community classification patterns may reflect evolving campaign tactics, changes in the types of numbers being reported, or natural variation in reporting behaviour between periods. Monitoring classification movement over consecutive months provides a more reliable indicator of genuine trend shifts than any single-month comparison.
Service Type Distribution
Local Service numbers account for 100% of reported activity, reflecting the broader national pattern where mobile-originated calls dominate community safety reports. Residents should exercise particular caution with unsolicited calls from unfamiliar local service numbers.
Emerging Trends & Observations
Signal patterns remained within expected baseline parameters for the reporting period.
No significant signal escalations were detected during 1–30 November 2024 for Northern Territory. Community reporting patterns remained within expected baseline parameters. This does not necessarily indicate reduced scam activity — it may reflect stable campaign patterns or consistent community reporting behaviour across the period.
Community Safety Guidance
- Do not return missed calls from unknown 08 numbers without verification.
- Verify any government agency claims through official websites or published contact numbers — the ATO, Centrelink, and Medicare will never threaten immediate action via phone.
- Avoid clicking payment or delivery links received via SMS from unrecognised senders.
- Report suspicious telecommunications activity to help build community safety intelligence for Northern Territory.
- Check numbers on Reverseau before returning calls from unknown sources.
Data Methodology
This report is compiled from community-submitted telecommunications safety reports for the period 1–30 November 2024. All data is aggregated and anonymised before publication.
- Source: First-hand community reports submitted via Reverseau.
- Scope: Numbers with a registered allocation within Northern Territory (NT).
- Period: 1–30 November 2024 (calendar month).
- Classifications: Assigned by reporting users based on their direct experience.
- Limitations: Data reflects community perception, not verified telecommunications records. Reporting volumes are influenced by platform adoption and user engagement patterns.
For detailed methodology, see our methodology page. For the full analytical dataset, visit the NT data dashboard.