Reported Scam Phone Numbers in Queensland (QLD)

Queensland accounts for 5% of national scam reports. Scam activity in QLD declined 31% over the past 30 days, while national activity declined 20% over the same period.

This comparison provides analytical context for understanding whether QLD reporting trends are tracking, outpacing, or lagging behind the national baseline. View the national scam report for full cross-state analysis.

Queensland scam activity shows seasonal variation tied to tourism and retirement demographics, with regional targeting alongside Brisbane metropolitan campaigns.

• Superannuation access scams — Targeting retirees with early super release or consolidation schemes
• Holiday booking fraud — Fake accommodation and tour bookings targeting Gold Coast and Cairns visitors
• Flood/disaster relief scams — Exploiting natural disaster events to solicit fraudulent donations or insurance claims
• RACQ impersonation — Calls claiming roadside membership issues requiring payment update

These narratives align with concentrated activity across the 07 prefix range in the greater Brisbane region. Activity is most concentrated in Brisbane metropolitan exchanges (07), with secondary clustering observed across Southport and Cairns.

If you have received a scam call in Queensland, reporting helps protect other residents by building community intelligence and accelerating classification convergence.

• Scamwatch (ACCC) — National scam reporting and awareness
• ACMA — Australian telecommunications regulator
• Office of Fair Trading QLD — Queensland consumer protection (13 74 68)
• Reverseau — Community-driven reporting to strengthen classification intelligence for QLD

Each community report contributes to faster classification convergence. Even if a number has already been reported, additional submissions from different experiences strengthen the intelligence layer and improve accuracy for all Queensland residents.