Fake information about Centrelink payments
There are unofficial websites and social media accounts online sharing information about Centrelink payments that isn’t real.
myGov phishing email scams
There are different ways scammers try to trick you, including pretending to be from myGov.
Advance payment
You may get part of your income support payment or Family Tax Benefit (Part A) early. This is an advance payment. You pay it back later out of your payments from us.
myGov text message link scams
If you get a text message from myGov with a link to click on, it‘s a scam.
myGov scams
There are different types of myGov scams.
Centrelink online account help - Apply for an advance payment
Instructions to apply for an advance payment using your Centrelink online account.
Residence descriptions
You usually need to be an Australian resident or hold a specific visa type to get a Centrelink payment or concession card.
Income support payment
An income support payment is a regular payment that helps you with living costs.
Centrelink online account help - Manage your income and assets details
Instructions to update your income and assets details using your Centrelink online account.
Who can access their superannuation early
There are eligibility rules you need to meet to access your super early.