myGov phishing email scams
There are different ways scammers try to trick you, including pretending to be from myGov.
Avoid and report scams
There are things you can do to protect yourself from scams and identity theft. You can report Services Australia scams to us to help protect others.
How you can protect your personal information after a data breach
Make sure your myGov, Medicare, Centrelink and Child Support accounts are protected if you’re affected by a data breach.
Avoid committing fraud
Do the right thing and avoid committing fraud by keeping your details with us up to date.
Centrelink online account help - Update your banking details
Instructions on how to update your banking details, including cash, cheques, loans, savings, deeming accounts and term deposit accounts.
Centrelink scams
There are different types of Centrelink scams.
Residence descriptions
You usually need to be an Australian resident or hold a specific visa type to get a Centrelink payment or concession card.
Public holiday reporting and payment dates
Your reporting and payment dates may change when we close for national public holidays. We may pay you early.
Scams and identity theft
Protect yourself against scams. Learn what to do if you’re the victim of a scam or identity theft, including if your details are exposed in a data breach.
Centrelink online account help - Manage your advance payments
Instructions on how to repay or adjust your advance payments using your Centrelink online account.