Replacement Medicare card scams
Scammers are pretending to be from Medicare and myGov.
myGov scams
There are different types of myGov scams.
Centrelink impersonation phone call scams
You might get a call claiming to be from Services Australia.
How to use Centrepay
You can use the Centrepay bill paying service to pay for goods and services from registered businesses. You can set up Centrepay deductions from most Centrelink payments.
Centrelink online account help - Cancel a current Centrepay deduction
How to use your Centrelink online account to cancel a current Centrepay deduction.
myGov automated phone call scams
Scammers are using automated phone calls, or robocalls, pretending to be from myGov.
Types of scams
If a scammer gets your personal information, they can use it to access your online accounts where they can start stealing your information, identity, and money.
How scams work
A scam is a trick to steal your money or personal information. Scams target everyone and anyone can become a victim.
Check your Income Management and BasicsCard balance
You can check the balance of your Income Management account and BasicsCard many ways.
Robodebt refunds
People who paid money back towards an eligible robodebt got a refund of their repayments.