Most useful information for managing your money

1. Scams and identity theft
2. Active scams

myGov scams

There are different types of myGov scams.

1. Active scams
2. myGov scams

myGov text message link scams

If you get a text message from myGov with a link to click on, it‘s a scam.

1. Scams and identity theft
2. Active scams

Medicare scams

There are different types of Medicare scams.

1. Active scams
2. Centrelink scams

Fake information about Centrelink payments

There are unofficial websites and social media accounts online sharing fake information about Centrelink payments that aren’t real or no longer available.

1. Top payments
2. Centrepay

What Centrepay is

Centrepay is a voluntary service which is free for Centrelink customers. You can use Centrepay to arrange regular deductions from your Centrelink payment.

1. Scams and identity theft
2. Avoid and report scams

Report a Services Australia or myGov scam

You can report scams impersonating Services Australia and myGov, including Centrelink, Medicare or Child Support.

1. Centrelink debts and overpayments
2. What happens when you’re overpaid

If you don’t take action to repay a Centrelink debt

Actions we may take if you haven’t started repaying your Centrelink debt.

1. Managing your money
2. Most useful information

Claim for Special Employment Advance form (SU514)

Use this form to claim a special employment advance.

1. Managing your money
2. Scams and identity theft

How to protect against scams and identity theft

There are actions you can take to protect yourself from scams.

1. Centrelink debts and overpayments
2. Information about income apportionment

Addressing income apportionment

Learn more about the steps we’re taking to resolve the use of income apportionment and when debt activities will restart.