Fake information about Centrelink payments
There are unofficial websites and social media accounts online sharing information about Centrelink payments that isn’t real.
Centrelink impersonation phone call scams
You might get a call claiming to be from Services Australia.
Other Services Australia scams
There are other types of scams you should beware of that target Services Australia customers.
Fake Services Australia social media profiles
Scammers are setting up fake social media profiles pretending to be us and other government agencies.
Fake disaster relief agencies
Scammers are posing as disaster relief agencies to take advantage of people affected by natural disasters.
Fake LinkedIn messages
Scammers are pretending to be employers on LinkedIn.
Getting financial help and information
You can get free financial help and information, find a financial counsellor or get help with debt.
Centrelink impersonation email scams
You might get an email claiming to be from Centrelink about urgently updating your details.
National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) and Centrelink scam messages
Scammers are pretending to be from Services Australia, Centrelink, myGov or the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS).
Helping you get the right outcome at tax time
What you can do during the financial year to help get the right outcome at tax time.