How to protect against scams and identity theft
There are actions you can take to protect yourself from scams.
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.
Centrelink impersonation phone call scams
You might get a call claiming to be from Services Australia.
What FIS information you can watch online
We have information about financial matters online that may help your situation.
If you’re ready to start repaying money you owe
How to start repaying the money you owe.
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.
Medicare scams
There are different types of Medicare scams.
Keep track of your Centrepay deductions
You should check your deductions regularly to make sure they're still correct and make changes if needed.
Bank interest income reviews for the compliance program
We check your bank account information is up to date. We do this to check we paid you the right payment and amount in the past.
Centrelink online account help - Update your family income estimate
Make sure your family income estimate is accurate to help you to avoid being overpaid or underpaid.