11/09/2026
⚠️ QPS Scam Alert
Scammers are posing as police and agencies using fake caller IDs. Real authorities never ask for payments, passwords or remote access. Hang up and verify.
More info: https://mypolice.qld.gov.au/news/2026/09/11/police-warn-of-caller-id-spoofing-scams-2/
⚠️ Scam alert ⚠️
QPS are seeing an increase in scammers impersonating police, government agencies, banks, cryptocurrency providers and cyber security organisations.
These scams are designed to create a false sense of urgency and trust before offenders attempt to obtain personal details, banking information, passwords, authentication codes, cryptocurrency wallet access, recovery phrases, or convince victims to transfer money. They often using fake caller IDs to appear legitimate.
Remember, Queensland Police and other legitimate government agencies will never:
• Demand payment or ask you to transfer money to protect or secure your assets.
• Ask for payment via gift cards, cryptocurrency or money transfers.
• Request your passwords, authentication codes, banking PINs or personal details over the phone.
• Ask for remote access to your phone or computer.
• Pressure you into making an immediate financial decision or threaten arrest.
If you get a suspicious call, text or email, hang up and verify the contact details yourself.
Read more on how to reduce the risk of being scammed here:
🔗 https://mypolice.qld.gov.au/news/2026/09/11/police-warn-of-caller-id-spoofing-scams-2/