New Scam Targets NDIS Participants

Scammers are targeting NDIS participants and families with fake emails and text messages pretending to be from myGov.

These messages ask you to update or confirm your details through a link. The link leads you to a fake website designed to look like myGov. Government agencies will NEVER ask you to update your details via links in emails, texts, or social media.

How to Stay Safe from Scams

✅ Be wary of unexpected messages asking for your myGov or NDIS details.
✅ Only log in to myGov using the official myGov app or by typing my.gov.au into your web browser.
✅ Never click on links in suspicious emails or texts.

How to Report a Scam in Australia

Report general scams (email, SMS, phone, or online)
📌 Visit Scamwatch and complete the online report form.

Report NDIS-related scams
📌 Call the NDIS Fraud Reporting and Scams Helpline on 1800 650 717.
📌 Email fraudreporting@ndis.gov.au.

Report fake myGov, Centrelink, Medicare, or ATO messages
📌 Forward scam emails or texts to reportascam@servicesaustralia.gov.au.
📌 If you entered details on a fake myGov site, call 1800 941 126 immediately.

Report banking and financial scams
📌 Contact your bank immediately to protect your account.
📌 You can also report scams through the Australian Financial Crimes Exchange (AFCX) via your bank.

Report identity theft or financial loss
📌 Contact your local police and get a police report.
📌 Call IDCARE on 1800 595 160 for support.

Report cyber-related scams (hacking, malware, phishing)
📌 Report incidents at Cyber.gov.au.

If you’re unsure where to report, call Services Australia’s Scams and Identity Theft Helpdesk on 1800 941 126.

Stay informed, stay alert, and protect your details!