Pretending to be governmentPretends to be: myGov20 Oct 2026
myGov "account suspended" texts and emails
Scammers say your myGov account is locked and ask you to log in through a link. The fake page steals your login.
What it looks like
A text or email with the myGov name and colours, saying your account is suspended or a refund is waiting.
myGov: Your account has been suspended due to unusual activity. Verify your details here: [link removed]
How to spot it
- myGov never sends links to log in
- It rushes you with a deadline
- The web address isn't my.gov.au
What to do
- Don't click the link
- Go to my.gov.au by typing it yourself
- If you entered details, change your password and call Services Australia
Information:
Who to report it to
- Your bank, on the number on the back of your card — straight away if you paid.
- Scamwatch: scamwatch.gov.au
- ReportCyber: cyber.gov.au (if you lost money or your accounts were hacked)
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