ACMA (Australian Communications and Media Authority): ACMA also plays a role in combating scams, particularly unsolicited communications:
Common Australian Phone Scam Tactics:
Scammers often impersonate legitimate sri lanka phone number list organizations or individuals. Be wary of calls/SMS that:
Claim to be from banks, government agencies (ATO, Medicare), police, or well-known companies.
Demand immediate payment or personal information.
Offer unexpected windfalls (lottery wins, inheritances).
Ask you to download software or click suspicious links.
Staying informed about the latest scam alerts from Scamwatch is your best defense against evolving scam tactics.
I cannot directly provide a "list of scammer phone numbers" for Australia or any other country. Sharing such a list, even if it were possible to compile one definitively, would be irresponsible and potentially harmful. Scammers constantly change their numbers, making any list quickly outdated and potentially inaccurate. Moreover, a number used by a scammer today could be reassigned to an innocent individual tomorrow, leading to unintended consequences.
The most effective way to protect yourself is to be aware of common scam tactics and to report suspicious activity to the official authorities.