2026 Census scams: How to identify fake letters, emails and texts
Australia's Bureau of Statistics warned residents Tuesday of Census scams as fraudsters impersonate the agency via fake calls, emails and texts ahead of the August 11 Census. The ABS never requests bank details, passwords or personal information. Legitimate Census letters display an ABS logo, and field officers carry identification cards and wear bright yellow satchels.
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Published 31 Jul 2026, 05:00 UTC · Updated 31 Jul 2026, 05:10 UTC
Summary by OZbrief Editorial. Original report: SBS News – Australia. Editorial policy · Corrections
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