South Burnett Crime Watch Information

03/07/2025

Cyber Security breach: Qantas

Cybersecurity experts are warning Qantas customers to remain vigilant to scams and hacking attempts in coming days, after as many as 6 million Australians were caught up in a data breach. Here's what we know about the data stolen, how it could be used and what you can do to protect yourself.

20/06/2025

20/10/2024

‘REPORT CRIME TO POLICE FIRST, BEFORE YOU POST ON FACEBOOK’
Ph 131444 or Report Online at:-
https://www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting

13/10/2024

DON’T WASTE TIME – REPORT THE CRIME.
SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY – REPORT IT QUICKLY.
What can we glean from this?
• Let’s not become complacent
• Let’s keep being vigilant
• Let’s keep reporting as soon as possible
• Keep being on the lookout for yourselves and your neighbours

How to report crime:
• Triple zero “000” for emergencies or life-threatening situations
• The Police Assistance Line “131444” for non-emergencies
• Crime Stoppers “1800 333 000” to provide crime information

13/10/2024

Crimestoppers page
https://www.facebook.com/crimestoppersqld

13/10/2024

‘REPORT CRIME TO POLICE FIRST, BEFORE YOU POST IT ON FACEBOOK’
Ph 131444 or
Report Online:
https://www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting

13/10/2024

This page is not manned 24/7.
Please be patient as we don't have full time staff to monitor our page.

When your contact relates to an emergency situation ring 000;
Report crime to Policelink:
Phone: 131444;
Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000

13/10/2024

When you have had your ID compromised….
https://mailchi.mp/idcare.org/this-is-what-you-need-to-know-about-cookies-12652237

One of the most common things we hear from people who attend our Cyber Resilience Outreach Clinics is, "I've just decided not to do any of that stuff. I just stay off the computer". While this might seem like the easy solution to the problem of scams and cybercrime, there may be better answers. You....

13/10/2024

FAKE ‘Private Rental Properties in FB groups = $s scam+ID theft.
Not only are they after your $$s bond & rent in advance they’re also after all your ID info to use in other criminal activities.

Report scam posts to the group Admin.
Admin: Remove their scam posts, report the profile to Facebook & block & ban future profiles.

https://www.scamwatch.gov.au/news-alerts/fake-rental-properties-and-shared-accommodation-listings

“ don’t give out your personal information until you're sure it is a legitimate contact”.
https://www.oaic.gov.au/privacy/your-privacy-rights/data-breaches/Identity-fraud

13/10/2024

When posting to Buy&Sell FB groups choose ‘Private’ groups rather than Public groups.
Non-members & Scammers are able to view your posts, then can pm, dm, & inbox you, engage you in possible scammer interactions.
Non-members are unable to pm, dm or inbox you in a ‘Private’ group.

13/10/2024

https://www.magneticcommunitynews.com/post/qps-launch-active-stolen-vehicle-public-portal

Queensland Police Service (QPS) has launched an online portal giving unique access to the latest information on active stolen vehicles across the state for the first time, allowing the public to play a crucial role in assisting police in tracking down car thieves.The initiative aims to both inform t...