Fake information about Centrelink payments

Watch out for words and phrases like:

• Cash relief

• New bonus

• New eligibility

• One off payment

• Cash relief

• New document or identity requirements for Centrelink

• Proof of identity

• Revalidation

Please be aware, there are unofficial websites and social media accounts online, sharing information about Centrelink payments that isn’t real.

People are sharing these websites on social media, thinking the information is real. If the website URL doesn’t end in .gov.au then it isn’t an official government website. It could be a scam.

The only genuine Services Australia and myGov websites are my.gov.au and servicesaustralia.gov.au. Services Australia will always let you know when there are changes to any of their payments or services via their official website and official social media channels.

If you’re not sure if the Centrelink information you’ve seen online is real, search their official website. Type servicesaustralia.gov.au into your trusted web browser.

You can also check by calling Services Australia directly:

Source: https://www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/centrelink-scams?context=60271