Beyond Blue scam message examples
Example scam messages
Subject: Final hours: your gift will be TRIPLED. Dear friend, thanks to an anonymous donor every donation made before midnight tonight is matched three times over. Secure your triple impact now at beyondblue-giving[.]example.
What gives it away:
- The donation link is not beyondblue.org.au; scam pages copy a charity's look, so type the address yourself and look for the appeal there
- The generic 'Dear friend' greeting and the midnight cut-off are pressure tactics; Scamwatch lists being put under pressure as a warning sign
- A too-good multiplier from a mystery donor is a stock donation-scam hook designed to make the deadline feel costly to miss
A direct message from an account carrying Beyond Blue's logo says a mental health crisis fund closes tonight and asks you to donate through the link in its bio, which leads to bb-crisis-fund[.]example.
What gives it away:
- A DM with a link isn't a way to check an appeal; look it up yourself on beyondblue.org.au, and note that a verified-looking account or logo can be copied
- The handle is a lookalike; anyone can copy a logo and profile picture in minutes
- Unsolicited DMs pushing urgent donation links are a signature of social media scams, whatever charity name they wear
How to check a message you've received
Never tap a link in an unexpected message. Instead, paste the text into the free message checker for an instant verdict, or check a suspicious link with the link & website checker. To verify directly, contact Beyond Blue through its official app or the number on its real website — never the details in the message itself.
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Frequently asked questions
Is this Beyond Blue message real or a scam?
The messages on this page are defanged examples of Beyond Blue impersonation scams — illustrations modelled on common scam patterns, not genuine Beyond Blue messages. To judge a specific message you've received, paste it into the free Scam Scanner checker for an instant verdict, or verify it directly through Beyond Blue's official app or website.
How can I tell a fake Beyond Blue message from a genuine one?
Sender names, addresses and social handles can all be copied, so check a message by going to beyondblue.org.au yourself or using the charity's contact details from its ACNC Charity Register record. The examples below break down the tells that give a fake away — unexpected links, urgency, and requests for payment or details. If anything asks you to click a link or hand over information, treat it as suspicious until you've verified it independently.
What should I do if I already clicked a link or paid?
Act quickly: contact your bank, then follow the step-by-step recovery guide at /what-to-do. It walks you through who to contact — your bank, IDCARE and the right reporting channel — in the order that matters most.