NSW Police scam message examples

These are illustrative examples, modelled on common scam patterns, of messages impersonating NSW Police — fully defanged and shown here so you can recognise the pattern. They are illustrations, not genuine NSW Police messages. Got a message you're unsure about right now? Check it in the free scanner.

Example scam messages

Example scam phone callExample only. Not a real message.

A caller introduces himself as a senior constable with NSW Police and says a warrant has been issued in your name over an unpaid fine. It can be withdrawn today, but only if you transfer the amount or buy gift cards from a supermarket while he stays on the line, and he warns that hanging up means officers will be sent to your address.

What gives it away:

A demand for payment or personal details over the phone is a red flag; Queensland Police say police and legitimate government agencies or financial institutions won't ask for your banking details or request payments via gift cards, cryptocurrency or money transfers
Gift cards are the giveaway; the Victorian Government lists iTunes gift cards, preloaded debit cards and virtual currency as a key sign of a scam, and the AFP says being asked to purchase gift cards is a tell-tale sign
A caller who won't let you hang up and find the number yourself is trying to stop you checking; Queensland Police advise hanging up, locating the official contact number yourself and making a new call

Example scam text messageExample only. Not a real message.

NSW Police: An enforcement order has been recorded against your licence. Settle the outstanding fine today at nswpolice-enforce[.]example or the matter will proceed to court.

What gives it away:

NSW Government says scams using Revenue NSW and Service NSW branding have sought payment for fine notices that do not exist, and that fines can be confirmed online via myPenalty, myEnforcement Order or your MyServiceNSW account
A pay-now link in a text is a reason to stop; NSW Government says it won't ask you to make a payment via a link in an SMS text message
The same-day deadline plus court threat is pressure; NSW Government says it won't put you under pressure to act instantly

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 NSW Police 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 NSW Police message real or a scam?

The messages on this page are defanged examples of NSW Police impersonation scams — illustrations modelled on common scam patterns, not genuine NSW Police 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 NSW Police's official app or website.

How can I tell a fake NSW Police message from a genuine one?

NSW Government says it won't ask you to make a payment via a link in an SMS text message. 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.