Victoria Police scam message examples
Example scam messages
The caller ID shows Victoria Police's genuine non-emergency number and a man introducing himself as a sergeant says an arrest warrant is active over an unpaid fine. It can be cancelled, he explains, only if you buy cryptocurrency at a nearby ATM while he stays on the line, and discussing the call with anyone would constitute 'obstruction'.
What gives it away:
- Victoria Police advise against transferring any money or cryptocurrency to an unknown caller unless you made the call yourself; a crypto ATM payment to clear a warrant is exactly that
- Caller ID can display a genuine police number; the AFP and Queensland Police both say scammers have used real police numbers, so the number on screen proves nothing
- A name, rank and station can be invented, so they prove nothing; Victoria Police advise hanging up if someone claiming to be a government official rings and says you are in trouble, then contacting the department directly
Victoria Police: FINAL NOTICE. A warrant has been recorded against your name for an unpaid infringement. Avoid arrest by settling the amount now at vicpolice-warrants[.]example.
What gives it away:
- Fines Victoria says that if you are unsure whether a text about a fine is genuine you should not click the links, and should contact it using the number on your notice or letter or its website; a text in police's name demanding payment for a warrant needs the same check
- A lookalike address is easy to make, so don't judge the link by how it looks; look up Victoria Police or Fines Victoria yourself instead of using it
- A 'final notice' about a matter you have never heard of is a reason to check before you act; confirm through the issuing agency using contact details you find yourself
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 Victoria 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 Victoria Police message real or a scam?
The messages on this page are defanged examples of Victoria Police impersonation scams — illustrations modelled on common scam patterns, not genuine Victoria 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 Victoria Police's official app or website.
How can I tell a fake Victoria Police message from a genuine one?
Fines Victoria says that if Victoria Police stop you at the time of an offence, they can send the fine to the phone number or email you give them at the time. 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.