Unwelcome communications come in many forms, from calls to text messages. A pattern of unwelcome communications consists of at least 3 or more calls or texts over a period of more than 24 hours and less than 120 hours, or at least 10 calls or texts in a 24 hour period.
If you are receiving unwelcome calls or texts, hang up immediately and don’t reply to any suspicious texts.
For any calls threatening life or property, contact the police immediately.
Harassing or threatening calls from someone you know, can be a form of technology-facilitated abuse. We can offer support through our domestic and family violence assistance.
Discover how you can use blocking and screening to prevent unwelcome calls from reaching you.
If you have received any unwelcome calls, let us know - we’re here to help. Use the following online application to report these calls.
Find out about the types of unwelcome calls you might be receiving, and the strategies for dealing with them.
If you’re receiving unsolicited telemarketing calls, you can register your phone number for free via the Australian Government’s Do Not Call Register.
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