myGov scams

How to recognise a scam pretending to be myGov and what to do next.

How to recognise a myGov scam

Scammers often pretend to be from myGov to try to steal your details or money. Before you open a link or respond, stop and check the communication you’ve received is really from us.

What steps to take if you’ve been scammed

If you’ve got or responded to a scam, there are steps you can take to protect your myGov account.


Page last updated: 29 April 2026