Ahead of national census day, multiple Australian outlets report that warnings about possible door-to-door census scams are circulating widely on social media. Viral posts claim that people may be approached at their homes by individuals seeking census-related information, prompting some residents to question whether the visits are legitimate.
However, authorities quoted across the reports state that the viral scam allegations are not supported by evidence. They say there are no confirmed widespread incidents matching the claims and advise people to be cautious but not to assume that every door-to-door interaction is fraudulent based solely on online posts.
The coverage is framed as a pre-census information campaign: as the survey date nears, officials encourage residents to rely on official census communications and guidance for how to complete the census. The reports also note that misinformation can spread quickly during major public events, leading to confusion and unnecessary concern.
Overall, the outlets agree that the online warnings are circulating, while authorities say the specific scam reports do not appear to be well-founded.
