Residents urged to be aware of phone scam
Published: 29th August 2025. (Note: information was correct at date of publication but may have since been changed or superseded.)
Council has become aware of a phone scam, with residents receiving calls from someone posing as Cairns Regional Council, under the guise of conducting a survey and asking for personal information.
Council is not conducting a phone survey.
Please be cautious about unsolicited phone calls.
Do not share your personal information, credit card or online account details with anyone unless you are certain of their identity.
All of Council's official community consultations can be found on our website.
Last Updated: 29 August 2025
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