Reverseau

Reverseau, which operates the website reverseaustralia.com, is a free reverse phone lookup service focused on Australian phone numbers. The platform allows users to identify unknown callers and check if a number is associated with spam or scams, relying on a database of community-submitted reports. While the service previously provided personal details such as names and addresses, it has since shifted its focus to scam prevention and removed this personal information to enhance user privacy. The exposure of a phone number, even without other direct personal details, can present privacy risks such as unwanted contact, phishing attempts, and smishing (SMS phishing). In the past, users reported finding sensitive personal information like their full name, email address, and home address on the site, which could be exploited for identity theft, stalking, or fraud. To protect yourself from data brokers and potential identity theft, it is important to be cautious about where you share your personal information online and to request the removal of your data from such databases.