Published on 13 April 2026
South Burnett Regional Council has received advice that some residents have received text messages regarding overdue Southeast water bills, please be advised these text messages have not been issued by Council and residents are warned to be vigilant of scams.
Council is concerned that elderly and vulnerable residents are prey to scammers whose eventual aim is to steal people’s identities and money.
For more information and how to report a scam please visit Report a scam | Your rights, crime and the law | Queensland Government