NBN has warned Tasmanians to beware of scammers after an 84 per cent increase in inquiries about dodgy calls.
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NBN local manager Tasmania, Russell Kelly said scammers tried to impersonate the wholesale network provider.
"We urge residents and businesses to be vigilant of callers claiming to be from NBN Co requesting personal or financial information," he said.
"We will never make unsolicited calls or door knock to sell broadband services to the public.
"We will never request remote access to a resident's computer and we will never make unsolicited requests for payment or financial information."
He said new information had been published on the NBN website to help people understand how to identify and avoid scammers posing as NBN Co staff.
"The advice follows an 84 per cent increase nationally in enquiries about suspected scams made to the wholesaler's contact centre since October 2018," Mr Kelly said.
"With most Tasmanian homes and businesses now able to connect to the nbn(tm) access network, it's vital people understand the steps involved in making the switch, including how and when NBN Co and retailers will communicate with customers.
"It's important to remember the key point of contact for Australians connecting to the nbn(tm) access network will always be their preferred phone and internet service provider.
"This is because NBN Co is a wholesale-only company and does not sell services directly to the public."
Mr Kelly said connecting to the network was not automatic and people needed to contact their preferred phone or internet provider to make the switch.