Sydney Emergency Card

Tourist Police / Authorities

• Sydney City Police Station
  +61 2 9265 6499
  192 Day St, Sydney — 24/7
• NSW Fair Trading
  13 32 20
  Consumer complaints, bar bills, timeshare
• Point to Point Transport Commissioner
  131 727
  Taxi / rideshare complaints

First 10 minutes if something happens

1. 1.Get to a safe, public spot (café, hotel lobby, shop) and call All emergencies on 000 if anyone is hurt or in immediate danger.
2. 2.Freeze cards immediately in your bank app (do this before calling the bank — it's faster). Revoke Apple Pay / Google Pay from a trusted device if your phone was taken.
3. 3.Change the password on your primary email from a trusted device, then sign out of every other session. Email is the master key to everything else.
4. 4.Contact Sydney City Police Station on +61 2 9265 6499 to file a report — you'll need the reference number for insurance, banks, and your embassy.

Full 8-step checklist at gacs.app/safe-traveller/sydney

Top 5 scams to watch for

1. 1. SYD airport taxi 'long haul' via M2
   $45 trip becomes $120 via M2 / Lane Cove Tunnel diversion.
   Avoid: Tell driver 'M5 only please' before departure.
   If it happens: Pay only reasonable metered fare via M5 route; photograph medallion.
2. 2. Kings Cross / Oxford St bar tab padding
   Tab shows 12 drinks when you ordered 6; card charged before you notice.
   Avoid: Pay per drink in cash or contactless — don't run tabs at unknown venues.
   If it happens: Ask for itemised receipt; refuse to sign inflated bills.
3. 3. Chinatown phone snatch / bag lift
   Coordinated theft in Dixon Street and Paddy's Market at weekend crowds.
   Avoid: Phone in front zipped pocket, not in hand near market crowds.
   If it happens: Find My iPhone / Find My Device immediately.
4. 4. Three-card monte / Find the Lady on Circular Quay
   Rigged street game with plants; pickpockets work watchers.
   Avoid: Never bet — the game is rigged.
   If it happens: Walk on — no recovery for money bet on illegal games.
5. 5. Fake ride-share driver outside SYD arrivals
   Person with a phone claims to be your Uber; drives you and demands cash.
   Avoid: Always verify licence plate matches your app.
   If it happens: Get out at any traffic light or public place if plate mismatched.