Find out more about different types of scams and how scammers reach you. The National Anti-Scam Centre has just published the final report of the job scam fusion cell, highlighting the combined ...

Scams work because they look like the real thing and scammers contact you when you’re not expecting it, or busy trying to do many things at once. Criminals take advantage of new technology, new ...

Optus customers: See our Optus data breach scams page for more information about the breach and how to protect yourself. Scamwatch is warning Optus customers to be on the look out for scams and take ...

Be suspicious of investment opportunities that promise a high return with little or no risk, and don't let anyone pressure you into making decisions about your money or investments. Some emails may ...

Business email compromise scams caused the highest losses across all scam types in 2019 costing businesses $132 million, according to the ACCC’s Targeting Scams report. “These combined losses from the ...

Fake news and 'deepfake' videos of celebrities and public figures appearing to promote online investment platforms are increasing on social media. 'Deepfakes' are lifelike impersonations of real ...

Scammers are using fake job ads to attract job seekers looking for extra income. Of all scam types, jobs and employment scams grew the fastest in 2023, costing Australians $24.7 million. This has ...

The start of 2020 has not been an easy one for Australia, particularly those impacted by the bushfires. Scamwatch is warning all Australians to be on the lookout for fundraising scams and do their ...

This report provides insight into the scams targeting Australians in 2024 and highlights the impact of combined efforts by government, law enforcement, community sector and industry to combat these ...

Scamwatch is warning Australians to watch out for fake email invoices. Scammers pose as a real business you've recently dealt with. They send fake invoices with changed payment details, so your money ...

Criminals are impersonating real businesses and offering fake investment bonds. They claim these bonds offer high returns and are protected by the government. Scammers will encourage you to register ...

Scammers are targeting HSBC customers with scam calls and texts that appear to be from their bank. You receive a call from someone claiming to be a HSBC worker, from a number that looks to be the ...