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 ...

Stay protected. Stop - Don’t give money or personal information to anyone if unsure.Say no, hang up, delete. Check - Scammers pretend to be from organisations you know and trust.If you’re not sure, ...

What you should know. There are simple steps you can take to help avoid social media scams: Make sure the person is who they say they are. Research profiles to see how long they have been online, how ...

Scammers are targeting online shoppers during the festive season, especially with Christmas shopping and Boxing Day sales. Criminals create fake websites to look like well-known brands. They pretend ...

Stay protected. STOP - Don’t give money or personal information to anyone if unsure. Delete the email. CHECK - Contact a computer specialist if you have concerns about the security of your device..

Criminals are impersonating charities and offering fake financial assistance schemes to target people experiencing financial hardship. Trusted charities like Good Shepherd and the Salvation Army offer ...

How to spot the scam. You get an unexpected phone call from someone telling you there's a problem with your account, phone, or computer. They may pretend they're calling from a well-known bank, ...

The National Anti-Scam Centre’s third Quarterly update for January to March 2024 provides a snapshot of Australia's current scam environment. It highlights how we're working with our partners to make ...

Scammers pretending to be real businesses are sending fake invoices to customers, with scam bank account details. These may seem to come from a business you expect an invoice from - but scammers have ...

The end of 2023 marked 6 months since the National Anti-Scam Centre was established. During the October to December 2023 quarter, we continued to see progress towards our vision of making Australia ...

Scammers are creating lifelike impersonations (or 'deepfakes') of celebrities and public figures, who appear to be promoting 'quantum' or 'AI' online trading platforms. The people involved have not ...

Last year, financial criminals stole more than $40 million in fake investments from people in Australia through dating websites and social media. These scammers pretend to a real person who wants a ...