It's important to share stories of being scammed, because anyone can become a victim of a scam. These videos have examples of scam stories and advice about dealing with scams. By talking to each other ...

Scams Awareness Week is a national campaign dedicated to helping Australians recognise, avoid and report scams.

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 ...

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 ...

Is someone you care about being scammed? Use our checklists if you’re concerned about a friend or family member. It can help you identify potential scam situations early. Trust your instincts too, if ...

Whaling and spear phishing scams differ from ordinary phishing scams in that they target businesses using information specific to the business that has been obtained elsewhere. The scammer sends a ...

Scammers are targeting Taylor Swift fans with fake ticket sales through social media, ahead of her Eras Tour in February. Over 270 people have reported being scammed this way, with NSW and Victoria ...

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 ...

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission is warning businesses about receiving letters that look like an invoice and state a ‘domain name is available’. A busy office at this time of the ...

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 ...

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 ...

Anyone can be scammed. Intelligence, education, technical expertise and life experience don’t protect any of us from sophisticated scammers who use proven psychological techniques to manipulate their ...