Scammers use psychological techniques to manipulate and deceive victims. Scammers are part of criminal networks with resources, training and tools to effectively manipulate people. Having experience ...

Scamwatch expects criminals to try to make the most of on the holiday season through shopping and delivery scams, scratchie and prize scams, and travel and gambling scams. Criminals are impersonating ...

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 ...

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 ...

Scams Awareness Week 2021 takes place 8-12 November. This Scams Awareness Week we’re encouraging everyone to start a conversation about scams to reduce stigma and help people recognise a scam sooner, ...

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 ...

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 ...

The National Anti-Scam Centre (NASC) is warning Australians that scammers have been impersonating phone numbers belonging to the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) in an attempt to ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...