Scammers know you’ll be busy, distracted and spending more money at this time of year. While you’re hurrying to get last-minute gifts delivered on time and holidays booked, it’s important to slow down ...

Let’s make one thing clear: there’s no shame in getting scammed. It can happen to any of us. Hundreds of thousands of Australians are scammed out of their money or personal information every year.

Don’t lose your money trying to access entitlements, rebates or winnings. Offers of free money will cost you a lot. Scammers try to convince you that you are owed or entitled to, money or winnings ...

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 ...

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 ...

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, ...

Australian businesses reported over $14 million in losses to Scamwatch due to payment redirection scams last year, and average losses so far in 2021 are more than five times higher compared to average ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...