We produce a range of publications, reports and guidelines designed to assist consumers, small businesses and industry in understanding and preventing harm from scams.
Publications and factsheets
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The little black book of scams. Highlights a variety of popular scams that regularly target Australian consumers and small business and offers guidance on how to protect yourself from scams.
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Protect yourself from scams. A simple fact sheet you can use or share with stakeholders and consumers to raise awareness about scams.
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Protect yourself from scams after a data breach. A simple fact sheet you can use or share with stakeholders and consumers to raise awareness about scams.
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Business scams fact sheet. Protect your business by being aware of the common scams targeting businesses.
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If it sounds to good to be true. Tips on how to protect yourself from internet scams and spam.
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Be safe Be alert online. A handy directory of Australian government agencies that can help you protect your online safety and security.
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Current COVID-19 (coronavirus)scams. Fact sheet available in 12 languages.
Reports
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Targeting scams: report on scam activity. This report produced annually explains key trends in scam activity and highlights the impact of scams on the community. It also highlights the cooperative work of the ACCC, other regulators and law enforcement agencies to disrupt scams and educate consumers.
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Online dating industry report. In 2014 the ACCC reviewed 65 online dating websites for compliance with the ACCC’s Best Practice Guidelines for dating websites, and the Australian Consumer Law. This report details the findings.
Industry guidelines
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Best practice guidelines for dating websites. Intended to help dating websites and their users respond to scams. The guidelines have been developed by a working group chaired by the ACCC and comprising of representatives from a number of dating websites.
