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Screenshot of social media event promoting a scam. Heading reads 'We are looking for staff to assemble candy boxes from home.The details read 'no experience needed', 'free training' and an hourly rate. There is a link to a scam URL.

Scam alert: Jobs and 'side hustle' scams

People looking for work are being warned to watch out for scam job or 'side hustle' ads on social media.
22 Jan 2024
Stylised parcel on red background with text 'Scam alert: Increase in parcel delivery scams'

Expecting a delivery during the holiday sales? Stop and think, don’t click the link

Australians are being warned to be alert this holiday season to scammers sending text messages and emails impersonating Australia Post and other well-known courier services.
21 Dec 2023
Scams Awareness Week 2023, Who's really there? 27 November to 1 December Hashtag ScamsWeek2023

Scams Awareness Week 2023 empowers consumers to ask 'Who's really there?'

Australians are being encouraged to slow down and ask if they really know who they are communicating with, as scammers get better at impersonating businesses and organisations, robbing consumers of $92 million this year.
30 Nov 2023
National Anti-Scam Centre quarterly report

National Anti-Scam Centre releases first quarterly update

The National Anti-Scam Centre has released its first quarterly udpate.
27 Nov 2023
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Shopping for online bargains this Black Friday weekend? Make sure it's the real deal

Consumers are being warned to watch out for scam websites impersonating high-profile Australian retailers when shopping online this Black Friday, Cyber Monday sale weekend (24-27 November 2023).
20 Nov 2023
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Scam alert: job scams on the rise

People looking for work are losing money to scammers who pretend to be real organisations or recruiters offering work.
20 Oct 2023
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National Anti-Scam Centre warns of spike in scams threatening Chinese students

Scammers are increasingly using a range of alarming tactics to threaten, intimidate and steal from Chinese students living in Australia, the National Anti-Scam Centre has warned.
21 Sep 2023

Scam alert: National Anti-Scam Centre warns of scams targeting Matildas fans

Matildas fans should look out for scammers ahead of Wednesday night’s FIFA Women’s World Cup semi-final.
15 Aug 2023
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Scam alert - new scam targets customers of loyalty points programs

A new scam targeting customers of loyalty points programs with large, well-known Australian companies has been detected by the National Anti-Scam Centre.
25 Jul 2023
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National Anti-Scam Centre

In May 2023, the government funded the ACCC to set up a new National Anti-Scam Centre. The centre will bring together experts from government and the private sector to tackle harmful scams.
2 Jun 2023

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