Scams Awareness Week runs from 12–16 August as part of a national campaign by the Scams Awareness Network.
There are countless types of scams with new scams emerging constantly. While scammers are becoming increasingly sophisticated, many people believe they would never fall victim.
This year we’re urging you to test your scams knowledge by asking are you 'too smart to be scammed?'.
Watch our Scamwatch challenge
We hit the streets of Melbourne to ask the public to take part in our ‘too smart to be scammed?’ quiz. Watch the clips to find out how they did.
Too smart to be scammed?
Are you able to spot the signs of a scam? Challenge yourself with our five examples.
Real life scam stories
Real scam victims have shared their experiences with us to help warn others. In these stories, we ask you to find the signs that it was a scam, and consider how similar scams could be avoided.
Latest news
Record losses expected as scammers target Australians
Report a scam
Reporting scams can help others from falling victim.
Where to get help
If you’ve lost money or given personal information to a scammer, there are steps you can take to limit the damage and protect yourself from further loss. Find out where to get help.
Our partners
Scamwatch and the Scams Awareness Network would like to acknowledge the assistance of our government, business, and community group partners for the 2019 Scams Awareness Week campaign.
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AFP |
Kim Le |
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AGL |
Kytec |
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AMES Australia |
Libraries Tasmania |
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Another Computer Store |
Life after Scams |
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ANZ |
Lifeline Darling Downs |
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Aurora Energy |
Macarthur Credit Union |
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Auscert |
MailGuard |
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Ausgrid |
Maroondah City Council |
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Australasian Association of Convenience Stores Limited |
MARSH – Forensic Advisory Services |
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Australia Post |
Metro Trains Melbourne |
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Australian Communications Consumer Action Network (ACCAN) |
MGA Independent |
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Australian Digital Health Agency |
MGA Independent Retailers |
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Australian Federal Police |
Monash college |
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Australian Financial Complaints Authority Limited |
MoneyGram |
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Australian Gaming Council |
Motor Accident Insurance Commission Qld |
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Australian Library and Information Association |
MultiLink Community Services Inc. |
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Australian Retailers Association |
Murrumbidgee Police (NSW) |
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Bankwest |
MyStateBank |
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Be Connected Network Partner, Fast & Fairest Bray Park |
NAB |
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Bendigo and Adelaide Bank |
NBN Co |
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Big-rock Graphics / Tweed Valley Neighbourhood Watch |
Neighbourhood Watch Victoria |
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BioCatch |
Northern Inland Credit Union |
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BOQ Group |
NSW Police |
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Campbell page |
Oak Tree Group |
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Carseldine 4 Neighbourhood Watch |
Optus |
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Chisholm Institute |
Payreq |
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City of Cockburn |
People's Choice credit union |
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Commonwealth Bank of Australia |
Pentanet |
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Communications Alliance |
Qantas |
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Compare the Market |
QBE bank |
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COTA ACT |
Queensland Country Credit Union |
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COTA NT |
RACQ |
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COTA South Australia |
Redland City Council |
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Counter Fraud Advisory |
SA Seniors Card program |
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CQ Univeristy student |
SailPoint |
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Credit Union Australia (CUA) |
Shellharbour City Council |
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Customer Owned Banking Association |
Shire of Esperance |
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Cybaware |
Sophos |
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Department of Education and Training |
South Australia Police |
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Endeavour Energy |
Streaky Bay Community Library |
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Endelman |
Suncorp |
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Energy and Water Ombudsman NSW |
Sunsuper |
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Energy and Water Ombudsman Queensland |
TAL |
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Telstra |
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Financial Counselling Australia |
The Junction Neighbourhood Centre Inc. |
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G&C Mutual Bank |
The Senior |
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Georges River Civic Centre |
TMA – Timber Merchants Australia |
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GESB Superannuation |
UniSuper |
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University of Technology Sydney |
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Harrisville Neighbourhood Watch-Rural Association Inc. |
Victoria University |
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Hobsons Bay City Council |
Victorian Legal Services Board and Commissioner |
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Horizon Credit Union |
WA Seniors Card Program |
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Incitec Pivot Ltd/Dyno Nobel Inc. |
Western Union |
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Independent Retirees |
Westpac |
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JaziNET |
Woolworths Group |
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Jetstar |
Your Computer Wizzard |