News and alerts

…Beware of immigration scams … News SCAMwatch and the Department of Immigration and Citizenship are warning people who have migrated to Australia or are currently temporary visa holders to be cautious of immigration-related scams … Australia or are currently temporary visa holders to be cautious of immigration-related scams. These scams…

…This end of financial year, look out for tax refund phishing scams … to be aware of tax refund email scams, with scammers taking advantage of the busy nature of tax time … businesses to be aware of tax refund email scams, with scammers taking advantage of the busy nature of tax…

…News SCAMwatch is reminding people to beware of online scams – surveys, emails and social-media … other personal information. SCAMwatch is reminding people to beware of online scams – surveys, emails … receive complaints about possible scams misusing the Woolworths name and logo, going under such titles as…

… accommodation scams.   Scammers are setting up fake online listings for rental properties to try and lure unsuspecting consumers into parting with their money. With these scams you pay for your accommodation, but the … How these scams work … There are a variety of scams out there targeting would-be travellers. Common travel scams to look out for are outlined below.…

…How these scams work … For more information on how these scams work, check out the charity scams section on SCAMwatch. SCAMwatch has previously issued the following radars on charity scams: Donate wisely - Central Queensland flood crisis Haiti crisis scams Victorian bushfire appeal scams Stay one step ahead of scammers, follow…

… significantly less. Business directory scams are one of the most common types targeting small businesses. In … How these scams work … offer or the company name on the web as many scams can be identified this way. If you receive an invoice that you know nothing about, don’t pay until you are sure it’s the real deal. Many small business scams…

… illness, injury, or a family crisis to play on your heart strings. Online dating and romance scams cheat … How these scams work … See SCAMwatch’s Online Dating and Romance Scams section for more information on how these scams work and how to avoid them. You can report scams to the ACCC via the report a scam page on SCAMwatch.…

…News SCAMwatch is warning consumers to be alert to scammers looking to take advantage of the Boston marathon explosions with malware or donation scams. SCAMwatch is warning consumers to be alert to scammers looking to take advantage of the Boston marathon explosions with malware or donation scams. Scammers are … How these scams work … You can report scams to the ACCC via the report a scam page on SCAMwatch.…

…News SCAMwatch is reminding punters not to be fooled by con artists pushing sports investment scams this spring racing season. SCAMwatch is reminding punters not to be fooled by con artists pushing sports investment scams this spring racing season. ‘Foolproof’ gambling schemes and betting prediction … How these scams work … You can report scams to the ACCC via the report a scam page on SCAMwatch.…

… to part with their money. SCAMwatch has received an increase in the number of scams involving puppies … How these scams work … the exact wording in the ad—many well-known scams can be found this way. If you are in doubt, seek…