News and alerts

…Betting software scams: don’t be taken for a ride … News SCAMwatch is warning punters to be on the lookout for betting software scams during the Spring … race that stops the nation. While placing a bet can be fun, be very careful of scams involving computerised gambling systems, also known as betting scams. These software systems promise to accurately…

…Scams cost Australians over $630 million … News Australians lost over $634 million to scams in 2019, according to the latest figures in the ACCC’s Targeting Scams report released today. Australians lost over $634 million to scams in 2019, according to the latest figures in the ACCC’s Targeting Scams report released today. There were more than … The 2019 Targeting Scams report includes data from Scamwatch, ACORN (ceased operating 30 Jun 2019), ReportCyber (commenced 1 Jul 2019), ACMA, ATO, Services Australia, WA Scamnet, Commonwealth Bank, NAB, Westpac and ANZ.…

…News Punters are being warned to watch out for betting and sports investment scams which falsely … investment scams which falsely promise high odds and big returns on Cup Day. Already this year Scamwatch has received 184 reports of betting and sports investment scams, with nearly $1.6 million lost and men…

…Scams target all sections of Australian society including CALD and Indigenous communities … News Data from the ACCC’s annual Targeting Scams report, released this week, indicates scammers … annual Targeting Scams report , released this week, indicates scammers don’t discriminate…

… have lost over one million dollars to con artists pushing sports investment scams in 2016 to date. Betting and sports investment scams convince victims to invest in ‘foolproof’ systems or software that can 'guarantee' a profit on sporting events. These scams are often promoted as a legitimate investment. Scamwatch … How these scams work … You can report scams to the ACCC via the Scamwatch  Report a scam page. …

…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.…

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

… merely just a form of gambling and, in many cases, outright scams.  Some will even use glossy brochures … these scams, you will never get your money back. Scammers use false names and addresses and most victims … You can report scams to the ACCC via the report a scam page on SCAMwatch.…

…News SCAMwatch is warning consumers that sports ‘investment’ schemes are just another form of gambling and are often outright scams. SCAMwatch is warning consumers that sports ‘investment’ schemes are just another form of gambling and are often outright scams. Don’t be fooled by the sales spin—they are … Explore SCAMwatch to find out more about investment scams (get-rich-quick schemes) and how you can protect yourself .…

… investment scams. Don’t be enticed by reports of past performance or graphs showing high returns. Scammers … Explore SCAMwatch to find out ways to protect yourself and more information about lottery and competition , investment and upfront payment scams .…