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…Scams Awareness Week 2021 … News Scams Awareness Week 2021 takes place 8-12 November. This Scams Awareness Week we’re encouraging everyone to start a conversation about scams. Stop scams. Speak up. Banner saying "The more we talk about scams, the less power they have." Stop scams. Speak up. Scams Awareness Week 2021 takes … Staying silent gives scammers more power. Let’s speak up and stop scams!…

…Beware of scams targeting VIPtel Mobile customers … You can report scams to the ACCC via the report a scam page on SCAMwatch. … Centrelink workers (link no longer available). Check out our up-front payment scams page for more information…

…ACCC warning of suspicious messages as “Hi Mum” scams spike … claiming they need help, following a significant rise in “Hi Mum” scams in recent months. Scamwatch … , following a significant rise in “Hi Mum” scams in recent months. More than 1,150 Australians fell victim to the so-called “Hi Mum” scam in the first seven months of this year, with total reported losses of $2.6…

…With one month left to lodge your tax return, beware of tax time scams … How these scams work … some common tax time scams to be aware of:…

…Victorian bushfire appeal scams … 's generosity and kindness. Such scams involve people collecting money by pretending to be a real charity. Not only do these scams cost people money, they also divert much needed donations away from legitimate … Warning signs for charity scams…

…Don’t be grounded by flight booking scams … You can report scams to the ACCC via the report a scam page on SCAMwatch. … For more information check out the Auction and shopping scams page on SCAMwatch.…

…Refund scams: ATO taxes and bank fees … News If you receive a call or email claiming you’re entitled to reclaim overpaid tax or bank fees, ignore it – these scams are doing the rounds. If you receive a call or email claiming you’re entitled to reclaim overpaid tax or bank fees, ignore it – these scams are doing the rounds. The scammer will … You can report scams to the ACCC via the report a scam page on SCAMwatch. You can report suspicious or unsolicited emails (spam) to the Australian Communications and Media Authority .…

…Customers warned to watch out for scams following Optus data breach … News Scamwatch is warning Optus customers to be on the look out for scams and take steps to secure their personal information following a cyber-attack. … : See our Optus data breach scams page for more information about the breach and how to protect yourself. Scamwatch is warning Optus customers to be on the look out for scams and take steps to secure…

…Scams robbed Australians of more than $2 billion last year … News Australians lost a record amount to scams in 2021, despite government, law enforcement, and the private sector disrupting more scam activity than ever before. Australians lost a record amount of more than $2 billion to scams in 2021, despite government, law enforcement, and the private sector … The ACCC-run Scamwatch aims to raise awareness about how to recognise, avoid and report scams. It also shares intelligence and works with government, law enforcement and the private sector to disrupt and prevent scams. Reference to combined reports or losses include data from Scamwatch, ReportCyber, other…

…Computer takeover scams on the rise … that gives access to home computers and their bank accounts. Commonly called remote access scams, scammers … give them access to your computer via remote access software. “Remote access scams are one of the largest growing scam types in Australia. Scammers take advantage of the digital world and the fear…