News and alerts

… 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 and the Australian Crime Commission Board are urging Australians to protect themselves from the growing threat of investment scams. SCAMwatch and the Australian Crime Commission Board are urging Australians to protect themselves from the growing threat of investment scams. Investment … These scams are incredibly sophisticated and very difficult for even experienced investors to identify. … https://www.moneysmart.gov.au/scams or call 1300 300 630 for more information. Moneysmart also has a list of companies you should not deal with  - if you receive a call from a company on this list, do not deal with them. …

…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.…

… of this scam, with nearly $260,000 lost. Phishing scams are the most common scam reported to … sooner you can act, the better,” Ms Rickard said. People concerned about phishing scams can report a scam…

…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.…

…How these scams work … – Many scams will promote free or heavily discounted deals in order to make them harder to resist. … – Many scams will create a sense of urgency to cloud your judgment. Remember to step back and think twice before handing over any personal information.…

… 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…

…News SCAMwatch is advising consumers to be particularly cautious this festive season. Scams occur … year. SCAMwatch is advising consumers to be particularly cautious this festive season. Scams occur all … . Some scams to watch out for over Christmas include:…

…How these scams work … You can report scams to the ACCC via the report a scam page on SCAMwatch. … You can see a warning from Jetstar about scammers impersonating the airline. See SCAMwatch’s online scams section for more information on malware and other scams that target you on the internet. Stay one step ahead of scammers, follow @SCAMwatch_gov on Twitter or visit http://twitter.com/SCAMwatch_gov .…

… request is genuine. Search the company’s name on the internet as many scams can be identified this way. … You can report scams to the ACCC via the report a scam page on SCAMwatch. … Read more about lottery and sweepstake scams and unexpected ‘prizes’ . SCAMwatch has also issued the following radars and media release on scratchie scams in the past: August 2011 - New round of scam…