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…Australians lose $45 million to scams in 2015 … million was reported lost to scams already this year and 45,000 complaints made. The Australian … after $45 million was reported lost to scams already this year and 45,000 complaints made. "Scammers are becoming increasingly sophisticated in their attempts to get your money or personal details. Scams succeed…

…National Anti-Scam Centre releases second quarterly update … News The National Anti-Scam Centre has released its second quarterly update (October – December 2023). The end of 2023 marked 6 months since the National Anti-Scam Centre was established. During … on Scamwatch data we are optimistic that the accelerating increase in losses to scams is beginning to turn…

…New Scamwatch site to help protect you from scams … tips to help you identify and avoid scams. Welcome to the new and improved Scamwatch website. We're here with all the latest news and tips to help you identify and avoid scams. It doesn't matter if … recognise and report scams from any device.…

…Losses to scams increase by 65 per cent for Indigenous consumers in 2015 … 2015 Targeting Scams Report. Indigenous consumers lost more than $1.2 million to scammers last year according to the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission’s 2015 Targeting Scams Report  – an increase of nearly 65 per cent compared to 2014. Scams infographic 2015 - Indigenous consumers   × … Scams infographic 2015 - Indigenous consumers Close “Losses to scammers are not only distressing to…

…National Anti-Scam Centre reports on third quarter and first fusion cell … News The National Anti-Scam Centre releases its third quarterly update and reports on its first fusion cell. The National Anti-Scam Centre has released its third quarterly update and first fusion cell report, targeting investment scams. … The National Anti-Scam Centre’s third Quarterly update for January to March 2024 provides a snapshot of Australia's current scam environment. It highlights how we're working with our partners to make Australia the world’s hardest target for scammers. …

…Australians lose over $80 million to scams in 2014 … News ACCC's Targeting Scams Report reveals that 91,637 Australians scam complaints were made to the … Targeting Scams Report reveals that 91,637 Australians scam complaints were made to the ACCC last year, with $81,832,793 reported lost. Target scams snapshot 2014 - Infographic Targeting scams snapshot 2014…

…National Anti-Scam Centre … News In May 2023, the government funded the ACCC to set up a new National Anti-Scam Centre. The centre will bring together experts from government and the private sector to tackle harmful scams. In May 2023, the government funded the ACCC to set up a new National Anti-Scam Centre over 3 years. Its…

…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…

…Beware of carbon tax repeal scams … How these scams work … You can report scams to the ACCC via the SCAMwatch report a scam page.…