News & alerts

Consumers are urged to beware of scammers who call offering rebates on energy efficient initiatives.

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 recent volcanic eruption in Iceland resulted in thousands of flights cancelled and travel plans disrupted.

SCAMwatch has joined with the Australian Government Department of Climate Change and the Commonwealth Grants Commission to warn consumers about anyone who approaches them with the offer of ‘grants for climate change’ or other government grants.

The Australian Government warns consumers to be very wary of door-to-door salespeople offering to sell you digital television products in your home.

Scammers often use the names of non-existent realistic sounding institutions like “the Federal Bank of South Africa” or “the European Consumer Protection Bureau”.