Search Sort by: DateRelevance Steer clear of tax scams The ACCC is urging Australians to hang up on and delete tax scams after more than $1 million was reported lost to Scamwatch already this year. 29 Jul 2016 Beware of government grant scams Scamwatch is warning Australian consumers and small businesses to take extra care when seeking government grants and to be suspicious of unsolicited offers of money in the form of government grants. 22 Jul 2016 $22.7 million lost to dating scams in 2015 This Valentine’s Day, the ACCC is warning the online dating community to watch out for any love interest that asks for money. 12 Feb 2016 Beware of the Valentine that steals more than your heart Valentine's Day is here again, but unwary romantics beware … you could end up losing more than your heart if you fall for a fraud. 13 Feb 2007 Scam category Attempts to gain your personal information 7 Buying or selling 6 Dating & romance 2 Investments 3 Jobs & employment 2 Threats & extortion 3 Unexpected money 2 Rebate scams 2 Unexpected winnings 1 Date 2021 1 2020 4 2016 3 2015 3 2014 5 2013 2 2012 4 2011 4 2010 7 2009 2 2008 1 2007 1 2006 1 News type Radar alerts 4 Media releases 1 Subscribe
Steer clear of tax scams The ACCC is urging Australians to hang up on and delete tax scams after more than $1 million was reported lost to Scamwatch already this year. 29 Jul 2016
Beware of government grant scams Scamwatch is warning Australian consumers and small businesses to take extra care when seeking government grants and to be suspicious of unsolicited offers of money in the form of government grants. 22 Jul 2016
$22.7 million lost to dating scams in 2015 This Valentine’s Day, the ACCC is warning the online dating community to watch out for any love interest that asks for money. 12 Feb 2016
Beware of the Valentine that steals more than your heart Valentine's Day is here again, but unwary romantics beware … you could end up losing more than your heart if you fall for a fraud. 13 Feb 2007
