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![National Anti-Scam Centre National Anti-Scam Centre](/sites/www.scamwatch.gov.au/files/styles/scamwatch_news/public/2023-06/National%20Anti-Scam%20Centre.png?itok=s7W6SkUY)
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.
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The latest Targeting Scams report has revealed Australians lost a record $3.1 billion to scams in 2022, as government, law enforcement and the private sector look to improve collaborative efforts to support the community in the fight against scams.
![Valentine scams Line of love hearts with a broken love heart in the middle](/sites/www.scamwatch.gov.au/files/styles/scamwatch_news/public/2022-02/valentine-scam.jpg?itok=Rychk8xO)
It can play a vital role in protecting the people you care about from the heartache caused by romance and dating scams.
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Jobseekers are being urged to watch out for scammers, with new Scamwatch figures revealing Australians lost over $8.7 million to recruitment scams in 2022.
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Scams Awareness Week 2022 takes place 7-11 November. This Scams Awareness Week we’re encouraging you to learn ways to identify scams and take the time to check whether an offer or contact is genuine before you act on it.
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Scamwatch is urgently warning Australians to be on the lookout for increased scam activity following the recent Optus data breach and to take steps to protect themselves.
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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.
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Scamwatch is warning people to be aware of uninvited offers of help to recover money for an up-front payment, following a spike in reports of money recovery scams.
![Valentine scams Line of love hearts with a broken love heart in the middle](/sites/www.scamwatch.gov.au/files/styles/scamwatch_news/public/2022-02/valentine-scam.jpg?itok=Rychk8xO)
Scamwatch is urging people to watch out for dating and romance scams after Australians reported losing a record $56 million last year, an increase of 44 per cent.
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Scams Awareness Week 2021 takes place 8-12 November. This Scams Awareness Week we’re encouraging everyone to start a conversation about scams.