News & alerts

The ACCC is warning the public to be alert to scams offering fake gift cards or vouchers in return for disclosing credit card and other personal information.

This Valentine’s Day, the ACCC is warning the online dating community to watch out for any love interest that asks for money.

Scamwatch is warning consumers to be wary of bogus security software or 'scareware'.

SCAMwatch is warning all prospective travellers to the United State of America to be wary of unauthorised third party websites.

SCAMwatch is warning Facebook subscribers about a hoax email they may receive under the guise of a password reset email.

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SCAMwatch is warning consumers about an email allegedly from the Australian Federal Police.

SCAMwatch is urging consumers to be on guard online, even when searching celebrity news items. The latest celebrity scam exploits the death of Patrick Swayze.

SCAMwatch is warning Australians to be aware of a door-to-door scam.

SCAMwatch is warning consumers to be wary of spam emails that link to viruses and spyware embedded in songs, videos and pictures of celebrities.