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![Man sitting on couch holding a credit card and looking at laptop screen](/sites/www.scamwatch.gov.au/files/styles/scamwatch_news/public/2023-11/black-friday.jpg?itok=PM6EUtrH)
Consumers are being warned to watch out for scam websites impersonating high-profile Australian retailers when shopping online this Black Friday, Cyber Monday sale weekend (24-27 November 2023).
![Scam text message Scam text message](/sites/www.scamwatch.gov.au/files/styles/scamwatch_news/public/2023-10/job%20scam%20text_October%202023.jpg?itok=uAKvj1jE)
People looking for work are losing money to scammers who pretend to be real organisations or recruiters offering work.
Matildas fans should look out for scammers ahead of Wednesday night’s FIFA Women’s World Cup semi-final.
![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.
![Job ad image](/sites/www.scamwatch.gov.au/files/styles/scamwatch_news/public/related-article/pexels-photo-206607.jpg?itok=VqWFINzd)
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.