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 Don't tell scammers your holiday plans! SCAMwatch is warning consumers to protect themselves from identity theft when using social networking sites especially during the holiday season. 24 Dec 2008 Inheritance scam in your letterbox The Australian community is warned to be wary of inheritance scam letters from scammers. 7 Aug 2008 Scam category Attempts to gain your personal information 3 Identity theft 1 Phishing 2 Buying or selling 4 Dating & romance 1 Investments 2 Threats & extortion 3 Unexpected money 3 Inheritance scams 1 Rebate scams 2 Unexpected winnings 5 Date 2020 6 2016 2 2015 6 2014 2 2013 1 2012 7 2011 10 2010 10 2009 8 2008 2 2007 3 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
Don't tell scammers your holiday plans! SCAMwatch is warning consumers to protect themselves from identity theft when using social networking sites especially during the holiday season. 24 Dec 2008
Inheritance scam in your letterbox The Australian community is warned to be wary of inheritance scam letters from scammers. 7 Aug 2008