News & alerts

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission is warning businesses about receiving letters that look like an invoice and state a ‘domain name is available’.

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.

SCAMwatch is warning consumers to be on the lookout for scam online classified ads for residential and holiday rental properties.

SCAMwatch is advising travellers to check the authenticity of flight booking websites before making any reservations for domestic and international travel.

SCAMwatch and the Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) are warning people who wish to visit or migrate to Australia to be cautious of people offering ‘guaranteed’ Australian visas.

Don’t let someone trick you into paying to have your number listed on the Australian Government’s free Do Not Call Register.

SCAMwatch is again warning consumers to be cautious of classified ads for pedigree pups at prices that are too good to be true.

Don’t let scam emails fool you into providing your personal details.

Are you an avid mobile phone texter, using SMS to keep in contact with friends and family? Watch out - scammers love texting too.

With the end of the financial year upon us, small businesses across Australia are busy tidying up their financial affairs. However, this time is not only busy for business, but for scammers as well.