News & alerts

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.

SCAMwatch and the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government are warning Australians of scammers who call offering fake government grants.

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.

Consumers are urged to beware of scammers who call offering rebates on energy efficient initiatives.

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

If you receive a call or email claiming you’re entitled to reclaim overpaid tax or bank fees, ignore it – these scams are doing the rounds.

With the end of the financial year upon us, small businesses across Australia are busy tidying up their financial affairs.