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Australians lost more money to scammers in 2017 than in any other year since the ACCC began reporting on scam activity.
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If you lost money to a scammer through Western Union from 2004 to 2017, you may be eligible for a refund. Find out how you can make a claim.
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This Stay Smart Online Week, the ACCC is warning the community to watch out for common online scams they might encounter.
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Watch out for fake parcel delivery scams arriving in your inbox this Christmas, after $80,000 was reported lost to the ACCC this year, with 1,360 complaints.
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This Valentine’s Day, the ACCC is warning the online dating community to watch out for any love interest that asks for money.
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With tax time in full swing, Scamwatch is again urging consumers and small businesses to be aware of scammers taking advantage of the busy nature of tax time to target you.
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Scamwatch is warning of phone calls from scammers claiming to collect debts.
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Nearly $82 million was lost to scams in 2014, and many included some form of identity fraud. The theme of National Consumer Fraud Week 2015 is ‘get smarter with your data’.
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Scamwatch is warning consumers to be aware of calls from scammers claiming to be from the 'Department of Immigration' threatening you with deportation and demanding money.