News & alerts

SCAMwatch is warning consumers to protect themselves from identity theft when using social networking sites especially during the holiday season.

SCAMwatch is once again warning members of the community, particularly the Chinese community, to take note of family or friends who say they have unexpectedly won a lot of money from someone who ha

SCAMwatch is warning consumers to be wary of telemarketing calls informing recipients that they have won a 'free' holiday.

SCAMwatch is warning consumers about a telemarketing survey which focuses on casinos in various Australian cities, including Canberra.

SCAMwatch is warning consumers to beware of an airline ticketing scam that can download malicious software onto your computer.

Doctors' clinics are warned to beware of aggressive marketing techniques engaged by some advertising companies offering listings in medical directories.

Australia's Chinese community is warned to beware of scammers posing as market researchers from Hong Kong.

People around the world are being sent emails telling them that they have won a fortune in a fake Australian lottery.