News & alerts

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

FIFA has warned fans that genuine 2010 World Cup tickets can only be purchased from legitimate sources.

If you are selling something over the internet or through the classifieds, you may be targeted by scammers posing as legitimate buyers!

SCAMwatch is warning all prospective travellers to the United State of America to be wary of unauthorised third party websites.

SCAMwatch urges caution when entering competitions or responding to ‘free’ offers online and purchasing concert tickets from fake fan club websites rather than official ticket sellers.

SCAMwatch is warning prospective tenants to be wary when responding to rental properties advertised on the net where the 'owner' makes various excuses as to why you can't inspect the property but insists on an upfront payment for rent or deposit.

SCAMwatch is warning consumers to beware of Beijing Olympic Games tickets scams.

Fake advertisements offering used vehicles for lower than expected prices continue to appear on Australian car websites, online classifieds and online auction sites.

Classified ads offering non-existent pedigree puppies have resurfaced in local newspapers across the country, as well as online classifieds.