Anyone can be scammed, but together we can fight back
In 2024, Australians recorded a combined loss of $2.03 billion to scams. While this is 25.9% less than the previous year, the impact of scams is still devastating to many Australians.
This Scams Awareness Week we'll be talking about 3 simple steps: Stop. Check. Protect. to keep us all safe from scams.
Australians are sharing their scam stories
Hear from real scam victims about how scammers used situations and emotions to manipulate them into giving them money and personal details. Their experiences can help you learn how to spot and avoid scams.
Share these stories with your friends and family to help them stay away from scams. We'll have more scam stories available closer to Scams Awareness Week.
Join us for Scams Awareness Week 2025
Scams Awareness Week is a collaborative effort between government, business, community groups, consumer protection groups, educational organisations and individuals to promote scams awareness. Everyone can help to make sure that all Australians stay safe from scams.
Individuals
You can share stories with loved ones and talk openly about your experiences. Use social media to spread awareness and point others to trusted resources like scamwatch.gov.au for information and resources on fighting scams. One conversation could prevent someone you care about from becoming a victim.
Organisations
We’re inviting you to participate by applying this year’s theme of Stop. Check. Protect. to your content. Our stakeholder kit shows you how you can do that in a way that suits your area of work.
You can also use the range of resources we’ve produced to raise scams awareness with your customers and audiences. Within your organisation you can also share real stories and scam prevention tips in team emails, staff updates, or at company events. Encourage staff to share your Scams Awareness Week posts on social media.