Scammers are setting up fraudulent websites offering personal loans. They are also posting online advertisements for their services on social media platforms. Once your application for a loan is ...

Scammers use technology and artificial intelligence (AI) to make scams more convincing, personalised and difficult to detect. They coordinate across multiple platforms simultaneously. They might ...

Scam messages look like they are from the government, businesses you deal with or even your own family or friends to try to catch you out. They sound urgent to get you to act quickly. They often have ...

Find out more about different types of scams and how scammers reach you. The National Anti-Scam Centre sent warning text messages to around 300 Australians today, after their personal details were ...

The phone numbers, names and addresses of around 300 Australians were contained in documents seized during the raid of a Cambodian scam centre. Scamwatch expects criminals to try to make the most of ...

The ACCC acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the lands across Australia on which we live and work. We acknowledge their connection to this Country and pay our respect to Elders past, present ...

Be suspicious of investment opportunities that promise a high return with little or no risk, and don't let anyone pressure you into making decisions about your money or investments. Some emails may ...

Fake news and 'deepfake' videos of celebrities and public figures appearing to promote online investment platforms are increasing on social media. 'Deepfakes' are lifelike impersonations of real ...

The National Anti-Scam Centre (NASC) is warning Australians that scammers have been impersonating phone numbers belonging to the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) in an attempt to ...

Anyone can be scammed. Intelligence, education, technical expertise and life experience don’t protect any of us from sophisticated scammers who use proven psychological techniques to manipulate their ...

Is someone you care about being scammed? Use our checklists if you’re concerned about a friend or family member. It can help you identify potential scam situations early. Trust your instincts too, if ...

Scammers use psychological techniques to manipulate and deceive victims. Scammers are part of criminal networks with resources, training and tools to effectively manipulate people. Having experience ...