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WEBScamwatch is a website run by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC), and provides information to consumers and small businesses about how to recognise, avoid and report scams.
Scams in Australia 2024: current threats, plus how to spot them …
WEBMar 7, 2024 · Scammers use a variety of methods to target unaware individuals – from spam calls, texts, emails, fake websites, advertisements and even new tech such as AI is being used by scammers to make fake...
Online scams - eSafety Commissioner
WEBScams are often done by phone, SMS or email and they look and sound very real. Scammers contact thousands of email addresses and phone numbers every day, so there's a good chance you'll be contacted by a scammer some time, if you haven't been already.
Report a scam - Scamwatch
WEBAct fast if you've had your personal or financial information stolen. Contact your bank or credit card provider now and tell them to stop any transactions. Find out what else to do if you've been scammed. Are you reporting a scam ad or website? Beta. We're testing ways to make it quicker and easier to report a scam.
Types of scams | Scamwatch - Australian Competition and …
WEBThe ACCC provides information on the most common types of scams targeting the Australian community, and collects and publishes data on these scam types.
What are some of the common scams going around the moment?
WEBOct 17, 2022 · Scams and identity theft were big problems in Australia, long before the Optus data breach put many of us on alert. According to the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC), more than $381 million has …
Scams | ACCC - Australian Competition and Consumer Commission
WEBWe use reports to identify new scams, disrupt scams, and warn consumers and business. We share some scam reports with law enforcement, banks, and other companies who can take steps to stop scammers. Find out where to get help through Scamwatch.
Report a scam | Scamwatch
WEBThanks for taking the time to report a scam to the National Anti-Scam Centre. Every report helps in the fight against scammers. Before you start, make sure you have: details of the scam, including who contacted you and when; any related attachments you want to send, like screenshots. See also: ACCC privacy statement
Common internet scams in Australia (and how to avoid them)
WEBJun 30, 2022 · Hacking: $1+ million lost. Rebate scams: $1+ million lost. Scamwatch also details the most common scams in Australia by how many times they’ve been reported in 2022: Phishing scams: 27,000+ reports. Online shopping scams: 7,000+ reports. False billing: 7,000+ reports. Remote access scams: 5,000+ reports. Identity theft …
Scams - Cyber.gov.au
WEBWhat are scams? Online scams cost Australians millions of dollars each year and anyone can be targeted. Scams are a common way that cybercriminals compromise your online accounts. Scammers’ goal is to trick you into paying money or giving away your personal information.